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New Phone Policy to Go Into Effect for All ICCSD Schools in January
New Phone Policy to Go Into Effect for All ICCSD Schools in January
December 17, 2024
Lukas Iverson, Gwen Arab, and Zoee Noble all do there best to keep plants flourishing.
Gardening Club Plants through the Winter in the City Greenhouse
December 17, 2024
Senior Photo Deadline Comes Before Winter Break
Senior Photo Deadline Comes Before Winter Break
December 16, 2024
The City High pink out themed student section celebrates during the thrilling 4th quarter
LH News for Friday the 13th
December 13, 2024
Cast of Diary Wimpy Kid performs for audience
Diary of a Wimpy kid Wraps up and New Preparations Begin
December 12, 2024
Cast of Diary Wimpy Kid performs for audience
Diary of a Wimpy kid Wraps up and New Preparations Begin
December 12, 2024
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Hits Opstad
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Hits Opstad
December 6, 2024
Q&A With Olivia Vande Berg
Q&A With Olivia Vande Berg
November 26, 2024
Construction crew continues to work on set
Construction for Diary of a Wimpy Kid Continues
November 25, 2024
August Sander, Max Tchernoraenko, Auggie Dickerson, and Thomas Hand were all selected as Freshmen to Watch.
Music Freshmen to Watch
November 18, 2024
Iyon Harris '26 plays forward and point guard for City High.
LH GameDay Preview: City vs. West Boys and Girls Basketball Showdown at West High
December 20, 2024
Special addition graphic for the Holiday Special of the little hawk sports podcast. Featured in the image is Jack Rogers '26, Rito Perez '26, Gabriel Egeland '25, and Jack Lampe '26.
LH SPORTS POD: City vs. West GameDay Holiday Special Edition
December 20, 2024
City High played Dubuque Senior on December 17th.
LITTLEHAWK CUT: City Falls to Dubuque Senior
December 18, 2024
Tessa Driscoll '26 low fives Augie Palmer '25 during the City vs. Western Dubuque game.
Unbreakable Profile: Tessa Driscoll
December 16, 2024
The City's boys starting five takes the court to play Liberty
City Boys Basketball Comes Roaring Back to Defeat Liberty
December 13, 2024
The Top 10 Most Viewed Little Hawk Stories of 2024
The Top 10 Most Viewed Little Hawk Stories of 2024
December 19, 2024
Never Again
Never Again
December 16, 2024
Charlie Firmstone '25
NFL Top Matchups for Week 15
December 13, 2024
2024’s Spotify Wrapped Fell Flat
2024’s Spotify Wrapped Fell Flat
December 6, 2024
Chris Watkins'26 jumps on the opening tip
New Look Little Hawk Boys Basketball
December 5, 2024
2024’s Spotify Wrapped Fell Flat
2024’s Spotify Wrapped Fell Flat
December 6, 2024
LH Movie Review: Saturday Night
LH Movie Review: Saturday Night
November 12, 2024
LH Concert Review: Right Here
LH Concert Review: Right Here
November 4, 2024
LH Concert Review: The DreamShow3
LH Concert Review: The DreamShow3
November 1, 2024
Embracing Brat: Charli's Influence
Embracing Brat: Charli’s Influence
October 30, 2024
LH Recipe: Peanut Butter Blossoms
LH Recipe: Peanut Butter Blossoms
December 17, 2024
Tessa Driscoll '26 low fives Augie Palmer '25 during the City vs. Western Dubuque game.
Unbreakable Profile: Tessa Driscoll
December 16, 2024
Louie admires the sunset from City High
Q&A With Louie the Little Hawk
December 16, 2024
Most City High students want to leave Iowa after graduation. But why? And is there a way to convince them to stay?
Brain Drain
December 13, 2024
Across the country, phone policies have become a point of contention. This fall, the Iowa City Community School District is revising its stance on phones in school.
The Battle for the Phones
October 18, 2024
Special addition graphic for the Holiday Special of the little hawk sports podcast. Featured in the image is Jack Rogers '26, Rito Perez '26, Gabriel Egeland '25, and Jack Lampe '26.
LH SPORTS POD: City vs. West GameDay Holiday Special Edition
December 20, 2024
City High played Dubuque Senior on December 17th.
LITTLEHAWK CUT: City Falls to Dubuque Senior
December 18, 2024
The City High pink out themed student section celebrates during the thrilling 4th quarter
LH News for Friday the 13th
December 13, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS POD: B Ball Breakdown with Jax Schroeder
December 6, 2024
LH Friday News brings the weekly top stories.
LH NEWS FRIDAY
December 6, 2024
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Mariam Keita

Mariam Keita, Culture Editor

The sun has risen. Carry on.

All content by Mariam Keita
Feda Elbadri '21's parents at their wedding. A few years later, they would flee their home country of Sudan after persecution from the Sudanese government.

Close to Home: The Story of Sudan

Mira Bohannan Kumar and Mariam Keita
October 10, 2019
Congressman Loebsack Visits iJAG Class

Congressman Loebsack Visits iJAG Class

Mariam Keita, Reporter
September 6, 2019
Yardley Whaylen '20, holds a TAPLAP basket, filled with products donated by HeForShe.

HeForShe sponsors free menstrual hygiene product initiative

Mariam Keita, Culture Editor
May 11, 2019
City High introduces Black Lives Matter Club

City High introduces Black Lives Matter Club

Ellis Chen and Mariam Keita
May 12, 2019
The Cultured Corner is a column on pop culture where we bring you the news that students are talking about, from the students themselves, in their own words.

The Cultured Corner: April 2019

Cecile Bendera and Mariam Keita
May 9, 2019
Homeless students are confronted with unique challenges.

Teen Homelessness: A Silent Struggle

Mariam Keita, Cecile Bendera, and Everline Bwayo
May 7, 2019

Imitating Black Excellence

Cecile Bendera and Mariam Keita
April 25, 2019
Power

Fashion for the Culture

Mariam Keita, Cecile Bendera, and Mira Kumar
March 14, 2019
Emma Altemeier ‘22 wearing white Crocs. “I wear them like every day. I bought these as a Christmas gift because they're comfortable. Because it’s winter, I feel like not a lot of people wear them, so I guess it's a bold move. I also have different colored Crocs in pink and yellow. I started wearing them before they became a trend. I started wearing them for softball because some of my teammates wore them. So [I] was just like, ‘Why not?’”

Shoe Trends

Everline Bwayo, Cecile Bendera, and Mariam Keita
February 26, 2019
Esme Rummelhart '17 enjoys the view of downtown Iowa City from inside the Java House in downtown Iowa City.

Girls in Gowns

Mariam Keita and Rhys Holman
February 13, 2019
Why don't all Muslim women wear hijab?

Why don’t all Muslim women wear hijab?

Mariam Keita, Everline Bwayo, and Cecile Bendera
February 11, 2019
The Cultured Corner is a column on pop culture where we bring you the news that students are talking about, from the students themselves, in their own words.

January Cultured Corner

Mariam Keita and Cecile Bendera
January 28, 2019
For MLK day sessions students in foods cook Mexican Chorizo Tacos, Chinese Dumplings, and Peach Cobbler with Ice Cream.

City Hosts Theme Based Day on MLK’s Last Speech “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop”

Mariam Keita and Ellis Chen
January 18, 2019

[Video] The Inside Scoop on MLK Day at City

Mariam Keita, Reporter
January 17, 2019
Art by Kate Goodvin

The Impact of Michael Jordan

Cecile Bendera, Mariam Keita, and Virginia Muturi
January 14, 2019
The Cultured Corner is a column on pop culture where we bring you the news that students are talking about, from the students themselves, in their own words.

The Cultured Corner: December 2018

Mariam Keita, Reporter
December 21, 2018
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[Video] What’s in Our Backpacks? (Rhys and Lindy)

Mariam Keita, Reporter
December 21, 2018
Jazsmine Vanpelt '20 shields her face from the cold with the fur trim on her coat.

Secondhand Steals for the Winter Season

Mariam Keita, Mira Kumar, Everline Bwayo, and Cecile Bendera
December 18, 2018
What Senator Warren Got Wrong

What Senator Warren Got Wrong

Mariam Keita
November 30, 2018
A group of Muslim women pose for a photo on Eid day.

An Eid Lookbook

Cecile Bendara and Mariam Keita
November 6, 2018
Art by Estie Dillard.

World Affairs Seminar Informational Meeting Will Take Place on Wednesday

Mariam Keita, Culture Editor
November 5, 2018
Mariam and Mira Style Each Other for a Week

Mariam and Mira Style Each Other for a Week

Mira Bohannan Kumar and Mariam Keita
November 5, 2018

[Video] Who Ought To Use the N-Word

Mariam Keita, Culture Editor
September 28, 2018
Welcome Back, G!World

Welcome Back, G!World

Cecile Bendera and Mariam Keita
September 19, 2018
Reigning Pep Rally Champion Dethroned

Reigning Pep Rally Champion Dethroned

Mariam Keita, Rhys Holman, and Ellis Chen
September 10, 2018
Art by Estie Dillard.

ICCSD Announces New Fee Waiver for AP Tests

Mariam Keita, Culture Editor
August 26, 2018
IC Mosque Holds Community Iftar

IC Mosque Holds Community Iftar

Mariam Keita, Culture Editor
June 17, 2018
Western Passivity Is Expensive: It Costs Human Life

Western Passivity Is Expensive: It Costs Human Life

Mariam Keita, Culture Editor
May 31, 2018
Xenophilius Tyne: From Long Locks to Liking Their Looks

Xenophilius Tyne: From Long Locks to Liking Their Looks

Mariam Keita, Culture Editor
May 21, 2018
Shilynn Marshall: From Flatirons to 'Fros

Shilynn Marshall: From Flatirons to ‘Fros

Mariam Keita, Culture Editor
May 18, 2018
Mina Takahashi: From Brown to Bold

Mina Takahashi: From Brown to Bold

Mariam Keita, Culture Editor
May 16, 2018
Destanie Gibson: From L'Oreal to Leave-ins

Destanie Gibson: From L’Oreal to Leave-ins

Mariam Keita, Culture Editor
May 15, 2018
Hair Journeys: Stories of Our Crowns

Hair Journeys: Stories of Our Crowns

Mariam Keita, Culture Editor
May 15, 2018
From One Peterson to Another

From One Peterson to Another

Mariam Keita, Reporter
May 9, 2018
FasTrac members at the Annual FasTrac Banquet

Life on the FasTrac

Mariam Keita, Cecile Bendera, and Everline Bwayo
May 2, 2018
Ukulele Club off to a Strumming Start

Ukulele Club off to a Strumming Start

Mariam Keita, Reporter
April 13, 2018
34 Thoughts You Have When You Get the Flu

34 Thoughts You Have When You Get the Flu

Mariam Keita, Reporter
April 10, 2018
Olivier Shabani '19 (left) and Salwa Sidahmed '19

Salwa Sidahmed: Sudan, Egypt and Olivier Shabani: DRC

Mariam Keita and Mira Bohannan Kumar
April 5, 2018
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