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Jillian Leman '26 and Brady Gluba '25 performing in last years spring musical, Urinetown
Unfrozen: Spring Musical Switches
September 17, 2025
BREAKING NEWS: Special Ed Department Requesting Plastic Bags
BREAKING NEWS: Special Ed Department Requesting Plastic Bags
September 5, 2025
Good Morning City High!
Good Morning City High!
September 5, 2025
Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Student Senate Narrows Down Homecoming Themes
September 3, 2025
Good Morning City High!
Good Morning City High!
August 29, 2025
Ayana Lindsey runs the bases for Northwestern University
UFA Success Story: Ayana Lindsey
September 17, 2025
Rose Nkumu pushes the ball up the floor during a game for Marquette Univeristy.
UFA Success Story: Rose Nkumu
September 17, 2025
As Abigail Burns 26' fly's down the hill holding her sixth place finish.
Abigail Burns Leads 5th Ranked XC Team at Spartan Challenge
September 12, 2025
Nothing past them is Elizabeth Noltie 27' and Hattie Galloway 27'. Galloway leading the team in blocks this game.
Rally After Rally: City High Falls to Waterloo West 3-2
September 5, 2025
The new four horsemen pose in front of City High.
LH SPORTS POD: Boot Breakdown and City vs. Bett Preview
September 5, 2025
Images Courtesy of the Creative Commons and Film Studio Media Kits.
The Movies You Might Have Missed Over the Summer
September 3, 2025
28 Years Later catapults you into a tear-jerkingly real zombie apocalypse. Images courtesy of Sony Pictures.
“28 Years Later” is a Tender Reminder of How Fragile Life is (No, Really)
August 29, 2025
ADVICE FROM A SENIOR: The College Admissions Process
ADVICE FROM A SENIOR: The College Admissions Process
June 2, 2025
UCL Final Predictions
UCL Final Predictions
May 15, 2025
Graphic Created with Canva
New Phone Policy Helps But Social Media is still a Problem
May 13, 2025
Grades are inflated when students have grades higher than their level of understanding.
An A+ For C Students
June 3, 2025
Amari Casto '27 poses with her stuffed animal.
Student Business Spotlight: Q&A With Amari Casto
May 30, 2025
Chemistry teacher Nicole Scott performs the “breathing fire” demonstration by blowing Lycopodium powder through a Bunsen burner flame. “The powder is extremely fine and flammable, so it combusts quickly and releases a lot of heat,” Scott said. “My goal was for students to see a clear example of a chemical change. Plus, it’s fun to do!”
From Chemistry to Connection: Ms. Scott’s Journey as a Science Teacher
May 23, 2025
Hattie Conover '25 gets ready for the next game to begin during her match against IC West.
UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Hattie Conover
May 21, 2025
BANNED AUTHORS: Q&As with Carmen Maria Machado and Yaa Gyasi
BANNED AUTHORS: Q&As with Carmen Maria Machado and Yaa Gyasi
May 21, 2025
The new four horsemen pose in front of City High.
LH SPORTS POD: Boot Breakdown and City vs. Bett Preview
September 5, 2025
Good Morning City High!
Good Morning City High!
September 5, 2025
Preview of the Battle for the Boot
August 29, 2025
The four horseman pose in front of City High.
LH SPORTS POD: The Battle for the Boot Preview
August 29, 2025
Good Morning City High!
Good Morning City High!
August 29, 2025
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Iowa City residents march to the Old Capitol in support of Ukraine.

Iowa Stands with Ukraine

Rebecca Michaeli, News Editor
May 19, 2022
Andrea Hernandez '22 and Emily Grecian pose for a photo.

Cookies and Communities: Providing a Safe Space for Students

Rebecca Michaeli and Aala Basheir
May 19, 2022
Party After Prom Preperations

Party After Prom Preperations

Rebecca Michaeli, News Editor
April 13, 2022
Sophia Lusala: Lover of everything new in shoes and fashion.

[Photo] Kicks’s With A Chick: Platform Converses

Sophia Lusala, Reporter
April 1, 2022
Adam Zabner registers City High students to vote.

City High Alumni Runs for State House

Rebecca Michaeli, News Editor
March 4, 2022
Jake Roth '22 and Nathalie Nunez '22 pose with club members as they sell baked goods.

[Photo] Student Senate Brings Back ‘Tampon Tuesday’

Aala Basheir
February 28, 2022
Faith Odhiambo '22 is the president of City High's Drip Club, and expresses her fashion in many ways.

Featuring Fashion

Rebecca Michaeli, News Editor
January 10, 2022
Students at City High have the options to enroll in orchestra, choir, and band courses.

A Push For Diversity In Music

Matisse Arnone and Rebecca Michaeli
February 8, 2022
Frances Bottorff '22 poses with her "I Voted" sticker after voting for the first time.

First Time Voters at City High

Rebecca Michaeli and Diego Loria-Eivins
December 10, 2021
Andre Wright speaks to students in the Little Theater.

Humanize My Hoodie Co-Founder Speaks With Students

Rebecca Michaeli and Aala Basheir
November 4, 2021
A More Inclusive Calendar: Yom Kippur Now Off of School

A More Inclusive Calendar: Yom Kippur Now Off of School

Rebecca Michaeli, Exec Editor
October 11, 2021
House File 756 Changes Gun Laws in Iowa

House File 756 Changes Gun Laws in Iowa

Rebecca Michaeli, Reporter
May 18, 2021
@IAVaccineAlerts: Helping Iowans Get Their Shots

@IAVaccineAlerts: Helping Iowans Get Their Shots

Rebecca Michaeli, Reporter
May 10, 2021
ICCSD and community members discuss altering the current quarantine procedures.

ICCSD Changes Quarantine Protocol

Rebecca Michaeli
April 13, 2021
This time of year can bring many joys to people, especially those who observe the Christmas holiday. Though for those who do not celebrate Christmas, the holiday season can create a feeling of isolation.

Not In Season

Rebecca Michaeli and Aala Basheir
March 17, 2021
How the City High Music and Sports departments have adjusted to COVID-19.

Pandemic Rules Changing Between Sports and Music

Rebecca Michaeli and Ruth Meehan
February 27, 2021
Humanize My Hoodie founders and friends, Andre Wright and Jason Sole, pose wearing Humanize My Hoodie apparel.

HUMANIZE MY HOODIE: Behind the Brand

Aala Basheir and Rebecca Michaeli
February 18, 2021
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague speaking at a protest over the summer.

The D.C. Riot and its Effects on Iowans

Aala Basheir and Rebecca Michaeli
February 16, 2021
Georgia peach voting sticker.

Iowans’ Reactions to the Georgia Senate Race

Rebecca Michaeli, Reporter
February 16, 2021
State officials denied the ICCSD's request to hold all classes online for two weeks.

ICCSD Denied State Waiver

Rebecca Michaeli, Reporter
February 16, 2021
An official ballot drop box outside of the Johnson County Administration Building.

Closest Race in the Nation

Rebecca Michaeli
December 17, 2020
Fourth Ave show choir practicing in the City High cafeteria before the decision to go online.

[Photo] Show Choir Season… Online?

Aala Basheir
November 19, 2020
Student Reactions to the Presidential Election

Student Reactions to the Presidential Election

Rebecca Michaeli
November 13, 2020
Art by Emily Kucera

Mental Health During a Global Pandemic

Aala Basheir and Rebecca Michaeli
October 24, 2020
Signs for the Republican and Democratic Nominee for Iowa Senate.

Political Campaigns: The New Normal

Rebecca Michaeli
October 22, 2020
While people all over the world battle the COVID-19 pandemic, other dangers follow in its wake.

The Shadow Pandemic

Rebecca Michaeli
October 22, 2020
Around the World with COVID-19

Around the World with COVID-19

Aala Basheir and Rebecca Michaeli
May 20, 2020
Jewish Star and Muslim

Salaam Shalom

Aala Basheir and Rebecca Michaeli
February 11, 2020
Students recite the National Honors Society Pledge.

Largest Class Ever at City High Inducted into National Honors Society

Rebecca Michaeli, Reporter
February 3, 2020
City High cheerleaders cheering during a girls basketball game.

Something to Cheer About

Rebecca Michaeli, Reporter
January 27, 2020
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