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March For Our Lives Students pose for a picture at the Capitol after talking to legislators.
March For Our Lives Holds Day on the Hill 2025
February 21, 2025
LH broadcast reporter Avery O'Brien reports on the new classroom cell phone ban.
Students and Teachers React to New ICCSD Classroom Cell Phone Ban
February 21, 2025
Adrianna Coiner plays "Six Metamorphoses After Ovid Mov 4" by Benjamin Britt on the alto saxophone.
Amplifying Impact: The MIC Brings Change Through Sound
February 17, 2025
David Mayes-Butler secures a phone in the main office for the day after a student was caught with their phone out in class.
Phone Confiscations Down After Two Weeks of New Cell Phone Policy
February 17, 2025
Dubuque Open Quiz Bowl champions Nicolas Vergara-Vanegas, Felix Cook, Ela Pierce, Ethan Lalumiere, and Coach Dolores Silva.
Quiz Bowl Team Prepares to Follow Up their Dubuque Open Win
February 14, 2025
Orchestra Director, Megan Stucky-Swanson addresses the audience before the Philharmonic Orchestra performs their final piece.
City Orchestras Hold Annual Mid-Winter Concert
February 3, 2025
Since she was five years old, Abigail Sigafoose '26 has played violin. This year, she was chosen for the High School Honors Performance Series, which will take place at Carnegie Hall in New York City from February 6-10.
PERFORMER PROFILE: Abigail Sigafoose
January 31, 2025
Emma Plumb ‘26 and Cameron Echols ‘26 unveil “The Book of Memories” at the beginning of the show
Dancing into Show Choir Season
January 17, 2025
Photo courtesy of Gideon Levine
PERFORMER PROFILE: Gideon Levine ’26
January 15, 2025
Cast of Diary Wimpy Kid performs for audience
Diary of a Wimpy kid Wraps up and New Preparations Begin
December 12, 2024
Donovan Gipson '26 wrestles in the second round of his match at districts at Jefferson High School. He went on to win the match.
Kendall Kurtz Leads Nine City High Wrestlers to the Well for the State Tournament
February 19, 2025
Junior Tessa Driscoll checks in before the game. Tessa is averaging over 30% from the 3-point line for the season.
City Tops West 55-50 to Win Rematch
February 14, 2025
The seniors pose for a picture alongside their family and coaches. From the left senior forward 22 Jaxton Schroeder, 30 guard Jay'den Williams, and in the back forward Parker Sutherland.
Boys Basketball Tops Jefferson 67-64 On Senior Night
February 14, 2025
Parker and Chris lead the pre-game jump.
City Dunks Liberty
February 14, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: The Valentines Special
February 14, 2025
Graphic by Jethro Michaelson
A High Schooler’s Car Recommendations (#1)
February 21, 2025
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
February 11, 2025
What Makes a Good Horror Movie?
What Makes a Good Horror Movie?
February 11, 2025
Graphic created with Ai.
DeepSeek Shakes Up The Stock Market
February 4, 2025
We Don't Care About Privacy Anymore
We Don’t Care About Privacy Anymore
February 3, 2025
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
February 11, 2025
Best New Artist: Who Will Win?
Best New Artist: Who Will Win?
January 30, 2025
Graphic created with Creative Commons images.
‘Return to Oz’ and the Plunders of Disliking ‘Wicked’
January 30, 2025
I’m Boycotting My Favorite Artist
I’m Boycotting My Favorite Artist
January 15, 2025
2024’s Spotify Wrapped Fell Flat
2024’s Spotify Wrapped Fell Flat
December 6, 2024
LH RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Crispy Tofu Bites
LH RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Crispy Tofu Bites
February 21, 2025
LH Valentines Recipe: Local Spicy Italian Sausage & Cream Pasta
LH Valentines Recipe: Local Spicy Italian Sausage & Cream Pasta
February 14, 2025
Since she was five years old, Abigail Sigafoose '26 has played violin. This year, she was chosen for the High School Honors Performance Series, which will take place at Carnegie Hall in New York City from February 6-10.
PERFORMER PROFILE: Abigail Sigafoose
January 31, 2025
Photo courtesy of Gideon Levine
PERFORMER PROFILE: Gideon Levine ’26
January 15, 2025
Photo courtesy of Reyna Roach
Q&A With Reyna Roach
January 6, 2025
LH broadcast reporter Avery O'Brien reports on the new classroom cell phone ban.
Students and Teachers React to New ICCSD Classroom Cell Phone Ban
February 21, 2025
Dubuque Open Quiz Bowl champions Nicolas Vergara-Vanegas, Felix Cook, Ela Pierce, Ethan Lalumiere, and Coach Dolores Silva.
Quiz Bowl Team Prepares to Follow Up their Dubuque Open Win
February 14, 2025
Junior Tessa Driscoll checks in before the game. Tessa is averaging over 30% from the 3-point line for the season.
City Tops West 55-50 to Win Rematch
February 14, 2025
Parker and Chris lead the pre-game jump.
City Dunks Liberty
February 14, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: The Valentines Special
February 14, 2025
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Jordan Sekafetz '21 racing the 100 meter hurdles on April 5, 2019 during her sophomore track season.

City High Track Teams Run into the New Season

Alison Kenaston, Sports Editor
March 6, 2020
Sophia Strathearn '21 posing in the City High wrestling room with her West High girls wrestling uniform.

A Little Hawk in Green

Alison Kenaston and Julianne Berry-Stoelzle
February 26, 2020
Gable Mitchell '22 sits down for a portrait wearing his Little Hawk Baseball sweatshirt.

Athlete Spotlight: Gable Mitchell

Alison Kenaston and Julianne Berry-Stoelzle
February 21, 2020
Forrest Frazier '20 prepares to race.

[Photo] Forrest Frazier ’20 Nominated For KCRG Athlete of the Week

Noah Bullwinkle, Reporter
February 19, 2020
Allen and Whaylen pose with their warm toned bucket hats/

In the Alley

Nina Lavezzo-Stecopoulos and Alison Kenaston
February 14, 2020
Latkes are a traditional Jewish food eaten during Hanukkah, made out of potatoes and onions

[Photo] Food Feature: Latkes

Jesse Hausknecht-Brown, Features Editor
December 20, 2019
Daniel Marchini '21 swimming the 100 yard breaststroke in a dual meet against Cedar Rapids Washington.

New Start, New Season

Alison Kenaston, Sports Editor
December 17, 2019
The stories of girl-on-girl hate and how it has effected City High Students

Girl-On-Girl Hate

Alison Kenaston and Victoria Weckmann
November 15, 2019
Molly Hippert ‘21 takes on Phoebe Burt, a junior at West High, in a Iowa City Bruisers practice.

Eat, Sleep, Derby.

Nina Lavezzo-Stecopoulos and Alison Kenaston
November 15, 2019
The Sparkle cheer team strikes a pose. The team is a place where students of all abilities can feel welcome.

[Photo] Sparkle Brings Equality into Cheer at City High

Alice Boerner and Sophia Wagner
November 13, 2019
Greta Stanier '23 is a Freshmen to Watch involved in diving at City. She placed 11th at regionals, highest of all of City's divers.

[Photo] Gretta Stanier

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
November 14, 2019
Ben Kueter '23 a five time Iowa Amateur Athletic Union Champion, 2019 Iowa USA Wrestling Triple Crown Winner, 2019 Folkstyle All-American and 2019 United World Wrestling All-American. He has trained with City Highs wrestling team in the past and is excited to officially be part of the team.

[Photo] Ben Kueter

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
November 14, 2019
Iris Wedemeyer '21 has been running varsity in cross-country this year. She placed 42nd at state with a time of 19:43.

[Photo] Iris Wedemeyer

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
November 14, 2019
Ford Washburn '23 was the only runner on the City High boys cross-country team to qualify for state. He placed in the Top 20 of his class with a time of 16:10, beating all other freshmen at this meet.

[Photo] Ford Washburn

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
November 14, 2019
Stuffing seasoned with sage and parsley. Made by Jesse Hausknecht-Brown and Amelia Lang-Fallon

Vegetarian gravy with soy sauce and vegetable stock made by Alison Kenaston

A savory acorn squash prepared with olive oil, salt and pepper. Made by Jesse Hausknecht-Brown

[Photo] How to Have a Vegetarian Thanksgiving - ວິທີການມີ ນັກອາຫານ ຂອບໃຈ

November 25, 2019
Nikol Lagodzinska is the new assistant coach for the City High Girls swim team.

New Coach Profile: Nikol Lagodzinska

Kate Kueter and Alison Kenaston
October 2, 2019
Olivia Masterson '20 won the Varsity 200 meter individual medley.

[Photo] City Beats Hempstead in First Meet of the Season

Carly Weigel, Reporter
August 28, 2019
Teacher Appreciation Column: Mrs. Dickson

Teacher Appreciation Column: Mrs. Dickson

Victoria Weckmann and Alison Kenaston
May 12, 2019
T-shirts and Torment

T-shirts and Torment

Alison Kenaston and Victoria Weckmann
May 8, 2019
Kicking It Up A Notch

Kicking It Up A Notch

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Alison Kenaston
May 6, 2019
City students listening to speeches after march.

March Against Gun Violence

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Alison Kenaston
April 19, 2019
Feda Elbadri '21 (left) and Frida Escorcia '21 (right), laughing at pictures on Frida's phone.

[Photo] The Experience of A Generation

Millie Garcia, Reporter
March 12, 2019
"My father immigrated from India about 20 years ago now. I am deeply connected to my family, which includes Indian culture, and I tend to express this in certain ways, like wearing a sari to prom or trying to educate people about India's best parts and the incredible diversity there." –Mira Bohannan Kumar '20

[Photo] Fashion for the Culture

Mariam Keita, Cecile Bendera, and Mira Kumar
March 14, 2019
SASS organizers Shoshie Hemley '21, Phoebe Chapnick-Sorokin '19, and Nina Lavezzo-Stecopoulos '20 begin the march downtown.

Marching for Gun Reform Laws

Alison Kenaston, Photo Editor
March 11, 2019
Balancing Act

Balancing Act

Alison Kenaston, Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, and Natalie Green
February 11, 2019
Isaac Weigel '21 is proving a powerhouse on the boys swim team.

Weigel for the Win

Alison Kenaston and Julianne Berry-Stoelzle
February 4, 2019
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[Photo] City Hosts Theme Based Day on MLK’s Last Speech “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop”

Mariam Keita and Ellis Chen
January 18, 2019

The Little Hawk Tries Bubble Tea

Alison Kenaston, Emme Perencevich, and Lindy Rublaitus
January 14, 2019
Tariq Murphy poses in a Supreme graphic tee.

On the Street

Emme Perencevich and Alison Kenaston
January 9, 2019
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[Photo] On Their Way Up

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Jesse Hausknecht-Brown
December 21, 2018
Dual Meet Against Jefferson

Dual Meet Against Jefferson

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Alison Kenaston
December 13, 2018
Photo Story: City v. West Basketball

Photo Story: City v. West Basketball

Alison Kenaston, Natalie Green, and Jesse Hausknecht-Brown
December 10, 2018
Photo by Ruth Meehan

Building Up: Governor Street

Ruth Meehan, Alison Kenaston, and Emme Perencevich
December 10, 2018
Alison Kenaston '21 swimming free style.

Making a Splash

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Alison Kenaston
November 21, 2018
City High and Iowa City received its first recorded snow fall on November 9th.

[Photo] Breaking: Iowa City Experiences First Snowfall

Phoebe Chapnick-Sorokin, Executive Editor
November 9, 2018
Teachers' Top October Book Picks

Teachers’ Top October Book Picks

Alison Kenaston, Kate Kueter, Owen Sorenson, and Emmelene Perencevich
November 6, 2018
Q&A with Seniors on the CHS Women's Swim Team

Q&A with Seniors on the CHS Women’s Swim Team

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Alison Kenaston
October 30, 2018
Infographic by Emme Perencevich

Wait…You’re Asian?

Alison Kenaston and Emme Perencevich
October 30, 2018
Alexa Fredericks '19 swimming the 100 backstroke.

Girls Swim Team Places Fifth in the MVC

Alison Kenaston, Photo Editor
October 16, 2018
Crazy Middle Class Asians

Crazy Middle Class Asians

Alison Kenaston and Emme Perencevich
September 27, 2018
Jumping Into Fall With Revival

Jumping Into Fall With Revival

Alison Kenaston, Photo Editor
September 25, 2018
Malik Kimber '19 warms up for the big game.

City High Makes a Comeback

Alison Kenaston, Photo Editor
September 17, 2018
Raphael Hamilton '21 gears up for Friday's game.

City High vs. Ames High School

Alison Kenaston, Photo Editor
September 11, 2018
Opening game Red Zone fans cheer during City's defeat of Liberty

[Photo] City High Photos of the Week

LH Staff, Photographers
September 7, 2018
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[Photo] City High Jazz Lab Helps Kick Off Summer of the Arts

Emme Perencevich, Reporter
May 28, 2018
Teacher Appreciation: Señora Gasperetti

Teacher Appreciation: Señora Gasperetti

Rika Yahashiri and Alison Kenaston
May 10, 2018
Desegregation in Iowa Schools

Desegregation in Iowa Schools

Alison Kenaston and Badra Kalil
May 9, 2018
Jae Dancer '20 runs a relay at the Forwald relays on April 19

[Photo] Freshmen in Girls Track End First Year Strong

Emme Perencevich, Reporter
May 7, 2018
Art by Estie Dillard.

Hate Crime Panel Hosted by NAACP

Badra Kalil and Alison Kenaston
April 19, 2018
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[Photo] Sprinter Tiara Green Finds Home at City High

Jack Bacon, reporter
April 19, 2018
Dr. Terence Roberts Visits City High

Dr. Terence Roberts Visits City High

Alison Kenaston and Paris Fuller
April 17, 2018
Springing Into Spring

Springing Into Spring

Alison Kenaston, Reporter
April 11, 2018
Seeking New Moves

Seeking New Moves

Paris Fuller and Alison Kenaston
April 11, 2018
Meet the Editors

Meet the Editors

Maya Djalali, Alison Kenaston, and Destanie Gibson
April 6, 2018
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