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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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Caught in the Fray

Caught in the Fray

Madeline Deninger, Copy Editor
April 28, 2017
Thirst Project

[Photo] Students Sell T-Shirts to Support the “Thirst Project”

Mina Takahashi and Addy Smith
February 22, 2017
Mock Trial Teams Headed to Regionals

Mock Trial Teams Headed to Regionals

Eden Knoop and Madeline Deninger
February 21, 2017
The Resistance

The Resistance

Madeline Deninger, Copy Editor
February 13, 2017
Spanish-inspired tapas

Tapas for Two

Madeline Deninger and Eden Knoop
February 8, 2017
"Guys & Dolls" Cast List Announced

“Guys & Dolls” Cast List Announced

Madeline Deninger, Copy Editor
February 3, 2017
West High students listen to a member of the school board.

Students Against Hate and Discrimination Meet with School Board

Madeline Deninger, Copy Editor
January 24, 2017
LH Facts: The Trump Press Conference

LH Facts: The Trump Press Conference

Lizzi Ayers and Madeline Deninger
January 10, 2017
Fashion Editorial: Three, Two, One

Fashion Editorial: Three, Two, One

Danielle Tang and Madeline Deninger
December 30, 2016
Art by Erin Kaiser

Q&A with Artist Erin Kaiser

Madeline Deninger, Copy Editor
December 20, 2016
Rose Nkumu '20 looks to pass to a teammate during the game against West.

[Photo] City Girls Take Down Unbeaten West in OT

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
December 14, 2016
UAY Holds Clothing Drive for Teens

UAY Holds Clothing Drive for Teens

Madeline Deninger and Eden Knoop
December 13, 2016
Schedule One

Schedule One

Madeline Deninger, Copy Editor
November 1, 2016
Cheerleaders perform at halftime.

Cheerleaders Host Olive Garden Dinner Before Bettendorf Game

Madeline Deninger and Lucia Wagner
October 12, 2016
The start of the boy's varsity race at Kicker's soccer complex

Varsity Boys and Girls Sweep at Bud Williams

Madeline Deninger
September 30, 2016
New Secondary Boundaries Emphasize Diversity

New Secondary Boundaries Emphasize Diversity

Madeline Deninger and Bella Pittman
September 28, 2016
School Board Approves New Secondary Boundaries

School Board Approves New Secondary Boundaries

Madeline Deninger and Callie Danielson
September 14, 2016
Third Trimester Art Show Highlights

Third Trimester Art Show Highlights

Michael Menietti and Madeline Deninger
May 17, 2016
Generation XXX

Generation XXX

Madeline Deninger and Celeste Chadwick
May 5, 2016
Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines Botanical Garden

Madeline Deninger, Copy Editor
April 1, 2016
City High Students Make National Speech

City High Students Make National Speech

Madeline Deninger, Copy Editor
March 7, 2016
Green Gravel Comedy Fest Coming to Iowa City

Green Gravel Comedy Fest Coming to Iowa City

Lucy Wagner and Madeline Deninger
February 3, 2016
The Best Merch from the Iowa Caucus

The Best Merch from the Iowa Caucus

Madeline Deninger, Copy Editor
January 29, 2016
Micah Martin '16 looks to shoot

[Photo] City High Wins At Home Over Waterloo West

January 26, 2016
Cameron Chavez '18

City High Falls to Prairie

Madeline Deninger, Copy Editor
January 25, 2016
Planned Parenthood: Inside the Debate

Planned Parenthood: Inside the Debate

Madeline Deninger, Copy Editor
January 7, 2016
Iowa City Downtown has Gingerbread House Competition

Iowa City Downtown has Gingerbread House Competition

Madeline Deninger and Lucy Wagner
December 18, 2015
ICCSD Mentors New Teachers

ICCSD Mentors New Teachers

Madeline Deninger, Copy Editor
December 16, 2015
Jason Jones '16 makes a lay up.

Little Hawks Fall to Linn-Mar

Madeline Deninger and Jonathan House
December 16, 2015
Playing For The Other Team

Playing For The Other Team

Madeline Deninger and Lucy Wagner
November 5, 2015
Stay Focused

Stay Focused

Lucy Wagner and Madeline Deninger
November 3, 2015

NaNoWriMo in Full Swing at City

Zoë Hopewell and Madeline Deninger
November 2, 2015
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[Photo] Run for Relief 2015

Lucy Wagner, Reporter
October 27, 2015
36 Hours in Chicago

36 Hours in Chicago

Lucy Wagner and Madeline Deninger
October 13, 2015
Run for Relief Revamped

Run for Relief Revamped

Madeline Deninger, Copy Editor
September 30, 2015
Two-toned trench coat

Fall Fashion Edit 2015

Madeline Deninger and Lydia Kaufmann
September 24, 2015
Clara Froeschner '18 at the start blocks

Little Hawk Girls’ Swim Team Defeats Waterloo West

Madeline Deninger and Sam Naylor
September 17, 2015
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