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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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Ellis Chen '20 and Simon Weiss '20 pose with their tournament trophies

Ellis Chen ’20 and Simon Weiss ’20 Continue Their Policy Debate Success With Victory at Kanellis

Rhys Holman and Cole Washburn
March 13, 2020
Is Joe Biden truly the most electable candidate? Or could that thinking lead to general election struggles?

Joe Biden: The Electability Trap

Rhys Holman, Executive Website Editor
March 6, 2020
Debators Ellis Chen '20 and Simon Weiss '20 pose with their trophies.

City High Chen ’20 & Weiss ’20 Rank Ninth in Coaches Poll as Their Successful Season Continues

Rhys Holman, Executive Website Editor
March 5, 2020
Politikid Podcast brings LH reporters voice on current political issues.

Politikid Pod: Super Tuesday for Biden

Rhys Holman and Jesse Hausknecht-Brown
March 4, 2020
America's prisons have terrible conditions and detain people who haven't committed crimes

America’s Broken Prison System

Rhys Holman, Executive Website Editor
February 28, 2020
City High Debate Succeeds at Michigan Tournament

City High Debate Succeeds at Michigan Tournament

Rhys Holman, Executive Website Editor
February 20, 2020
Sydney Fellows '20 signs the petition against the parking change

Seniors Start Petition Against Recent Parking Change

Rhys Holman, Executive Website Editor
January 29, 2020
Ellis Chen '20 and Simon Weiss '20 pose after the tournament with their awards

Debate Team Begins Season With Success

Rhys Holman, Executive Website Editor
November 15, 2019
Art shows worries that many seniors are feeling as their final year of high school begins.

Senior Stress

Rhys Holman, Executive Website Editor
November 13, 2019
Art by Estie Dillard.

Breaking News: Iowa City Community School District Acquires Funding to Monitor Student Social Media Accounts

Rhys Holman and Noah Bullwinkle
October 29, 2019
Simon Weiss '20 practices taking notes for debate

City High Debate Sets Expectations High

Rhys Holman, Executive Website Editor
October 4, 2019

The Burden is Only on the Government

Rhys Holman, Executive Website Editor
October 3, 2019
Iowa City High School, established in 1939.

John Geerdes Memorial to be Held at Terry Trueblood Recreational Area

Rhys Holman, Executive Website Editor
September 25, 2019
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[Photo] Instagram Should Hide Likes

Isaac Bullwinkle, Reporter
September 12, 2019
The gym doors will be closed for multiple years as construction work is done.

Breaking News: Gym Door Closed for Multiple Years Due to Construction

Eli Jaskolka, Rhys Holman, and Ruby Miller
September 17, 2019
Art by Haileigh Steffens

The Tricks of the Trade (School)

Rhys Holman and Esti Brady
May 31, 2019
Sidahmed, Gidal, and Volkman share celebrations of religious holidays.

Doing It All

Rhys Holman, Opinion Editor
May 13, 2019
Dr. Ayers sits at his discussion chair at the front of the room.

Teacher Appreciation Columns: Dr. Ayers

Ellis Chen, Mira Bohannan Kumar, and Rhys Holman
May 10, 2019

Rhys Holman, Opinion Editor
May 8, 2019
Photo credit: Creative Commons.

AOC Fails Ilhan Omar

Rhys Holman, Opinion Editor
April 3, 2019
The politics blog of The Little Hawk.

We Can’t Wash Away Bush’s Legacy

Rhys Holman, Opinion Editor
April 2, 2019
PSEO is an opportunity for high school students to take college classes while the state pays the tuition.

PSEO Signup Date Drawing Near

Rhys Holman, Opinion Editor
March 1, 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
Staff Editorial: Winter Blues

Staff Editorial: Winter Blues

Rhys Holman and Esti Brady
February 11, 2019
The politics blog of The Little Hawk.

What Go Fund Me reveals about the issues with the healthcare system

Rhys Holman, Opinion Editor
January 28, 2019
Change to 5.0

Change to 5.0

Rhys Holman and Nina Lavezzo-Stecopoulos
January 17, 2019
Roughing It Up

Roughing It Up

Rhys Holman and Ellis Chen
December 21, 2018
Staff Editorial: Votes for Sale

Staff Editorial: Votes for Sale

Rhys Holman and Esti Brady
December 18, 2018

Rhys Holman, Editor
December 18, 2018
Midterms: A First Impression

Midterms: A First Impression

Rhys Holman, Opinion Editor
November 28, 2018
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[Photo] Watt’s Antiques

Phoebe Chapnick-Sorokin, Executive Editor
October 26, 2018
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[Photo] Black Angel

Phoebe Chapnick-Sorokin, Executive Editor
October 26, 2018
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[Photo] Slater Hall

Phoebe Chapnick-Sorokin, Executive Editor
October 26, 2018
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[Photo] Currier Hall

Phoebe Chapnick-Sorokin, Executive Editor
October 26, 2018
Only 15% of teenagers get enough sleep according to the National Sleep Foundation.

Never Asleep

Rhys Holman and Ellis Chen
October 26, 2018
Alone

Alone

Rhys Holman, Opinion Editor
October 26, 2018
Jacksonville: A Case of Misplaced Blame

Jacksonville: A Case of Misplaced Blame

Rhys Holman, Reporter
September 26, 2018
Reigning Pep Rally Champion Dethroned

Reigning Pep Rally Champion Dethroned

Mariam Keita, Rhys Holman, and Ellis Chen
September 10, 2018
Is Fortnite Destroying City High?

Is Fortnite Destroying City High?

Rhys Holman, Reporter
May 10, 2018
Teacher Appreciation Week: Dr. Ayers

Teacher Appreciation Week: Dr. Ayers

Rhys Holman and Ellis Chen
May 9, 2018
The Unintended Consequences of Military Spending

The Unintended Consequences of Military Spending

Rhys Holman, Reporter
May 7, 2018
The Case Against Drug Free School-Zone Laws

The Case Against Drug Free School-Zone Laws

Rhys Holman
May 3, 2018
Evil Disguised as Justice

Evil Disguised as Justice

Rhys Holman, Reporter
May 2, 2018
A Community for All

A Community for All

Rhys Holman, Reporter
April 2, 2018
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