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The student news site of Iowa City High School

The Little Hawk

The student news site of Iowa City High School

The Little Hawk

Christine Mons was one of the first City High teachers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine

City High Teachers Begin to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine

Jesse Hausknecht-Brown, Executive Editor February 5, 2021

Sitting in a doctor's office with her sleeve rolled up, Christine Mons, a City High math teacher, was able to get the first round of the COVID-19 vaccine. “I am so grateful to the central office staff...

How college admissions and standardized testing will be different for the class of 2021 because of COVID-19.

Standardized Testing During a Global Pandemic

Shoshie Hemley, News Editor October 21, 2020

As Rika Yahashiri ‘21 walked into Ottumwa high school, there was a sign on the door with a list of symptoms asking all students to wear a mask. Once she entered, she was to confirm she didn’t have...

How college admissions and standardized testing will be different for the class of 2021 because of COVID-19.

College Admissions During COVID-19

Jesse Hausknecht-Brown and Shoshie Hemley May 19, 2020

The college admission process can be a scary and stressful time for juniors around the country no matter what, however, the class of 2021 is feeling extra pressure as standardized tests are getting canceled...

Photos courtesy of Lucy Corbin and Matthew Brown.

Athlete Profile: Lucy Corbin and Aaron Rutherford on Staying Fit at Home

Rachel Marsh, Reporter May 14, 2020

Every day around 8:40 in the morning, she gets up and goes out on a run. Sometimes threshold pace, sometimes all out, sometimes a nice easy 2-4 miles. Afterward, it’s straight to a Chloe Ting core workout,...

City's high lower lot displays a closed sign due to the school closure caused by COVID-19.

City High Spring 2020 Sports Canceled Due to Coronavirus

Rachel Marsh, Reporter May 13, 2020

A season cut short. Unaware it would be the last game or meet. Unable to say goodbye. Possibly, not even the chance to say hello. The cancellation of school, caused by COVID-19 and the cancellation of...

How to Make an Olson Homemade Mask

How to Make an Olson Homemade Mask

Haileigh Steffen April 29, 2020

1| Find the Olson mask template online. Cut fabric into 6 pieces from the pattern. Take note as to which pieces are the mouth, face, and cheek pieces. The patterns will be helpful in understanding the...

AP students can find more information about exam changes on the College Board website.

AP Exams Shift to Accommodate COVID-19 Challenges

Haileigh Steffen, Art Editor April 23, 2020

The College Board announced early this month that they will be changing the format of the 2020 AP exams in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The test will be shortened to 45 minutes and students will...

Downtown Iowa City is nearly empty with some businesses open for delivery.

City High in Quarantine

Jesse Hausknecht-Brown, Feature Editor April 10, 2020

From last minute, at-home weddings to stir-crazy athletes, many people are feeling the stress of being self-quarantined at home.  “My parents aren’t letting me go to the store with them or anything,...

The University of Iowa announced that they will move to online classes starting March 23 through at least April 3 due to concerns about Coronavirus.

Coronavirus Update: University of Iowa Moves Classes Online and City High Changes Lunchroom Rules

Jesse Hausknecht-Brown, Feature's Editor March 11, 2020

The University of Iowa announced that they will move to online classes, starting March 23 and through at least April 3, due to concerns about the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. This will follow their spring...

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