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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

Model United Nations participants at the conference hosted at the University of Northern Iowa. Photo courtesy of Jenna Eastman

Motioning to Questions: Model United Nations

Kate Meis, News Editor April 18, 2024

Since work began this past winter, those participating in Model United Nations have been working on choosing committees, researching, and writing position papers in preparation for the annual conference...

Members of one of Culture Days dance performances pose for a photo during rehearsal

Preparations Begin for Culture Day

Yomi Hemley, Feature Co-Editor April 16, 2024

Entering Opstad, dozens of students of different cultures and ethnicities gather to share their culture with the rest of City High. Some students are dressed in traditional garments, while others are dancing. “Culture...

The Junior Team poses with their second place trophy in the Iowa Supreme Court Chambers. Photo courtesy of Liz Matel

City Mock Trial Takes Home Runner-Up Trophy at State Competition

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive, A&E Editor, and Social Media Co-Editor April 8, 2024

On Friday, March 29, members of four City mock trial teams sat in a large room with hundreds of other high school students from across the state. The teams were waiting with baited breath for the announcement...

New Locked Doors Policy

New Locked Doors Policy

Greta Hayek, Assistant Design Editor April 3, 2024

Walking around the City High halls, students can see that classroom doors are locked and closed. The new policy has caught the attention of students who are accustomed to having unfettered access to their...

City Mock Trial’s Junior Team takes a group picture before their final round, fighting as the Prosecution side. Photo courtesy of Brody Clarke

BREAKING NEWS: City High Sweeps at Mock Trial Regionals

Yomi Hemley, Feature Co-Editor March 22, 2024

At the Mock Trial Regionals Competition, there were only four slots to get into State. Out of 12 teams at the competition, City High took each and every slot. The sophomore team took first place while...

Students work on a puzzle in the Creation Station together

Library Creation Stations Find Popularity

Martha Willard, Reporter February 29, 2024

In the corner of the library, you’ll find the Creation Station. Students pop in throughout the day to do crafts, borrow card games, and complete puzzles. It was a new addition this year after Jenahlee...

The podium of the top three runners in the Wendy’s 4 by 4. Photo courtesy of George Karr

Group of City Runners Put on Second Annual Wendy’s 4 by 4

Ethan Lalumiere, Reporter February 26, 2024

About 20 City High runners took off running down the track with their mouths full of food-- the signature Wendy’s 4 for 4 meal. This was part of an event organized by a group of juniors as a way to have...

Mock Trial participants earlier this year marching in the Homecoming Parade

Mock Trial Prepares for Biggest Scrimmage of the Season

Rosangel Flores-Rubio, Executive Editor February 23, 2024

With the regional competition just a month away, City High’s Mock Trial program is doing everything they can to prepare and send their teams to the state competition. Last year, Mock Trial held a scrimmage...

Members of Bike Club take a selfie together after delivering papers

Bike Club Delivers Little Hawk Newspapers to Nearby Neighborhoods

George Karr and Ethan Lalumiere February 21, 2024

This Valentine's Day, with the newest edition of the Little Hawk Newspaper coming off the press, various members of the City High Bike Club led the charge in distributing the newspaper around local neighborhoods...

Members of Inclusion Club before marching in the Homecoming Parade

Inclusion Club Hosts Valentine’s Day Party

Martha Willard, Reporter February 16, 2024

The evening before Valentine's Day, City High Inclusion Club hosted its annual Valentine's Day party. This is one of many parties throughout the year, including the back-to-school Ice Cream Social and...

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