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Q&A With New Yorker Cartoonist Amy Kurzweil

Tai Caputo, Opinion Co-Editor November 27, 2023

You have a job that many people dream of having: you are a cartoonist for the New Yorker and you have also published two graphic novels. Did you always think you would become a cartoonist?  No, I thought...

LH Album Review: 1989 (Taylor’s Version)

LH Album Review: 1989 (Taylor’s Version)

Sadie Bodzin and Claire Hartwig November 27, 2023

When Taylor Swift’s fifth studio album 1989 was released in 2014, it became a smash hit. After debuting as a country artist, Swift released 1989 as a full-fledged pop album, redefining her genre and...

Paige Dixon 26 wrestles against an opponent from Cedar Rapids Jefferson at the home tournament

Little Hawk Girls Wrestling Tournament Comes With Big Hopes for 23-24 Season

Kaitlyn Brown, Sports Co-Editor November 21, 2023

It is not often that you see three wrestlers from one school pin opponents in less than 30 seconds each. Shoana Emmanual '26, Molly Carlson '26, and Sierra Pruessner '24 did just that. With young and old...

LH Book Review: Artificial

LH Book Review: Artificial

Tai Caputo, Opinion Co-Editor November 20, 2023

“Remembering is a lonely art. Maybe we save objects because they can be shared.”   In Amy Kurzweil’s second graphic memoir, Artificial: A Love Story, she explores her celebrated father Ray Kurzweil’s...

Grace Hoeper 25 reaches across lanes to high-five a competitor during the 4x100Y Relay

Finishing On A “High Note”

Kaitlyn Brown, Sports Co-Editor November 20, 2023

It was halfway through the State Meet when City High’s 4x50 relay walked out, hand in hand, ready to take to the water. The pool at Marshalltown YMCA was loud, booming with cheers. Despite a season that...

LH Album Review: Heaven Knows

LH Album Review: Heaven Knows

Wisdom Konu, Executive Editor and Co-Culture Editor November 20, 2023

On October 12th, viral musician PinkPantheress finally announced her debut album, Heaven Knows. The highly-anticipated project came out two years after the artist’s breakout EP, To Hell With It, which...

Cale Seaton 24 holds up hand in victory after winning state

Boys Wrestling 2023-2024 Season Preview

Jack Rogers, Rito Perez, and Gabriel Egeland November 15, 2023

Coming off a historic season featuring three state champions the City High Boys Wrestling team has a lot to back up from last year. The team, led by head coach Cory Connell had eight state qualifiers out...

The cheer team poses with Mr. Bacon before City Highs homecoming football game

An Insight Into Cheer

Ramatou Diallo, Reporter November 13, 2023

Despite only joining cheer during this ‘23 school year, Breniah Richardson ‘26 has managed to be a clinical part of the Cheer Team, usually being in almost every stunt as one of the back spots. She...

Thomas Ksobiech 23 makes the buzzer-beater shot with his teammates celebrating behind him last season

Boys Basketball 2023-2024 Season Preview

Jack Rogers, Rito Perez, and Gabriel Egeland November 10, 2023

Coming off an 8-15 season, and a sub-state loss against Waterloo East, the Little Hawks Boys Basketball Team has a lot of roles to fill. This offseason, one of City High’s best players last season,...

The 22-23 team huddles during a timeout

Q&A With the 23-24 Boys Basketball Captains

Amelie Donovan, Assistant Editor November 10, 2023

How do you feel about being selected as this year's captains? Shymansky: “We take this very seriously. We’re leaders, and we’re seniors this year. We’re just looking forward to the season starting...

Grace Hoeper 25 reaches over across lanes to hug a swimmer from Iowa City West-Liberty during senior night

Three Swim Relays and Individual Swimmer Grace Hoeper to Travel to State Meet

Kaitlyn Brown, Sports Co-Editor November 9, 2023

Little Hawk Girls Swimming will battle against the best at the state tournament in Marshalltown, where we plan to send our three top relays. At regionals, City High faced off against incredible relays,...

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