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The Little Hawk

The student news site of Iowa City High School

The Little Hawk

The student news site of Iowa City High School

The Little Hawk

CITY VS. WEST: What You Need To Know

Max Firmstone and Aubrey Joens, Journalist December 7, 2018

After the dramatic City v. West showdown in the state tournament last year, both girls and boys teams will have a chance at a rematch this Friday night at City High, and the stakes are high, both teams...

City Music Groups Come Together To Perform Mozarts Requiem

City Music Groups Come Together To Perform Mozart’s Requiem

Lottie Gidal and Phoebe Chapnick-Sorokin December 6, 2018

On the anniversary of Mozart’s death, December 5, City High’s symphony orchestra, members of the wind ensemble, and the top two choirs performed Mozart’s Requiem, a composition that he started...

Jack McLeod has produced Les Miserables over 400 times on and off Broadway.

Les Miserables Opens at Hancher and Asks for “Your Open Heart”

Olivia Lusala, Social Media Editor December 4, 2018

Sitting on the stage at Hancher hours before Les Miserables opening night in Iowa City, Jack McLeod seemed to be filled with nothing but love for the crew and musical this being his 30th year on the road...

Brandon Lalla 19 rides his opponent in the 170 pound match.

Wrestlers Kick Off Season in Dominating Fashion

Jack Bacon, Reporter November 30, 2018

Wrestling season is back, and the defending MVC Champion Little Hawks are ready to rumble. Ranked seventh in the state, City kicked off the season in dominating fashion with a 64-15 win over Cedar Rapids...

Isaac Weigel 21 stares down in his pre-game focus.

Weigel, Kopelman, Bui, and Kueter Win Races in Loss to C.R. Washington

Carly Weigel, Reporter November 28, 2018

In the first individual event of the night, Isaac Weigel ‘21 cut through the water to finish first with a time of 1:48.8, beating the second place Cedar Rapids Washington swimmer by two seconds. “It...

New Coach Profile: Phillip Hansen

New Coach Profile: Phillip Hansen

Zoë Miller, Features Editor November 15, 2018

The City High girls’ soccer program is welcoming a new head coach, Phillip Hansen, for the 2018-2019 season. Ever since Hansen was young he has always loved soccer. He was introduced to coaching in high...

Infographic by Emme Perencevich

Excelsior!

Emme Perencevich, Copy Editor November 14, 2018

The passing of beloved Marvel co-creator Stan Lee this past Monday sent a shock through the fandom. His comic books and contributions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe shot him to fame, as well as his frequent...

Breaking News: ICCSD Releases New Virtual Tour of Renovations

Noah Bullwinkle and Emme Perencevich November 14, 2018

Virtual Tour of City High Ever since the ICCSD School Board approved $26 million in renovations to City High, construction has been rampant on the south side of campus. Today, the board released a new...

Martin Luna Award winners Kyle Hefley (left) and Quincy Wells (center) pose with Lunas mother (right)

Football Team Closes Out Season With Awards Banquet

Jack Bacon, Reporter November 13, 2018

The 2018 football season officially came to an end on Monday night as the team held its annual awards banquet. The event celebrated the accomplishments of players from all three levels. Each team played...

LH Political Cartoon

Kim Reynolds Political Cartoon

Kate Goodvin, Reporter November 13, 2018

The teachers from the Art Department and two students work on painting the mural.

City High Art Club Paints it Red, White, and Blue

Owen Sorenson, Reporter November 12, 2018

Enduring the increasingly cold weather, the City High art department has masterfully painted a mural of the American Flag on the back of the American Legion building. “It’s fun to take that sort...

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