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Student President Candidates Veda Fitz-Patrick 24, Margalit Frank 24, Lulu Roarick 24, Rosangel Flores-Rubio 24, Helena Echa 24, and Wisdom Konu 24 prepare for their speeches.
New Student Co-Presidents Reveal Future Plans
June 1, 2023
Kaden Huntley 25 and other members of Astronomy Club work together to design their solar system scale model.
New Astronomy Club to Design Solar System Scale Model
May 26, 2023
Co-Yearbook Editors Lili Moessner 24 and Megan Swartzendruber 25 work on a Yearbook Pickup sign.
‘All In’ City High Yearbook to be Released
May 24, 2023
LH Journalism Students Inducted into Quill and Scroll Society and Receive IHSPA Awards
LH Journalism Students Inducted into Quill and Scroll Society and Receive IHSPA Awards
May 24, 2023
City Responds to Transphobic Legislation
City Responds to Transphobic Legislation
May 22, 2023
The Peterson twins pose wearing shirts from this years state track meet
Athlete Spotlight: Nina and Nicole Peterson
June 2, 2023
After a 2-1 Loss to Kennedy, City Soccer Plans for Next Year
After a 2-1 Loss to Kennedy, City Soccer Plans for Next Year
June 1, 2023
Isabelle Polfliet 23 strides to hit a forehand.
Coach Finger Reflects on JV Womens Tennis Season
June 1, 2023
Coach Hightshoe and Vivian Tomek ‘23 shaking hands with Greta Stanier ‘23 and Adrian Bostian ‘23 after the match. Photo by Jill Tomek.
City High Community Participates in Annual Nacho Cup
May 26, 2023
Josh Borger-Germann 25 recieves a long ball and heads toward the goal.
City High Defeats Linn-Mar 1-0 and Advances to Substate Final
May 23, 2023
Several Iowa bills have been passed in recent months banning books with explicit sexual content, racial themes, and LGBTQ+ characters.
STAFF EDITORIAL: Book Banning Is Bad for Education
May 19, 2023
Classes Should Involve More Collaboration
Classes Should Involve More Collaboration
May 11, 2023
The Sexualization of Women on Social Media
The Sexualization of Women on Social Media
May 5, 2023
Students hold signs advocating for climate education legislation outside the US Capital.
Constituents Versus Conscience
May 3, 2023
Why We Love our City High Teachers
Why We Love our City High Teachers
May 2, 2023
UCSB: On the Inside
UCSB: On the Inside
May 5, 2023
Roblox: Behind The Screen
Roblox: Behind The Screen
May 5, 2023
Zabner signing the oath of office. Photo courtesy of Adam Zabner.
Q&A with Adam Zabner
April 17, 2023
The cast of Mamma Mia will be performing the show starting Friday, April 21st.
The Cast of Mamma Mia
April 3, 2023
Collage of Acheke and UAD members
Q&A with Acheke Mausa
March 2, 2023
The Sexualization of Women on Social Media
The Sexualization of Women on Social Media
May 5, 2023
LH Album Review: The Record
LH Album Review: The Record
April 14, 2023
LH Album Review: Ocean Blvd
LH Album Review: Ocean Blvd
April 5, 2023
Bratz: A Timeless Franchise
Bratz: A Timeless Franchise
March 29, 2023
A Few Glamourous Looks of the 2023 Oscars
A Few Glamourous Looks of the 2023 Oscars
March 20, 2023
Performers take the stage in the first ever SMAC Showcase. Student leaders hope to turn the event into an annual tradition.
SMAC Wraps Up The Year With Spring Showcase
May 30, 2023
Concertmaster Tai Caputo 25 smiles after the first part of Symphony Orchestras set
City Symphony Orchestra Premieres New Piece at Final Concert of the Year
May 28, 2023
Marcus Miller plays his trombone solo for Jazz Ensemble performance.
City High Jazz Bands Open Up Friday Night Pedestrian Mall Performances
May 24, 2023
Daniel Kenyon 26 plays percussion in the band concert.
City Bands Host Senior Recognition and Concert
May 15, 2023
Cast of Mamma Mia! dances during the musical.
Mamma Mia! Elementary School Preview
April 20, 2023
Josh Borger-Germann 25 recieves a long ball and heads toward the goal.
City High Defeats Linn-Mar 1-0 and Advances to Substate Final
May 23, 2023
Joel Eckhardt 24 preapres for a goal kick in the teams regular season match up against Linn-Mar.
Substate Preview: City High vs Linn-Mar
May 22, 2023
City defenders create a wall as Ben Borger-Germann 26 gets prepared for a save. Photo by Bobby Bacon
City Upsets #1 Kennedy 2-1 in Extra Time
April 26, 2023
Cast of Mamma Mia! dances during the musical.
Mamma Mia! Elementary School Preview
April 20, 2023
Jack Rogers 26 drives with the ball toward the goal.
JV1 Boys Soccer Wins 6-0 Against Dubuque Senior
April 19, 2023
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Jordan Sekafetz 21 racing the 100 meter hurdles on April 5, 2019 during her sophomore track season.

City High Track Teams Run into the New Season

Alison Kenaston, Sports Editor
March 6, 2020
Sophia Strathearn 21 posing in the City High wrestling room with her West High girls wrestling uniform.

A Little Hawk in Green

Alison Kenaston and Julianne Berry-Stoelzle
February 26, 2020
Gable Mitchell 22 sits down for a portrait wearing his Little Hawk Baseball sweatshirt.

Athlete Spotlight: Gable Mitchell

Alison Kenaston and Julianne Berry-Stoelzle
February 21, 2020
Forrest Frazier 20 prepares to race.

[Photo] Forrest Frazier ’20 Nominated For KCRG Athlete of the Week

February 19, 2020
Allen and Whaylen pose with their warm toned bucket hats/

In the Alley

Nina Lavezzo-Stecopoulos and Alison Kenaston
February 14, 2020
Latkes are a traditional Jewish food eaten during Hanukkah, made out of potatoes and onions

[Photo] Food Feature: Latkes

December 20, 2019
Daniel Marchini 21 swimming the 100 yard breaststroke in a dual meet against Cedar Rapids Washington.

New Start, New Season

Alison Kenaston, Sports Editor
December 17, 2019
The stories of girl-on-girl hate and how it has effected City High Students

Girl-On-Girl Hate

Alison Kenaston and Victoria Weckmann
November 15, 2019
Molly Hippert ‘21 takes on Phoebe Burt, a junior at West High, in a Iowa City Bruisers practice.

Eat, Sleep, Derby.

Nina Lavezzo-Stecopoulos and Alison Kenaston
November 15, 2019
The Sparkle cheer team strikes a pose. The team is a place where students of all abilities can feel welcome.

[Photo] Sparkle Brings Equality into Cheer at City High

November 13, 2019
Greta Stanier 23 is a Freshmen to Watch involved in diving at City. She placed 11th at regionals, highest of all of Citys divers.

[Photo] Gretta Stanier

November 14, 2019
Ben Kueter 23 a five time Iowa Amateur Athletic Union Champion, 2019 Iowa USA Wrestling Triple Crown Winner, 2019 Folkstyle All-American and 2019 United World Wrestling All-American. He has trained with City Highs wrestling team in the past and is excited to officially be part of the team.

[Photo] Ben Kueter

November 14, 2019
Iris Wedemeyer 21 has been running varsity in cross-country this year. She placed 42nd at state with a time of 19:43.

[Photo] Iris Wedemeyer

November 14, 2019
Ford Washburn 23 was the only runner on the City High boys cross-country team to qualify for state. He placed in the Top 20 of his class with a time of 16:10, beating all other freshmen at this meet.

[Photo] Ford Washburn

November 14, 2019
Stuffing seasoned with sage and parsley. Made by Jesse Hausknecht-Brown and Amelia Lang-Fallon

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Vegetarian gravy with soy sauce and vegetable stock made by Alison Kenaston

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A savory acorn squash prepared with olive oil, salt and pepper. Made by Jesse Hausknecht-Brown

[Photo] How to Have a Vegetarian Thanksgiving - ວິທີການມີ ນັກອາຫານ ຂອບໃຈ

November 25, 2019
Nikol Lagodzinska is the new assistant coach for the City High Girls swim team.

New Coach Profile: Nikol Lagodzinska

Kate Kueter and Alison Kenaston
October 2, 2019
Olivia Masterson 20 won the Varsity 200 meter individual medley.

[Photo] City Beats Hempstead in First Meet of the Season

August 28, 2019
Teacher Appreciation Column: Mrs. Dickson

Teacher Appreciation Column: Mrs. Dickson

Victoria Weckmann and Alison Kenaston
May 12, 2019
T-shirts and Torment

T-shirts and Torment

Alison Kenaston and Victoria Weckmann
May 8, 2019
Kicking It Up A Notch

Kicking It Up A Notch

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Alison Kenaston
May 6, 2019
City students listening to speeches after march.

March Against Gun Violence

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Alison Kenaston
April 19, 2019
Feda Elbadri 21 (left) and Frida Escorcia 21 (right), laughing at pictures on Fridas phone.

[Photo] The Experience of A Generation

March 12, 2019
My father immigrated from India about 20 years ago now. I am deeply connected to my family, which includes Indian culture, and I tend to express this in certain ways, like wearing a sari to prom or trying to educate people about Indias best parts and the incredible diversity there. –Mira Bohannan Kumar 20

[Photo] Fashion for the Culture

March 14, 2019
SASS organizers Shoshie Hemley 21, Phoebe Chapnick-Sorokin 19, and Nina Lavezzo-Stecopoulos 20 begin the march downtown.

Marching for Gun Reform Laws

Alison Kenaston, Photo Editor
March 11, 2019
Balancing Act

Balancing Act

Alison Kenaston, Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, and Natalie Green
February 11, 2019
Isaac Weigel 21 is proving a powerhouse on the boys swim team.

Weigel for the Win

Alison Kenaston and Julianne Berry-Stoelzle
February 4, 2019
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[Photo] City Hosts Theme Based Day on MLK’s Last Speech “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop”

January 18, 2019

The Little Hawk Tries Bubble Tea

Alison Kenaston, Emme Perencevich, and Lindy Rublaitus
January 14, 2019
Tariq Murphy poses in a Supreme graphic tee.

On the Street

Emme Perencevich and Alison Kenaston
January 9, 2019
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[Photo] On Their Way Up

December 21, 2018
Dual Meet Against Jefferson

Dual Meet Against Jefferson

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Alison Kenaston
December 13, 2018
Photo Story: City v. West Basketball

Photo Story: City v. West Basketball

Alison Kenaston, Natalie Green, and Jesse Hausknecht-Brown
December 10, 2018
Photo by Ruth Meehan

Building Up: Governor Street

Ruth Meehan, Alison Kenaston, and Emme Perencevich
December 10, 2018
Alison Kenaston 21 swimming free style.

Making a Splash

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Alison Kenaston
November 21, 2018
City High and Iowa City received its first recorded snow fall on November 9th.

[Photo] Breaking: Iowa City Experiences First Snowfall

November 9, 2018
Teachers Top October Book Picks

Teachers’ Top October Book Picks

Alison Kenaston, Kate Kueter, Owen Sorenson, and Emmelene Perencevich
November 6, 2018
Q&A with Seniors on the CHS Womens Swim Team

Q&A with Seniors on the CHS Women’s Swim Team

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Alison Kenaston
October 30, 2018
Infographic by Emme Perencevich

Wait…You’re Asian?

Alison Kenaston and Emme Perencevich
October 30, 2018
Alexa Fredericks 19 swimming the 100 backstroke.

Girls Swim Team Places Fifth in the MVC

Alison Kenaston, Photo Editor
October 16, 2018
Crazy Middle Class Asians

Crazy Middle Class Asians

Alison Kenaston and Emme Perencevich
September 27, 2018
Jumping Into Fall With Revival

Jumping Into Fall With Revival

Alison Kenaston, Photo Editor
September 25, 2018
Malik Kimber 19 warms up for the big game.

City High Makes a Comeback

Alison Kenaston, Photo Editor
September 17, 2018
Raphael Hamilton 21 gears up for Fridays game.

City High vs. Ames High School

Alison Kenaston, Photo Editor
September 11, 2018
Opening game Red Zone fans cheer during Citys defeat of Liberty

[Photo] City High Photos of the Week

September 7, 2018
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[Photo] City High Jazz Lab Helps Kick Off Summer of the Arts

May 28, 2018
Teacher Appreciation: Señora Gasperetti

Teacher Appreciation: Señora Gasperetti

Rika Yahashiri and Alison Kenaston
May 10, 2018
Desegregation in Iowa Schools

Desegregation in Iowa Schools

Alison Kenaston and Badra Kalil
May 9, 2018
Jae Dancer 20 runs a relay at the Forwald relays on April 19

[Photo] Freshmen in Girls Track End First Year Strong

May 7, 2018
Art by Estie Dillard.

Hate Crime Panel Hosted by NAACP

Badra Kalil and Alison Kenaston
April 19, 2018
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[Photo] Sprinter Tiara Green Finds Home at City High

April 19, 2018
Dr. Terence Roberts Visits City High

Dr. Terence Roberts Visits City High

Alison Kenaston and Paris Fuller
April 17, 2018
Springing Into Spring

Springing Into Spring

Alison Kenaston, Reporter
April 11, 2018
Seeking New Moves

Seeking New Moves

Paris Fuller and Alison Kenaston
April 11, 2018
Meet the Editors

Meet the Editors

Maya Djalali , Alison Kenaston, and Destanie Gibson
April 6, 2018
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