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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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Julianne Berry-Stoelzle

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive & Sports Editor

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Kate Kueter 21 poses with her parents on her senior night.

Athlete Spotlight: Kate Kueter

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive & Sports Editor
May 9, 2021
Malachi Nye 22 warms up in preparation for his match against Waterloo West.

Boys Tennis Deals with Setbacks from Missing Season

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive & Sports Editor
April 22, 2021
Natalie Green ‘21 and Jordan Sekafetz ‘21 posing on a beam during their senior year of gymnastics.

Athlete Spotlight: Natalie Green & Jordan Sekafetz

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive & Sports Editor
February 26, 2021
Carey Koenig ‘21 kneeling on the ground after catching the softball with her left hand.

The Differences Between Specialized and Multi-Sport Athletes

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Jae Dancer
February 25, 2021
Shaylin Brown 22 bowls during Citys meet against West High. City defeated West 2460-1992 on January 7.

Girls Bowling Gets Sixth at Their First State Tournament

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive & Sports Editor
February 25, 2021
Britney Russell 22 walks towards teammates after bowling a spare.

Girls Bowling Qualifies for State, Making City High History

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive & Sports Editor
February 19, 2021
Jared Coiner 23 and Chase Loftus 22 swim to the other end of the pool holding their masks above the water

[Photo] Boys Swim Team Maintains Momentum

February 12, 2021
Cutest Couple Contest at City High

2021 Cutest Couple Contest Begins

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Co-Executive Editor
February 1, 2021
Shyan Skriver 24 and Shaylin Brown 22 smile as they pose in their City High swim gear. They both go to West Branch High School but swim for the City High girls swimming and diving team.

United as One

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive & Sports Editor
January 4, 2021
Shyan Skriver 24 and Shaylin Brown 22 smile as they pose in their City High swim gear. They both go to West Branch High School but swim for the City High girls swimming and diving team.

[Photo] Online Learning Offers Students Connections with Liberty and West High Students

December 26, 2020
Joe Polyak 24 poses for a picture on the front steps of City High. He is enrolled at Regina but swims on the City High boys swim team.

Joe Polyak

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle
December 23, 2020
Claire Ernst 24 poses for a picture on the front steps of City High. She is a starter on the City High varsity volleyball team.

Claire Ernst

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle
December 23, 2020
Arthur Hall 24 poses for a picture on the front steps of City High. As a freshman, he is already one of the best players on the City High boys golf team.

Arthur Hall

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle
December 23, 2020
Kalea Seaton 24 poses for a picture on the front steps of City High. She was on the City High girls swim state team this past fall.

Kalea Seaton

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle
December 23, 2020
Kalea Seaton ’24, Claire Ernst ’24, Arthur Hall ’24, and Joe Polyak ’24 make up the freshmen to watch for 2021.

Freshmen to Watch

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive Editor
December 23, 2020
Assistant coach Ike Casey (left) and head coach Mandi Kowal (right) watch the technique of their swimmers at a practice during the first week of the season.

[Photo]

Averi Loria 22 dives into the water for the second leg of the 400 yard freestyle relay.

The City High Girls Swim Team Places 15th at State with Individual Finishes in the Top 3

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive Editor
November 17, 2020
Isabelle Polfliet 23 swims the 100 breaststroke in a dual meet against Waterloo

City High Girls Swimming & Diving Team Places Fourth at Regionals with Three Athletes Qualifying for State Individually

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive Editor
November 10, 2020
City High Swimming and Diving Head Coach Zane Hugo poses at Mercer on the last day of practice before the 2020 Regional meet.

Head Swim Coach Zane Hugo Accepts Position at the University of Wisconsin

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive Editor
November 6, 2020
Greta Boerner 24 running a 5k with about one mile left in her race.

COVID Regulations for Fall Sports

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Jae Dancer
October 23, 2020
Sara Cassady 22 celebrates after City High won set one 25-18.

City High Volleyball Postseason Begins

Maya Morales and Julianne Berry-Stoelzle
October 19, 2020
The City High volleyball team holds their hands in a circle over teammate Emma Nugents jersey. Joslyn Becker 21 had bracelets made with Emma Nugent and We play for 14 on them, which she gave to her teammates.

City High Volleyball Honors Emma Nugent During Last Home Game of the Regular Season

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive Editor
October 10, 2020
Members of the City High boys golf team are allowed to play golf for free at the Pleasant Valley Golf Course while in-person practices are cancelled.

Fall Sports Scheduled to Return to In-person Practices Starting September 26th

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive & Sports Editor
September 21, 2020
The City High girls varsity volleyball team played against Dubuque Hempstead on Saturday, September 5th.

City Volleyball Loses after Long Battle with Dubuque Hempstead

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive Editor
September 5, 2020
This art represents athletes working out at home while being connected through Zoom.

Clubs During Corona

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Jae Dancer
May 18, 2020
According to the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, one in five Americans are very worried about climate change and a majority of Americans feel helpless about the issue.

Climate Stress in Students

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Nina Lavezzo-Stecopoulos
May 16, 2020
The Iowa River is about 330 miles long, starting in northcentral Iowa and flowing past Iowa City on its way to the Mississippi River.

The Depths of Water Pollution

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Paris Fuller
May 14, 2020

The Effects on Seniors

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
March 19, 2020

The Effects on Juniors

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
March 19, 2020
The City High track lays deserted due to the postponement of spring sports

How COVID-19 is Affecting the College Recruitment Process

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
March 19, 2020
The junior mock trial team placed 4th at the regional tournament and advanced to state.

City High Mock Trial Makes History with Multiple Teams Qualifying for State

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
March 10, 2020

Helmets

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
February 27, 2020

Second Impact Syndrome

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
February 27, 2020

Concussion Awareness and Self-Reporting

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
February 27, 2020
Mock trial at City High infographic created by Emma Perencevich.

City High Mock Trials Prepares for Regionals

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
February 27, 2020
While helmets can help prevent more serious brain injuries, they do not help prevent concussions.

A Heads up on Concussions

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
February 26, 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
The City High girls basketball team will be playing in the Quarterfinals of the Class 5A state tournament on Monday, March 2nd.

Girls Basketball Team Advances to State Tournament After Win Against Dubuque Hempstead

Natalie Green and Julianne Berry-Stoelzle
February 25, 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
Gable Mitchell 22 struggling to get the upper-hand in a wrestling match.

A Slow Recovery

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
February 18, 2020
John Weigel 23 swims the 100 butterfly at Linn-Mar, finishing with a season best time of 1:02.03.

[Photo] Little Hawks Qualify for State, Break Records

February 10, 2020
#1 Girls Basketball Rolls Past West as Boys Lose to Top Ranked West

#1 Girls Basketball Rolls Past West as Boys Lose to Top Ranked West

Natalie Green and Julianne Berry-Stoelzle
January 31, 2020
City Highs Varsity A 200 yard free relay broke the school record set in 1994 with a new time of 1:27.26.

[Photo] West Wins the Golden Speedo at Senior Night

January 22, 2020
John Weigel 23 swimming the 500 freestyle at The Little Hawk Invite.

Boys Swimming Places 5th at Little Hawk Invite

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
December 24, 2019
An injury can have a variety of consequences, from limiting the training of an athlete to causing permanent damage.

Injury Prevention for Athletes

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Jae Dancer
December 20, 2019
Mock trial at City High infographic created by Emma Perencevich.

Mock Trial Scrimmage Prepares Members For Release of This Years Problem

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
December 18, 2019
Rose Nkumu 20 signed a Letter of Intent to Marquette University to play basketball.

Seven City High Athletes Commit to College Athletics

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
November 15, 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.

Gretta Stanier

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
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.

Iris Wedemeyer

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
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.

Ford Washburn

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
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.

Ben Kueter

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
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.

Freshmen To Watch

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
November 14, 2019
Rika Yahashiri 21 placed 16th in the 100 freestyle with a finals time of 54.79. She was the only City swimmer in an individual event who was not a senior.

City High Girls Swimming Places Eighth at State Meet

November 11, 2019
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