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Mason Tilley '25 helps a peer with her geometry homework during third hour.
Peer Tutors Strive to Make a Difference in the EPIC Program
October 8, 2024
Thalia Svec '25 and Eli Foster '25 hold the fundraiser during lunch
Community Inclusion Club Hosts Prank Pot Fundraiser
October 3, 2024
City High's National Merit Semifinalists. Left to right: Owen Ruth, Kaden Huntley, Nina Peterson, and Nicole Peterson
National Merit Semi-Finalists Announced
October 2, 2024
Shortly after auditions, the cast gets together for their second rehearsal
City High Theater Begins Preparing for Diary of a Wimpy Kid
October 2, 2024
High School Mock Trial members advise middle school students as part of the new South East Middle School team
Mock Trial Expands to South East Middle School
October 1, 2024
Shortly after auditions, the cast gets together for their second rehearsal
City High Theater Begins Preparing for Diary of a Wimpy Kid
October 2, 2024
Kenji Radley '25 in ready position during the 2023-24 football season
Marching Band Takes the Field for First Home Football Game
September 6, 2024
Liam Murphy ‘24 holds a piece of his work
Q&A with Student Artist Liam Murphy
May 15, 2024
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brandon Davie
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brandon Davie
April 25, 2024
Yomi Hemley ‘25 and Ian Deleeuw ‘24 perform as Lina Lamont and Don Lockwood in ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
‘Singin’ in the Rain’ Ends Show Run with Sold Out Matinee
April 24, 2024
At the start of the game, the football team from City High rushes onto the field
FOUR IN A ROW
October 9, 2024
Zach Meredith Chips for Birdie on hole 14 at Pleasant Valley Golf Course
City Boys Golf takes down West High, Liberty, and Prairie on Senior Night
October 4, 2024
Joseph Hayek '27 Reading his putt for par on 11th green at Pleasant Valley Golf Course
JV Golf Wins at Pleasant Valley Meet
October 4, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS POD: City Faces Dav Central HoCo Edition
October 4, 2024
Augie’s Team Wins Annual Powderpuff Games
October 3, 2024
The Pros and Cons of the New Lunch Format
The Pros and Cons of the New Lunch Format
September 25, 2024
Graphic by Jethro Michaelson
It’s Lights Out and Away We Go
September 20, 2024
'Rains In Heaven' Song Review
‘Rains In Heaven’ Song Review
August 29, 2024
STAFF EDITORIAL: Restricting I.V.F. Harms Families
STAFF EDITORIAL: Restricting I.V.F. Harms Families
May 13, 2024
Liverpool Will Win The Premier League
Liverpool Will Win The Premier League
May 10, 2024
'Rains In Heaven' Song Review
‘Rains In Heaven’ Song Review
August 29, 2024
Who’s that doll? It’s Barbie!
Who’s that doll? It’s Barbie!
May 21, 2024
LH ALBUM REVIEW: Super Real Me
LH ALBUM REVIEW: Super Real Me
May 16, 2024
LH ALBUM REVIEW: Youth
LH ALBUM REVIEW: Youth
May 15, 2024
Why Romantic Comedies Are the Best Genre of Movies
Why Romantic Comedies Are the Best Genre of Movies
May 15, 2024
Ramy Makawi for Humans of City High
HUMANS OF CITY HIGH
September 25, 2024
Q&A With Student Senate Vice President Candidate Ethan LaLumiere
Q&A With Student Senate Vice President Candidate Ethan LaLumiere
September 10, 2024
Photo courtesy of Carmen Maria Machado
Q&A With Carmen Maria Machado
September 9, 2024
Due to recent underfunding from the state and declining/flatlining enrollment, the ICCSD has had to make budget cuts
ICCSD Faces Budget Restrictions
June 17, 2024
Black Excellence in Business Form
Black Excellence in Business Form
May 24, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS POD: City Faces Dav Central HoCo Edition
October 4, 2024
Augie’s Team Wins Annual Powderpuff Games
October 3, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS PODCAST: Battle for the Boot Recap and Kennedy Preview
September 26, 2024
Drew Nye '25 holds the Boot Trophy over his head to celebrate the win over West High School.
Offensive Explosion Secures the Boot for City
September 26, 2024
Drew Nye and the Little Hawk football team take the field at West High.
Mic’d Up with Drew Nye
September 25, 2024
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[Photo] What Your Zodiac Sign Needs to Hear by the Little Hoax

Paris Fuller, News Editor
February 2, 2021
Why voting for Joe Biden in the general election is essential for democrats to beat Donald Trump

[Photo] Democrats: Now You Have to Vote for Joe Biden

Jesse Hausknecht-Brown, Feature Editor
May 17, 2020
South East Spring Play Cast List Announced

South East Spring Play Cast List Announced

Reese Hill, Reporter
March 18, 2020
Horoscopes by the Little Hoax - Week of March 15

Horoscopes by the Little Hoax – Week of March 15

Reese Hill, Reporter
March 15, 2020
Art by Reese Hill

Charisma performs at Liberty High School during the annual Choirs for a Cause event.

“Choirs for a Cause” Benefit Concert Kicks Off Show Choir Season

Reese Hill, Reporter
February 11, 2020
Members of the City High large group speech team pose for a picture at the end of the competition day.

Speech Competes at State

Reese Hill, Reporter
February 10, 2020
Art by Reese Hill

[Photo] Ok Bloomer

Isaac Bullwinkle, Reporter
February 7, 2020
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All Seven Large-Group Speech Events Make State

Reese Hill, Reporter
January 27, 2020
The hallway next to Opstad's "vom" entrance.

Matilda Auditions Approaching

Reese Hill, Reporter
January 6, 2020
English teacher Troy Peters assembles the decorations on the Ghost of Christmas Present.

Navaro Nehring features his puppets in “A Christmas Carol”

Reese Hill and Shoshie Hemley
November 15, 2019
Art by Reese Hill

[Photo] Social Media is Good

Shoshie Hemley, Opinion editor
November 15, 2019
Daphne Knoop '20's collage painting titled "Anxiety", made with acrylic paint, string, fabric, found objects, and even human hair.

Featured Talent: Daphne Knoop

Reese Hill, Reporter
November 13, 2019
The gaping hole replacing the upper parking lot creates some inconveniences for students.

The Little Hoax: Bottomless Chasm Where “Jock Lot” Used to Be Posing Parking Troubles for Students

Reese Hill, Reporter
November 11, 2019
Horoscopes by the Little Hoax - Week of November 3

Horoscopes by the Little Hoax – Week of November 3

Reese Hill, Reporter
November 4, 2019
4th Avenue Jazz Company: New Themes, New Progress

4th Avenue Jazz Company: New Themes, New Progress

Reese Hill, Reporter
October 25, 2019
Members of student senate solemnly decide to abolish gender throughout the school.

The Little Hoax: Student Senate Abolishes Gender

Reese Hill, Reporter
October 8, 2019
Phong Featured Image

Q&A with Scrooge

Reese Hill, Reporter
October 3, 2019
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a condition about which many are not aware.

To Thine Own Self Be Cruel

Reese Hill, Reporter
October 2, 2019
The brand Muscle Milk.

Boosting Nutrition

Carly Weigel and Reese Hill
October 1, 2019
City High students look at cast list.

Christmas Carol Cast List Released

Reese Hill, Reporter
September 20, 2019
The hallway next to Opstad's "vom" entrance.

Auditions for A Christmas Carol Approaching

Reese Hill, Reporter
August 28, 2019
Horoscopes by The Little Hoax - Back to School Week 2019

Horoscopes by The Little Hoax – Back to School Week 2019

Reese Hill, Reporter
August 26, 2019
Horoscopes by The Little Hoax – Week of February 24

Horoscopes by The Little Hoax – Week of February 24

Reese Hill, Reporter
February 26, 2019
The hallway next to Opstad's "vom" entrance.

Upcoming Auditions and Theater Productions

Reese Hill, Reporter
February 25, 2019
This painting of strawberries is part of Bella Epstein '19's AP Studio Art portfolio

Featured Talent: Bella Epstein

Reese Hill, Reporter
February 18, 2019
Ensemble members collaborate for a dance number at one of the first rehearsals.

Les Misérables: First Look

Reese Hill, Reporter
February 15, 2019

Switching it Up

Reese Hill, Reporter
February 14, 2019
GPA, S'il Vous Plaît?

GPA, S’il Vous Plaît?

Carly Weigel and Reese Hill
February 14, 2019
Iowa City Schools Cancel Space-Time Continuum Due to Inclement Weather

Iowa City Schools Cancel Space-Time Continuum Due to Inclement Weather

Reese Hill, Reporter
February 12, 2019
all-state speech

[Photo] Three City Speech Groups Make All-State

Carly Weigel, Reporter
February 11, 2019
Horoscopes by The Little Hoax – Week of January 27

Horoscopes by The Little Hoax – Week of January 27

Reese Hill, Reporter
January 28, 2019
Horoscopes by The Little Hoax - Week of January 13

Horoscopes by The Little Hoax – Week of January 13

Reese Hill, Reporter
January 14, 2019
The hallway next to Opstad's "vom" entrance.

Les Miserables Auditions Approaching

Reese Hill, Reporter
January 11, 2019
Winter Horoscopes by the Little Hoax

Winter Horoscopes by the Little Hoax

Reese Hill, Reporter
December 21, 2018
Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures

LH Movie Review: Into the Spider-Verse

Reese Hill, Reporter
December 20, 2018
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[Photo] In the Deep End

Carly Weigel, Reporter
December 18, 2018
Art by Estie Dillard.

Breaking News: City Placed on Soft Lockdown

Reese Hill, Reporter
December 18, 2018
Obituary: Fallen Trees

Obituary: Fallen Trees

Reese Hill, Reporter
December 17, 2018
via Jackie Blake Jenson Photography

City Circle’s Beauty and the Beast

Reese Hill, Reporter
December 10, 2018
Horoscopes by The Little Hoax – Week of December 2

Horoscopes by The Little Hoax – Week of December 2

Reese Hill, Reporter
December 3, 2018
The hallway next to Opstad's "vom" entrance.

Fall One-Act Play Auditions Approaching

Reese Hill, Reporter
August 28, 2018
Horoscopes by The Little Hoax – Week of August 26

Horoscopes by The Little Hoax – Week of August 26

Reese Hill, Reporter
August 28, 2018
Featured Talent: Lauren Darby

Featured Talent: Lauren Darby

Reese Hill, Reporter
May 23, 2018
Teacher Appreciation Week: Mr. Schumann

Teacher Appreciation Week: Mr. Schumann

Reese Hill, Reporter
May 9, 2018
Horoscopes by The Little Hoax – Week of April 29th

Horoscopes by The Little Hoax – Week of April 29th

Reese Hill, Reporter
April 29, 2018
From left: Dustin Davis, Victoria Vaughn, and Rebecca Bauer

City Circle’s Little Women Opens Friday

Reese Hill, Reporter
April 26, 2018
The Little Hoax shamed with IHSPA's Worst News Team of the Year Finalist

The Little Hoax shamed with IHSPA’s Worst News Team of the Year Finalist

Reese Hill, Reporter
April 17, 2018
Film Fest Update: Hosts Chosen, Submissions Due

Film Fest Update: Hosts Chosen, Submissions Due

Nina Lavezzo-Stecopoulos and Reese Hill
April 13, 2018
'Tis Unmanly Grief

‘Tis Unmanly Grief

Reese Hill, Reporter
April 10, 2018
Old Movie Review: Heart and Souls (1993)

Old Movie Review: Heart and Souls (1993)

Reese Hill, Reporter
April 9, 2018
Horoscopes by the Little Hoax - Week of March 25th

Horoscopes by the Little Hoax – Week of March 25th

Reese Hill, Reporter
March 27, 2018
Featured Talent: Ian Allen

Featured Talent: Ian Allen

Reese Hill, Reporter
February 19, 2018
The set of "Superior Donuts."

Play Review: “Superior Donuts”

Reese Hill, Reporter
February 17, 2018

Keeping Our Internet Ecosystem Green

Reese Hill, Reporter
February 13, 2018
Horoscopes by the Little Hoax - Week of January 21st

Horoscopes by the Little Hoax – Week of January 21st

Reese Hill, Reporter
January 21, 2018
The hallway next to Opstad's "vom" entrance.

Little Shop of Horrors Auditions Approaching

Reese Hill, Reporter
January 10, 2018

The Little Hoax: Area Mascot Finds Life Meaningless When Not Performing at Sporting Events

Reese Hill, Reporter
January 8, 2018
Horoscopes by the Little Hoax - New Year's Eve Edition

Horoscopes by the Little Hoax – New Year’s Eve Edition

Reese Hill, Reporter
January 1, 2018

To Christmas or Not to Christmas?

Mariam Keita, Anshul Gowda, Reese Hill, Greg Jones, and Henry Mildenstein
December 21, 2017
Horoscopes by the Little Hoax - Week of December 17th

Horoscopes by the Little Hoax – Week of December 17th

Reese Hill, Reporter
December 17, 2017
Featured Talent: Keaton Scandrett

Featured Talent: Keaton Scandrett

Reese Hill, Reporter
December 15, 2017
Horoscopes by the Little Hoax - Week of December 10th

Horoscopes by the Little Hoax – Week of December 10th

Reese Hill, Reporter
December 10, 2017
Lauren Rude '20 takes notes from director Ian Zahren during rehearsal.

Featured Talent: Lauren Rude

Reese Hill, Reporter
December 7, 2017
Horoscopes by The Little Hoax - Week of November 19

Horoscopes by The Little Hoax – Week of November 19

Reese Hill, Reporter
November 21, 2017
Rewinding Progress: Why We Can't Censor History

Rewinding Progress: Why We Can’t Censor History

Reese Hill, Reporter
November 7, 2017
Studying: A Key to Success

Studying: A Key to Success

Reese Hill, Reporter
November 6, 2017
To Take a Knee: The Dividing Decision

To Take a Knee: The Dividing Decision

Reese Hill and Nina Lavezzo-Stecopoulos
November 3, 2017
Horoscopes by the Little Hoax - Week of Oct. 22

Horoscopes by the Little Hoax – Week of Oct. 22

Reese Hill, Reporter
October 25, 2017
Horoscopes by the Little Hoax -- Week of October 15

Horoscopes by the Little Hoax — Week of October 15

Reese Hill, Reporter
October 16, 2017
Horoscopes by The Little Hoax -- Week of October 8th

Horoscopes by The Little Hoax — Week of October 8th

Reese Hill, Reporter
October 8, 2017
New Teacher Profile: Ms. Lilly

New Teacher Profile: Ms. Lilly

Reese Hill, Reporter
October 4, 2017
In the congested intersection, students struggle to detach themselves from the writhing crowd.

The Little Hoax: That One Intersection Still Impossible to Survive During Passing Time

Reese Hill, Reporter
October 3, 2017
At the varsity football game student protestors knelt while counter-protestors held a flag behind them. Assistant Principal Scott Jespersen stands in between the protests.

Students Kneel and Display Flag During National Anthem

Reese Hill and Nina Lavezzo-Stecopoulos
October 2, 2017
Horoscopes by The Little Hoax - Week of October 1st

Horoscopes by The Little Hoax – Week of October 1st

Reese Hill, Reporter
October 1, 2017
City High Takes Field Trip to Chicago's Hamilton

City High Takes Field Trip to Chicago’s Hamilton

Reese Hill, Reporter
October 1, 2017
Elizabeth Schau

Elizabeth Schau

Reese Hill, Reporter
September 29, 2017
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