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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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Baklava & Turmeric Tea

Baklava & Turmeric Tea

Sofie Lie and Lucy McGehee
March 9, 2017
A Bitter Pill to Swallow

A Bitter Pill to Swallow

Nova Meurice and Sofie Lie
February 8, 2017
Elizabeth Bernal, who works for food service at City High, attends a meeting at the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa on February 4th. Bernal has been a proponent for immigrant rights, and advocated on behalf of Iowa City becoming a sanctuary city at a City Council meeting.

[Photo] Iowa City Reaffirms Immigration Stance

February 7, 2017
ICCSD Releases Thought Exchange Results

ICCSD Releases Thought Exchange Results

Sofie Lie, Executive Editor
January 10, 2017
Taking a Stand[ing Rock]

Taking a Stand[ing Rock]

Maya Durham, Lucy McGehee, and Sofie Lie
December 15, 2016
(from left to right, top to bottom row) Billy Holiday 20, Alma Apolonio Bernal 17, Laura Apolonio Bernal 19, Alicia Estrada 19, Anita Casas 18, Erick Vázquez 18, and Byron Ortiz 18 stand in silent protest in the main foyer after school on Friday, November 18th.

As Hate Crimes Spike Nationwide, Students Lead Silent Protest

November 19, 2016
Anita Casas 18 (in focus) stands arm in arm with fellow students in the main foyer after school on Friday, November 18th.

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A group of ten students silently protested discrimination and acts of hate at City High on Friday, November 18th. Earlier this week, a group of West High students organized a sit-in expressing the same sentiment.

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Alicia Estrada 19 sits on the staircase following a silent march around the school in protest of discrimination.

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Byron Ortiz 18 silently protests on Friday, November 18th. The tape over Ortizs mouths reads wall jumper. The aim of the protest, Ortiz said, was to stand in solidarity with those subjected to discrimination.

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Anthony Foster 17 sits in solidarity with those who have experienced discrimination in the wake of the election. Foster, along with the other nine protesters, gathered during lunch to make signs for the protest held later that day.

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Undocumented

Sofie Lie and Lucy McGehee
November 13, 2016
After filling out commit-to- vote cards, supporters of Hillary Clinton converse with Riley Lewers 16.

Iowa’s Role in November Election

Sofie Lie, Executive Editor
September 30, 2016
The goats clearing out a wooded residential lot.

Up-and-Coming Goat Business to Work in ICCSD

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
April 24, 2016
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who won the Wisconsin primary, speaking in Iowa City prior to the Iowa Caucus on February 1st.

Wisconsin Primary Recap: Twitter Poll Predictions, Results

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
April 6, 2016
Tickets to Grease Now on Sale

Tickets to Grease Now on Sale

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
April 5, 2016
6 Hours in Fairfield

6 Hours in Fairfield

Sofie Lie and Lucy McGehee
March 28, 2016
Politikid Podcast brings LH reporters voice on current political issues.

Super Tuesday: A Storify Recap of Yesterday’s Results

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
March 2, 2016
Iowa’s Top-Ranked Graduation Rates Raise Questions of College Readiness

Iowa’s Top-Ranked Graduation Rates Raise Questions of College Readiness

Lucy McGehee and Sofie Lie
February 11, 2016
NBC Producer Ben Plesser, joined by IPRs Ben Kieffer on stage, answers questions submitted by the audience.

NBC Producer Visits University Library, Discusses ISIS

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
February 10, 2016
City High Caucus Site Breaks Attendance Records

City High Caucus Site Breaks Attendance Records

Maya Durham, Naomi Meurice, Nova Meurice, and Sofie Lie
February 2, 2016
Humans of Iowa City: Precinct 18

Humans of Iowa City: Precinct 18

Sofie Lie and Nova Meurice
February 2, 2016
Bernie Sanders speaking at Coe College on September 4th.

As Caucus Nears, Students Speculate On Outcome In Twitter Polls

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
January 26, 2016
Politikid Podcast brings LH reporters voice on current political issues.

Paris Attacks, Refugee Crisis Change Scope of the Presidential Election

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
November 19, 2015

[Video] Farm to Table

Nova Meurice and Sofie Lie
November 6, 2015
Sherman poses while teaching.

[Photo] Meet Mrs. Sherman

October 3, 2015
Crowd of students erupts during Bernie Sanders rally

Iowa in Political Spotlight

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
September 24, 2015
Art by AJ Boulund

New Board Looks to Future of District

Sofie Lie and Nova Meurice
September 23, 2015
Left to Right: Dominic Balesteri-Fox 16, Innes Hicsasmaz 16, Sarah Smith 17, Nova Meurice 17, Sonali Durham 16

Pacemaker Announces Little Hawk Finalists

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
September 11, 2015
Senator Sanders speaks at Coe College.

Bernie Sanders leads town meeting in Cedar Rapids

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
September 5, 2015
Best Buddies Ice Cream Social to be held today

Best Buddies Ice Cream Social to be held today

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
September 2, 2015
Students in AP Studio Art work on their portfolios.

AP Studio Art Pulled from Course Selection

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
April 17, 2015
Sangsters visitation set for Thursday in old gym

Sangster’s visitation set for Thursday in old gym

Sofie Lie, Online News Editor
March 25, 2015
Randy Brown retires after 25 years of teaching at City High

World History Teacher Retires after 25 Years at City High

Sofie Lie and Lucy McGehee
March 16, 2015

[Video] Chalking up a Life in the Gym

Sofie Lie and Sadie Hobbs
March 13, 2015
Addison Kosier 15, Ben Sindt 15 and Tyler Fay 15 perform in 4th Ave.

City High Show Choirs End Season with Spring Show

Sofie Lie, reporter
March 9, 2015
ICCSD Releases Proposed New District Maps for 2017

ICCSD Releases Proposed New District Maps for 2017

Sofie Lie and Bella Pittman
February 11, 2015
Large Group Speech advances to state

[Video] Large Group Speech advances to state

Sofie Lie
January 28, 2015
French students protest anti-expression terrorist attacks. High school students rallied in Meaux.

French Students Protest Terrorist Shootings in Paris

Sofie Lie, reporter
January 12, 2015

Students and Teachers Participate in National Novel Writing Month

Sofie Lie, Sadie Hobbs, and Lydia Kaufmann
November 30, 2014
Hoover Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Hoover Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Sofie Lie, Reporter
November 4, 2014

City High Volleyball team faces Prairie

Sofie Lie and Sadie Hobbs
November 4, 2014
Helping to End Human Trafficking, One Run at a Time

Helping to End Human Trafficking, One Run at a Time

Sofie Lie and Sadie Hobbs
September 25, 2014
Coach Sabers 34th Football Season

Coach Sabers’ 34th Football Season

Sadie Hobbs, Bella Pittman, and Sofie Lie
September 19, 2014
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