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Senior Dominique Blackman 24 and Junior Maria Henderson 25 look up at the solar eclipse in front of City High School
PHOTO STORY: City High Students Observe the Solar Eclipse
April 9, 2024
The Junior Team poses with their second place trophy in the Iowa Supreme Court Chambers. Photo courtesy of Liz Matel
City Mock Trial Takes Home Runner-Up Trophy at State Competition
April 8, 2024
New Locked Doors Policy
New Locked Doors Policy
April 3, 2024
City Mock Trial’s Junior Team takes a group picture before their final round, fighting as the Prosecution side. Photo courtesy of Brody Clarke
BREAKING NEWS: City High Sweeps at Mock Trial Regionals
March 22, 2024
Students work on a puzzle in the Creation Station together
Library Creation Stations Find Popularity
February 29, 2024
Mens Soccer Regular Season Opener vs Marshalltown
Men’s Soccer Regular Season Opener vs Marshalltown
March 28, 2024
Mens Soccer to Scrimmage Regina
Men’s Soccer to Scrimmage Regina
March 22, 2024
Joel Eckhardt 24 prepares for a goal kick in the team’s regular season matchup against Linn-Mar
Boys Soccer Opens with Home Scrimmage Versus West Liberty
March 21, 2024
Charlie Firmstone ‘25 fills out one of his many March Madness brackets
LH March Madness Challenge
March 20, 2024
UFA Founder and Iowa Rower Jaecee Hall poses for a photo in her apparel. Photo courtesy of Hall
Unbreakable Female Athlete: What Does it Mean to be ‘Unbreakable’?
March 18, 2024
VAR Should Be Changed in Soccer
VAR Should Be Changed in Soccer
April 2, 2024
Diego Loria-Eivins ‘24
LH ALBUM REVIEW: All I Hear
February 28, 2024
The Art Room Register Podcast
The Art Room Register: Episode 1
February 22, 2024
City High Students protest the Perry High School Shooting on January 8th, 2024
The End of School Shootings Starts With Stricter Gun Laws
February 20, 2024
STAFF EDITORIAL: What More Will It Take?
STAFF EDITORIAL: What More Will It Take?
February 14, 2024
City’s New Holiday: Mira Cunning Invents Mr. Bacon Day
City’s New Holiday: Mira Cunning Invents Mr. Bacon Day
April 11, 2024
Get Ready With Us
Get Ready With Us
March 26, 2024
James Patterson holds the Guinness Book of World Record for the most New York Times bestselling titles, with over 260. Photo courtesy of James Patterson
Q&A With World’s Bestselling Author James Patterson
March 8, 2024
Tai Caputo ‘25 is a Feature and Opinion Co-Editor for The Little Hawk
Day in the Life of an Opinion Editor
February 28, 2024
MESU x The Little Hawk: Black History Month Interviews
MESU x The Little Hawk: Black History Month Interviews
February 20, 2024
LH SHOW REVIEW: Percy Jackson and the Olympians
LH SHOW REVIEW: Percy Jackson and the Olympians
April 2, 2024
A Few Glamorous Looks of the 2024 Oscars
A Few Glamorous Looks of the 2024 Oscars
March 22, 2024
Mollys Oscars Predictions
Molly’s Oscars Predictions
March 8, 2024
Black History Month Movie Recommendations
Black History Month Movie Recommendations
February 19, 2024
LH Album Review: Sparkling Blue
LH Album Review: Sparkling Blue
February 15, 2024
West Kauper and Robin Calhoun, who plays Heidi Schreck in the Iowa premiere of ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’, act out a scene. Photo courtesy of West Kauper
West Kauper Debates the Constitution
April 12, 2024
Concert Choir performs at St. Mary’s Church to conclude the Cathedral Concert
PHOTO STORY: City Choirs Hold Cathedral Concert at St. Mary’s Church
April 11, 2024
Mrs. Stucky-Swanson conducts the pit during Act 2
PHOTO STORY: Pit Orchestra Starts Rehearsals for ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
April 3, 2024
PERFORMER PROFILE: Abril Bejarano Hamity
PERFORMER PROFILE: Abril Bejarano Hamity
March 28, 2024
Concert Choir listens while composer Craig Hella Johnson answers questions
Composer Craig Hella Johnson Zooms with Concert Choir
March 25, 2024
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Ian DeLeeuw
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Ian DeLeeuw
March 29, 2024
Tai Caputo ‘25 plays her violin in the orchestra room at City
PERFORMER PROFILE: Tai Caputo
February 27, 2024
The Art Room Register Podcast
The Art Room Register: Episode 1
February 22, 2024
MESU x The Little Hawk: Black History Month Interviews
MESU x The Little Hawk: Black History Month Interviews
February 20, 2024
LOVESTRUCK
LOVESTRUCK
February 14, 2024
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Andrea Hernandez 22 and Emily Grecian pose for a photo.

Cookies and Communities: Providing a Safe Space for Students

Rebecca Michaeli and Aala Basheir
May 19, 2022
Heidi Stalkfleet 22 prepares for her race. Photo courtesy of Heidi Stalkfleet

Mental Health in Sports: Performance Pressure

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Aala Basheir, Aaron Stalkfleet, and Ben Horwitz
April 15, 2022
Aala and Gretas Letter from the Editors

Aala and Greta’s Letter from the Editors

Greta Stanier and Aala Basheir
April 5, 2022
Jake Roth 22 and Nathalie Nunez 22 pose with club members as they sell baked goods.

Student Senate Brings Back ‘Tampon Tuesday’

Aala Basheir
February 28, 2022
Sustainability at City High: The Composting Dilemma

Sustainability at City High: The Composting Dilemma

Aala Basheir, Features Editor
December 16, 2021
The ICCSD Implements New Grading Policy

The ICCSD Implements New Grading Policy

Aala Basheir, Features Editor
December 9, 2021
Andre Wright speaks to students in the Little Theater.

Humanize My Hoodie Co-Founder Speaks With Students

Rebecca Michaeli and Aala Basheir
November 4, 2021
Earlier this year, House File 802 was passed through the Iowa Legislature. The infamous bill has set off debates amongst politicians, teachers and administrators.

The New Laws of Teaching Race in Iowa

Aala Basheir and Lulu Roarick
October 14, 2021
Art by Aala Basheir

Autism Awareness/Acceptance

Aala Basheir
May 18, 2021
This time of year can bring many joys to people, especially those who observe the Christmas holiday. Though for those who do not celebrate Christmas, the holiday season can create a feeling of isolation.

Not In Season

Rebecca Michaeli and Aala Basheir
March 17, 2021
The NESTT staff held an open house where they showed a variety activities that they offer

NESTT: New Mental Health Resources at City High

Jesse Hausknecht-Brown and Aala Basheir
February 22, 2021
Humanize My Hoodie founders and friends, Andre Wright and Jason Sole, pose wearing Humanize My Hoodie apparel.

HUMANIZE MY HOODIE: Behind the Brand

Aala Basheir and Rebecca Michaeli
February 18, 2021
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague speaking at a protest over the summer.

The D.C. Riot and its Effects on Iowans

Aala Basheir and Rebecca Michaeli
February 16, 2021
Fourth Ave show choir practicing in the City High cafeteria before the decision to go online.

Show Choir Season… Online?

Aala Basheir
November 19, 2020
The City High football team runs onto the field before their game against West High on Friday night.

City High Football loses in Second Round Playoffs

Aala Basheir, Features Editor
October 26, 2020
Art by Emily Kucera

Mental Health During a Global Pandemic

Aala Basheir and Rebecca Michaeli
October 24, 2020
Black Lives Matter protesters gather outside the Johnson County courthouse.

Black Lives Matter: The Fight for Equality in Iowa City

Aala Basheir, Jesse Hausknecht-Brown, and Shoshie Hemley
October 23, 2020
The storefront of Yotopia Frozen Yogurt, a local woman-owned business in Iowa City.

Iowa City Businesses Adapt to the Pandemic

Aala Basheir and Shoshie Hemley
October 23, 2020
Signs for the Republican and Democratic Nominee for Iowa Senate.

[Photo] Political Campaigns: The New Normal

Rebecca Michaeli
October 22, 2020
Oliver Bostian 21 (left) and Jeremiah Collins 21 (right) pose for a picture outside.

A Late Election: Senior Class President Candidates

Aala Basheir, Feature Editor
October 1, 2020
Around the World with COVID-19

Around the World with COVID-19

Aala Basheir and Rebecca Michaeli
May 20, 2020
Best Buddies Annual Friendship Ball

Best Buddies Annual Friendship Ball

Nathalie Nunez and Aala Basheir
March 10, 2020
Jewish Star and Muslim

Salaam Shalom

Aala Basheir and Rebecca Michaeli
February 11, 2020
Kolby Kucera 21 looks for an open teammate to execute an inbound play.

Boys Basketball: Mid-Season Streak

Aala Basheir, Reporter
February 5, 2020
Students recite the National Honors Society Pledge.

[Photo] Largest Class Ever at City High Inducted into National Honors Society

Rebecca Michaeli, Reporter
February 3, 2020
Fighting a Rare Illness

Fighting a Rare Illness

Shoshie Hemley and Aala Basheir
December 20, 2019
Rebecca Michaeli 22 and Sophie Wagner 22 live with rare, chronic illnesses.

One in a Million

Aala Basheir and Shoshie Hemley
December 20, 2019
Byron Benton 21 getting ready to pass the ball in the game against Muscatine.

Varsity Boys Basketball: Seeking Control

Aala Basheir, Reporter
December 19, 2019
Michael Sabers City High paraprofessional showing buddy how to paint christmas ornaments.

Best Buddies Participate in Winter Actvities in Library

Jae Dancer and Aala Basheir
December 16, 2019
Rose Nkumu 20 high fives her teammates during Citys win against Cedar Rapids Kennedy.

[Photo] Girls Basketball off to a Strong Start

Rowan Boulter, Reporter
December 9, 2019
Varsity players attempt to block a ball.

Season Recap: Varsity Volleyball

Aala Basheir and Natalie Green
November 13, 2019
City high takes on Cedar Falls at home.

Football Series: Redemption

Aala Basheir and Wolfgang Fullenkamp
November 12, 2019
Lindsey Bolton 20 and Emma Nugent 21 attempt to block a hit from West High.

Volleyball Defeats West High in Regional Quarter Finals

Natalie Green, Rachel Marsh, and Aala Basheir
October 31, 2019
Infographic by Emme Perencevich

Dear 2109

Ruth Meehan and Aala Basheir
October 25, 2019

Best Buddies Walks in Iowa Homecoming Parade

Aala Basheir, Reporter
October 23, 2019
Infographic by Emme Perencevich

Dear 2109 – The Little Hawk Advice Column

Ruth Meehan and Aala Basheir
October 14, 2019
Infographic by Emme Perencevich

Dear 2109 – The Little Hawk Advice Column

Ruth Meehan and Aala Basheir
October 3, 2019
City High football players gather around one of their coaches to hear about plays.

Football Rebuild: A Young Team Works Back Toward Winning

Aala Basheir and Wolfgang Fullenkamp
October 3, 2019
Little Hawks lost 3-0 to Cedar Rapids Xavier Tuesday.

Little Hawks Volleyball Against Xavier

Aala Basheir, Reporter
September 4, 2019
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