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Model United Nations participants at the conference hosted at the University of Northern Iowa. Photo courtesy of Jenna Eastman
Motioning to Questions: Model United Nations
April 18, 2024
Kendra Schwarting 24 throws candy at the crowd while wearing a City High Ambassador Coat
PHOTO STORY: Spring Pep Rally Recap
April 17, 2024
Members of one of Culture Days dance performances pose for a photo during rehearsal
Preparations Begin for Culture Day
April 16, 2024
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
LH Sports Podcast
LH Sports Podcast: Spring Soccer Edition
April 17, 2024
Photo courtesy of Sara Eisenberg
Men’s Soccer Looks to Extend Undefeated Season This Week
April 17, 2024
City High Women’s Soccer’s starting lineup huddles before a game against Davenport Central on April 4th
Inside the Huddle: City High Women’s Soccer Captains
April 16, 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
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
Hassanatou Diallo 24 had her senior pictures taken at the City tennis courts. Photo courtesy of Hassanatou Diallo
Training in Ramadan: Inside the Lives of Muslimah Athletes
April 12, 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
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
LH Sports Podcast
LH Sports Podcast: Spring Soccer Edition
April 17, 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
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Shoshie Hemley

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2021 AP Research Projects

2021 AP Research Projects

Shoshie Hemley, News Editor
May 21, 2021
How college admissions and standardized testing will be different for the class of 2021 because of COVID-19.

Colleges See a Record-High Number of Applicants for the Class of ’21

Shoshie Hemley, News Editor
May 21, 2021
Photo of Thomazin Jury and her Filipino family members

#StopAsianHate Movement Battles Rise in Hate Crimes

Shoshie Hemley and Emily Martinez
May 17, 2021
Want to learn more about student senate? Check back weekly for the student senate recap.

Prom 2021 Update

Shoshie Hemley, News Editor
April 8, 2021
LH Podcasts: The Student Voices addresses freedom of speech & press, censorship, and news literacy.

The Student Voices Podcast: High School Journalism, Free Speech, Cyber Bullying, and News Literacy

Shoshie Hemley and Jesse Hausknecht-Brown
March 25, 2021
Photo of Chuck Harvey at the virtual subcommittee meeting on February 10th, 2021.

[Photo] Iowa Senate Advances Transgender Restroom Ban

Emily Martinez, Culture Editor
March 2, 2021
Lily Vanderlinden 21 chops up tomatoes for a salsa recipe.

In the Kitchen

Shoshie Hemley, News Editor
February 22, 2021
Drivers License, the song by 17 year-old Olivia Rodrigo, has been breaking records due to the song going viral on social media platforms such as Tik Tok.

Driver’s License “Brakes” Records

Shoshie Hemley, News Editor
February 16, 2021
Mock trial at City High infographic created by Emma Perencevich.

Mock Trial Online

Shoshie Hemley, News Editor
February 16, 2021
The Iowa City Community School District has seen a rise in failing grades this school year.

ICCSD Sees Rise in Failing Grades

Shoshie Hemley, News Editor
December 18, 2020
City High students were among the youth voters who saw a record-breaking turnout during the 2020 November election.

The Youth Vote

Shoshie Hemley, News Editor
December 18, 2020
Elliot Murray 21 was one of the seniors voted for Homecoming King this year.

A Different Election

Shoshie Hemley, News Editor
December 17, 2020
This years class of seniors are affected disproportionately by senioritis.

The Virus of Senioritis

Shoshie Hemley, News Editor
December 11, 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
How college admissions and standardized testing will be different for the class of 2021 because of COVID-19.

Standardized Testing During a Global Pandemic

Shoshie Hemley, News Editor
October 21, 2020
Seven City High students have been named National Merit semi-finalists for 2020.

Seven City High Students Named National Merit Semi-Finalists

Shoshie Hemley, News Editor
September 18, 2020
How college admissions and standardized testing will be different for the class of 2021 because of COVID-19.

College Admissions During COVID-19

Jesse Hausknecht-Brown and Shoshie Hemley
May 19, 2020
Graduation plans remain up in the air as COVID-19 cancels many events

Graduation Updates

Shoshie Hemley, News editor
May 17, 2020
Recently, a pair from Americorps did an energy audit on City Highs energy usage. City High is using energy in many different ways and finding ways to reduce.

Energy Usage at City High

Shoshie Hemley, News Editor
May 17, 2020
City High is just one of the schools in Iowa that has had to shut its doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic

City High Closes its Doors Due to COVID-19

Shoshie Hemley, news editor
May 15, 2020
With climate change and environmental concerns on the rise, farmers are starting not only to recognize their contributions to environmental degradation, but also the effects climate change has on them

Farming Green

Shoshie Hemley, News Editor
May 15, 2020
Climate change is an issue that is increasingly growing awareness, however this has been an issue for many Native Americans for years.

Native Land

Shoshie Hemley and Henry Mildenstein
May 15, 2020
BREAKING NEWS: ICCSD Suspends Spring Break Trips Abroad in Response to COVID-19 Worries

BREAKING NEWS: ICCSD Suspends Spring Break Trips Abroad in Response to COVID-19 Worries

Jack Carrell and Shoshie Hemley
March 6, 2020
Want to learn more about student senate? Check back weekly for the student senate recap.

Student Senate Recap: Discussion About Electing Class Representatives

Shoshie Hemley, Opinion Editor
March 5, 2020
Want to learn more about student senate? Check back weekly for the student senate recap.

Student Senate Recap: Parking Discussion and Prom Theme Decided

Shoshie Hemley, Opinion Editor
February 28, 2020
Its Not Me, its YOU

It’s Not Me, it’s YOU

Shoshie Hemley, Opinion Editor
February 21, 2020
Personal Finance Requirement Upsets Juniors Schedules

Personal Finance Requirement Upsets Juniors’ Schedules

Shoshie Hemley, Opinion Editor
February 17, 2020
State senator Zach Wahls speaks at an Elizabeth Warren rally in fall of 2019.

Impact of the Caucuses Felt Up and Down the Ballot

Shoshie Hemley, Opinion Editor
February 17, 2020
Want to learn more about student senate? Check back weekly for the student senate recap.

BREAKING NEWS: Valentine’s Day Dance is Back On

Shoshie Hemley, Opinion Editor
February 12, 2020
Students Zoe Meaney 21 and Toby Epstein21 hold signs in support of Pete Buttigieg.

[Photo] Teens Question Iowa’s Caucus and Democratic Candidates

Henry Mildenstein and Mira Bohannan Kumar
February 12, 2020
Student senate has cancelled the Valentines Day Dance

BREAKING NEWS: Student Senate Cancels Valentine’s Day Dance

Shoshie Hemley, Opinion Editor
February 12, 2020

Keep Caucuses

Shoshie Hemley, Opinion and Social Media Editor
February 10, 2020
Invested in the workings of City Highs very own bureaucracy? Youve come to the right place.

Student Senate Recap: Club Grants and Valentine’s Day Dance

Shoshie Hemley, Opinion Editor
January 23, 2020
Invested in the workings of City Highs very own bureaucracy? Youve come to the right place.

Student Senate Recap: Clubs to Receive Grants and Commons Update

Shoshie Hemley, Opinion Editor
January 10, 2020
Invested in the workings of City Highs very own bureaucracy? Youve come to the right place.

Student Senate Recap: Discussion of City’s Environmental Impact

Shoshie Hemley, Opinion Editor
January 6, 2020
Art by Haileigh Steffen. Being a teacher is a difficult job, but that job is made even more difficult when female teachers have to deal with microaggressions in the classroom.

Staff Editorial: Managing Microaggressions

Shoshie Hemley, Opinion Editor
December 31, 2019
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
Art by Haileigh Steffen. America has always been a capitalistic nation, but has its love of money reached beyond its boundaries?

The Riches of Religion

Shoshie Hemley, opinion editor
December 19, 2019
Art by Haileigh Steffen and Alison Kenaston. Dating in high school is always hard, but the experience of a queer student is far different than one of a straight student.

Staff Editorial: Dating in High School is Hard. Being Queer Makes it Harder

Shoshie Hemley, Opinion editor
November 18, 2019
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

Social Media is Good

Shoshie Hemley, Opinion editor
November 15, 2019
Cancel culture is prominent in everyday internet usage, but has it gone too far?

Cancel Culture

Shoshie Hemley, Opinion editor, Social media editor
November 15, 2019
Invested in the workings of City Highs very own bureaucracy? Youve come to the right place.

Student Senate Recap: Clubs Start Seeking Grants

Shoshie Hemley, Opinion Editor
October 30, 2019
Senator Kamala Harris speaking at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

“I Stand Here Today for the People”: Senator Kamala Harris Speaks at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Shoshie Hemley, Opinion Editor
October 23, 2019
Members of student senate solemnly decide to abolish gender throughout the school.

[Photo] The Little Hoax: Student Senate Abolishes Gender

Reese Hill, Reporter
October 8, 2019
The fine arts is a great program for students to find escape and express themselves. But which students truly do participate in that expression?

Staff Editorial: The Color Palette of the Arts

Shoshie Hemley, Opinion Editor
October 8, 2019
Student senate meeting on 9/11/19 discussing what to do about the gender categories policy for homecoming.

Student Senate Faces Pushback After Abolishing Homecoming Gender Categories

Shoshie Hemley, Opinion Editor
October 7, 2019
French teacher Tony Balcaen instructs the AP French and French V: Seal of Biliteracy dual class.

[Photo] A Tale of Two Classes

Mira Bohannan Kumar, Executive & Copy Editor
October 3, 2019

The Burden is Shared by the Government and the People

Shoshie Hemley, Opinion Editor
October 3, 2019
Homecoming court members and their escorts reacting to a projectile football.

Homecoming Royalty Voting Opens

Shoshie Hemley, Opinion Editor
September 25, 2019
Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren speaking at the IMU on September 19th.

[Photo] LH Photos of the Week

Natalie Green, Photo Editor
September 20, 2019
Many presidential candidates are currently in Iowa due to the Polk County Steak Fry, a large event for the candidates in order to gain followers for the election.

Senator Kamala Harris Visits Coralville to Spread her “3 a.m. Agenda”

Shoshie Hemley, Opinion Editor
September 19, 2019
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