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The student newspaper of, by, and for Ames High School.

The WEB

The student newspaper of, by, and for Ames High School.

The WEB

An image of The Romero House, which serves Ames residents experiencing poverty of many different forms. The Romero House is  part of the broader Catholic Worker movement, and has been active since 2020.

Ames Romero House Brings Support and Community to Those in Need

Sam Galindo, WEB Reporter March 9, 2025

In the Gospel, Jesus says that the two greatest commandments are to love the Lord with all your heart and soul, and to love your neighbor as yourself. For the volunteers at the Ames Romero House, these...

Jackson Winkey (left) and Cole Martin (right) are two of the key seniors leaving the program at the end of this year, the two are pictured celebrating Martin's semi-final appearance with Coach Andy Fecht (far right).

Pioneers, Record Breakers, Top Talents, and Stories of Growth Like No Other: The Wrestling Class of 2025

Jabari Hinson, Sports Editor March 5, 2025

With the 2024-25 wrestling season now concluded, there are a lot of big shoes to fill in the Ames High Wrestling Program. From key leaders to spark plugs, the search to find who’s next starts now. But...

Ames High dance team poses at their annual showcase, held in the Ames gymnasium. Photo Credits to: Luis Rodriguez, Rodspecs Visuals.

It’s Not Just a Sport, It’s a Family

Ally Phillips, WEB Reporter March 2, 2025

Starting in July, the Ames High dance team begins to piece together three routines for competition over the course of multiple days a week. During this time they are focused on perfecting their leaping,...

Trump has enacted a barrage of policies, primarily via executive orders, in his first month in office. (Creative Commons)

Trump’s First Month In Office Brings Drastic Change and Uncertainty

Elio Viatori and Ben Waddle February 27, 2025

On the frigid Monday afternoon of January 20th, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of America. The Republican leader won both the Electoral College and popular vote in...

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Webster Award Winner: An Honest Review of Duolingo (I’m not scared of you, Duo)

Anya Adcock, Guest Writer February 20, 2025

I’ve recently begun to get back into Duolingo, keeping a 50-something day streak alive, following all my friends for the first time and surging into the Amethyst League. However, considering the fact...

In this article we explore how teachers at Ames High first met their now partners and began dating.

Teacher Meet-Cutes? Yes please!

Chantal de Macedo Eulenstein, Editor-in-Chief February 13, 2025

The Johnsons If you walk into the lower floor of the English pod, you can find Trish Johnson teaching ninth grade English, Basic Composition, and Survey of Literature 10, and one set of stairs above...

Girls conference tournament. Photo by Adam Atkinson

100 Wins and Counting: Lexa Rozevink Strength, Dedication, and Wrestling Greatness

Ethel Navarro, Features editor January 30, 2025

Lexa’s interest in wrestling started at a young age, inspired by her father’s stories about the sport. “My dad always told me stories about when he wrestled and how much fun it was,” she shared....

Kamala Harris gives a speech at one of her rallies.

How Harris Lost: An Analysis

Chantal de Macedo Eulenstein, Editor-in-Chief November 18, 2024

In the early hours of Wednesday morning, Vice President Harris suffered a devastating loss to former President Donald Trump. The margins were not close. Contrary to the neck-in-neck race polling portrayed...

The Little Cyclone Volleyball team had a great season, winning the regular season Iowa Alliance Conference title. Although their season unfortunately ended after a loss to Valley in their sub-state matchup, the Little Cyclones proved to be a competitive underdog to look out for in coming seasons. (Photo: Tristan Spears)

While the Seniors Depart from the Volleyball Program, They Hope Their Impact Stays Around

Jabari Hinson, Sports Editor November 12, 2024

This year’s senior Volleyball class was not the typical size of many other 5A schools. However, that didn’t stop them from trying to become culture changers by leaving an impact on and off the court.  Seniors...

A voting official sorts through envelopes for ballots.

A Blue Dot In a Sea of Red

Elio Viatori, News Editor November 12, 2024

On November 5th and the weeks prior, waves of Ames voters flocked to the polls to cast their ballots. 71% of registered voters in Ames and other parts of Story County turned out to vote in the 2024 election,...

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