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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

Ames High freshman Anya Adcock was named the first place winner in The Web’s first annual Webster Awards by The Web staff. Her opinion piece covers the flaws of the popular language learning app Duolingo. Adcock describes it all with unflinching humor, and no, she isn’t afraid of Duo the owl. Created with Canva.

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...

Webster Award Winner Runner-Up: On the Write Track- How Jolie Blackburn Uses Writing to Improve Herself

Ava Kellen, Guest Writer February 19, 2025

Jolie Blackburn sits behind her computer, a small idea that appeared in the middle of the night ready to blossom into a full story with interesting characters, intense descriptions, and an intricate plot....

Dr. Pomerance attends a Freedom Summer Reunion in 2015. Photo Credit: The Keene Sentinel

Webster Award Winner Runner-Up: The Midwesterner Who Went South- How Dr. Carl Pomerance Stood Up for Change in 1964

Olivia Zhang, Guest Writer February 19, 2025

Dr. Carl Pomerance has carved a distinguished path for himself, as a celebrated American number theorist and professor at Dartmouth University; however, he also once paved a path for equality in America...

Webster Award Winner Runner-Up: Esteemed Artist Henry Cullen Illustrates His Story

Walter Floyd, Guest Writer February 18, 2025

An artist walks into the glass room and takes a seat. Across from him is a dashing young fellow who starts recording. The reporter asks him about his childhood artwork, “What was the first thing you...

Webster Award Winner Runner-Up: Arrow Allen, Athlete of all Seasons

Siwon Isaac Park, Guest Writer February 18, 2025

In the fall, Arrow Allen ties his shoes on the grass. In the winter, he ties them on the court. In the spring, he ties them on the track. Arrow Allen is a freshman at Ames High School who plays multiple...

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