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NHS 5k Fundraiser for Belin Blank Children's Hospital
NHS 5k Fundraiser for Belin Blank Children’s Hospital
Ames High students leave the football field at the end of the walkout on Wednesday, March 1st.
Ames Middle and High School Students Protest Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills
Lifeguard Equipment
Four New Physical Education Courses Added to The Ames High Registration Handbook
Ms. Polashek conducting the Ames High Orchestra in the fall of 2021.
Ms. Polashek: A Lifetime of Music
Ames High's new auditorium
Ames High Theater’s New Life
For the Humanities: Creating Stories
Photo session for DECA. Photo by leelandphoto
A Journey Through DECA
Elizabeth Brenneman sits and poses at her desk. Brenneman seeks to create an environment in her classroom where all students, regardless of skill level, can feel empowered.
Teacher Spotlight: Elizabeth Brenneman
Jabari Hinson (middle) stands with his teammates before a tournament—photo by Adam Atkinson.
Grappling Greatness: Jabari Hinson
Sylvie McConnell showing off her skills at the fall cheer showcase before her state performance. Photo by Ryan Renger.
Athlete by Nature, Cheerleader by Choice.
A voting official sorts through envelopes for ballots.
A Blue Dot In a Sea of Red
During classes, students are asked to store their phones in a caddy like the one pictured above. Some students opt to keep their phones in their backpacks.
New Ames High Policy Takes Phones Out of the Classroom
Senior Akshay Sarda raises his hand to answer a journal prompt provided by the RULER curriculum. RULER aims to provide students with the tools needed to regulate their emotions beyond high school.
New Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum Seeks to Create More Positive School Environment
David Lee Senior Column: Words, words, words. How to not lose meaning behind the words you write.
David Lee Senior Column: Words, words, words. How to not lose meaning behind the words you write.
Inflation - In a Nutshell
Inflation – In a Nutshell
Girls conference tournament. Photo by Adam Atkinson
100 Wins and Counting: Lexa Rozevink Strength, Dedication, and Wrestling Greatness
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
State competition group poses for a picture after their victory at state cheer. Photo by Ethel Navarro
Ames High Cheer Team Makes History with Double State Championship Wins
Colden Bray (#58), celebrates after making a stuff in the backfield during Ames High's "Little CyHawk" bout vs. City High.
The Ames High Football Team Faces Yet Another Coaching Change, Posing New Challenges for Senior Players
Jabari Hinson (middle) stands with his teammates before a tournament—photo by Adam Atkinson.
Grappling Greatness: Jabari Hinson
Webster Award Winner Runner-Up: On the Write Track- How Jolie Blackburn Uses Writing to Improve Herself
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
Webster Award Winner Runner-Up: Esteemed Artist Henry Cullen Illustrates His Story
Webster Award Winner Runner-Up: Arrow Allen, Athlete of all Seasons
In this article we explore how teachers at Ames High first met their now partners and began dating.
Teacher Meet-Cutes? Yes please!
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)
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Do We Need a Better Way to Teach Math?
I Found My High School Problems Reflected in Sylvia Plath
Voting For Our Government: Does Race Matter?
This month our Editor-in-Chief features three of her favorite reads of October in her new reading corner! Created with Canva.
October Reads – Chantal’s Reading Corner
This month our Editor-in-Chief features three of her favorite reads of October in her new reading corner! Created with Canva.
October Reads – Chantal’s Reading Corner
Photos by Hector Vivas, Scott Garfitt, The Brown Daily Herald, and Gustavo Dudamel.
What We’re Listening to: May 2024
Review: Utopia by Travis Scott
Review: Utopia by Travis Scott
Frank Ocean Delivers Odd Coachella Performance
Frank Ocean Delivers Odd Coachella Performance
Review: Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd by Lana Del Rey
Review: Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd by Lana Del Rey
Winter Tidings
Winter Tidings
2019 October Comic
October 2019
May 2019
April 2019
March 2019
Oct. 2018 Shout
History of Shout
History of Shout
Shouting the New Leaders: Trinity and Jonathan
In Support of Folly
In Support of Folly
Shout: March, 2015
The student newspaper of, by, and for Ames High School.

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

The WEB
Bennett Anderson

Bennett Anderson, Editor-in-Chief

All Articles posted are representative of only a moment of Bennett’s opinions as a highschooler, likely to change at any given time.

All content by Bennett Anderson
The Right Thing To Do

The Right Thing To Do

Bennett Anderson
May 22, 2023
What We're Listening to May 2023

What We’re Listening to May 2023

Elaina Johnson and Bennett Anderson
May 22, 2023
Amazon's New "Fulfillment Center" Via : Scottish Gov.

Living In Excess

Bennett Anderson
May 22, 2023
Creator: Sylvain Liechti | Credit: MONUSCO/Sylvain Liechti

Batteries Kill: Slavery In The Congo

Bennett Anderson
May 19, 2023
Ames High WEB staff members hold their drinks from 1+1 in a circle. Photo by Lily Lupardus.

Tasty Tuesday: 1+1 Review

Lily Lupardus, David Lee, Celeste Symons, Chantal de Macedo Eulenstein, Bennett Anderson, and Aaron Perrotte
May 11, 2023
WEB Staff member Elaina Johnson entering Little Woods tea shop on Main Street

Tasty Tea-Day: Little Woods Review

Lily Lupardus, Elaina Johnson, Bennett Anderson, Ellyn Foglesong, and Celeste Symons
November 21, 2022

Short Opinions: On Your Opinions

Bennett Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2022
Known Face, New Teacher: Ms. Kaufman

Known Face, New Teacher: Ms. Kaufman

Bennett Anderson, Editor
October 27, 2022
The End of Tradition - The Wall

The End of Tradition – The Wall

Bennett Anderson, S&A Editor
June 1, 2022
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers her Condition of the State address before a joint session of the Iowa Legislature, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, at the Statehouse in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

The current progression of legislation affecting Iowa’s public schools

Bennett Anderson
May 26, 2022
Kathy Packer

Kathy Packer

Bennett Anderson
May 25, 2022
Lily Lupardus enjoyed using Lockwood's typewriter to produce this article's title.

Tasty Tuesday: Lockwood Review

Sam Keenan, Varun Prasanna, Sophia Cordoba, Lily Lupardus, Leola Almquist, Humza Maqsood, Joshua Casady, Bennett Anderson, and Sofia Mamakos
March 10, 2022
The Web staff sits down inside Daytime Diner for a taste of their food and drinks.

Tasty Tuesday: A Daytime Review

Calia Alexe, Leola Almquist, Bennett Anderson, Sophia Cordoba, Sam Keenan, Lily Lupardus, Humza Maqsood, Sofia Mamakos, and Varun Prasanna
November 2, 2021
Teacher Paige Seibert

Welcoming Back: Paige Seibert

Bennett Anderson, Sports & Activities Editor
October 27, 2021
The Web staff poses outside Burgies with hands full of drinks.

Tasty Tuesday: A Burgie’s Review

Sophia Cordoba, Lily Lupardus, Jack Wanamaker, Bennett Anderson, Humza Maqsood, Leola Almquist, Varun Prasanna, Calia Alexe, and Sam Keenan
October 19, 2021
Associate Principal Jeff Anderson

Associate Principal Jeff Anderson

Bennett Anderson
June 7, 2021
ANALYSIS: Students like block scheduling but dislike one-way hallways and closed campus

ANALYSIS: Students like block scheduling but dislike one-way hallways and closed campus

Bennett Anderson, Reporter
April 2, 2021
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