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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
Girls conference tournament. Photo by Adam Atkinson
100 Wins and Counting: Lexa Rozevink Strength, Dedication, and Wrestling Greatness
For the Humanities: Creating Stories
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
A voting official sorts through envelopes for ballots.
A Blue Dot In a Sea of Red
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
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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
Jon Hart's Party School seeks to challenge the elitism surrounding college admissions. While entertaining, it falls short of thorough criticism. Cover art by Siori Kitajima.
“Safety School” or Blessing in Disguise? Rating: 6.8/10
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
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Which is Santa, which is Karl Marx? The answer may surprise you.

Christmas: Communist Conspiracy?

Stefan Kraus, Opinion Haver • November 13, 2013

The slow dwindling of bro-tank sightings and the crystallization of my nipples into perfect replicas of the Hope Diamond signal the fast approach of the winter solstice. In honor of this charitable time...

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