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

The WEB

As Senate File 496 modifies provisions related to school district library programs, classics such as Toni Morrisons Beloved and Alice Walkers The Color Purple are pulled from classroom shelves.
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Books Banned From Iowa Classrooms - What Does it Look Like at Ames High?
Charlotte Canny, News Editor • October 28, 2023

In the back corner of English teacher James Webb’s high school classroom is a collection of large reusable bags. They’re filled with books. “And...

The greenhouse will give students the opportunity to take a hands-on approach to biology. Students will be given the opportunity to curate plant species of their choice and be actively involved in every step of the process. This image was created with Canva.
AHS Introduces New Greenhouse Renovations
Sam Galindo, Opinion Editor • October 28, 2023

Many Ames students have noticed new facilities being constructed outside near the big lot, and surely they have asked themselves what these new...

Dr. Paul Numedahl works at his desk in the afternoon. Numedahl began his position in September and is planning to stay. “I’m not going anywhere,” he said.
AHS Welcomes New Principal Dr. Numedahl
Chantal de Macedo Eulenstein, Editor-in-Chief • October 25, 2023

August 24th was not only the first day of school for returning sophomores, juniors, and seniors to Ames High, but for Ames High’s new principal,...

Review: Utopia by Travis Scott
Review: Utopia by Travis Scott
Brody Lang, Sports and Activities Editor • September 22, 2023

The Houston native’s highly anticipated fourth studio album, Utopia, was released over a month ago, yet it still divides fans. From the first...

Baku City Circuit
Race Recap: 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Lily Lupardus, Editor-in-Chief • May 4, 2023
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live intentionally.
live intentionally.
Lily Lupardus, Editor-in-Chief • May 22, 2023
The Right Thing To Do
The Right Thing To Do
Bennett Anderson May 22, 2023
Review: Utopia by Travis Scott
Review: Utopia by Travis Scott
Brody Lang, Sports and Activities Editor • September 22, 2023
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Camera: How To
Camera: How To
Humza Maqsood, Director of Multimedia
2021 Ames High School Time Capsule
Haley Reeves and Erin Murphy
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