As this school year draws to a close, so comes my time of often sentimental reflection. It may sound sappy and unnecessary, but I cannot help but think over my nine months at Ames High when late May hits—what...

This immigration debate has really brought out the worst in an awful lot of people. In recent columns, letters to the editor, and other opinion pieces, I have seen so many carefully worded, politically...

What do a saxophone player, a bassoon player, and a trumpet player all have in common? Well, for starters, the three are next year’s drum majors. The returning drum major will be junior Zach...

Known for her intelligent yet sometimes random chatterbox personality and her ability to win every argument with her unwavering persistence, junior Ambika Athreya has slowly but surely made quite a name...

To the Editor: I’ve been to a lot of sporting events. I like to watch the games, the athletes, the cheerleaders. But there’s something I always pay attention to: the fans. I look at...

To the Editor: Do you remember cubbies? You know, those little shelves and open lockers that we used in elementary school? I think that we should go back to the cubbie system. And do you want to know why?...

Ben Ruppert and Ethan Forsgren have been selected as the new co-presidents for the next school year. Although many heard them speak in the assembly, some do not know what they are really all about. The...

I could be sentimental or emotional. I could say how much this year and all my high school years have meant to me, but I’m not going to. I’m going to tell you straight up how excited...

I’m graduating from Ames High? Holy crap. I mean, I knew I would graduate. I just didn’t know it would come so freakin’ fast. Ever since I was a freshman I was ready to be...

After undergoing an extensive national search, the school board has appointed Dr. Linda Beyea as the new superintendent of the Ames Community School District. Beyea is originally from Marshalltown, Iowa,...