On March 9, the USA Patriot Act was renewed. The act was originally passed after Sept. 11 because of the terrorist attacks. The act largely expands law enforcement authority for fighting terror inside...

Along with the recent anniversary of the United States’ invasion of Iraq came many anti-war protests across the world. In Ames, several high school students helped plan two of the main protests....

“La Semaine Française.” It has a ring to it, non? The week before Spring Break, Ames High had its very first “Semaine Française” or French...

Although the Ames High Mock Trial team didn’t place as high at their state competition as last year’s team, they still felt that with the absence of six of last year’s seniors,...

For over 30 years, the historical court case Roe vs. Wade has protected women’s right to abortion. But this was changed after South Dakota passed a new bill last month banning all abortions in...

Former Ames High English teacher Grace Bauske died Tue. March 14 at the age of 83. Bauske taught at Ames High from 1962 until she retired in 1986 when she was 64. During her career, she taught English,...

The Ames High Film Festival will be April 8th in the AHS auditorium. The festival is a great way to view and admire the hard work and talent of AHS’ aspiring filmmakers. In the past few years...

When walking through crowded hallways in a school of so many faces, it is easy to go by unnoticed. There is no better way to find out about the personalities behind these blur of faces and their amazing...

It is not very often that the opportunity to applaud President Bush’s policies arises. Amazingly enough, on March 30, the United States was given that opportunity after Bush set new standards...

When my mom was a senior in high school, she enjoyed every minute of it. She knew that her senior year was her last chance to make unforgettable memories. She wanted to remember all of the memories she...