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

The WEB

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

The WEB

The somber entryway to the current high school pool, clearly outdated and decrepit.

The Pool Dilemma

Lisa Cochran, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 5, 2017

  Senior Olivia Jenks secures her swim cap over her hair, determinedly snaps her goggles onto her face and prepares to swim briskly to the other side of the Ames High pool. A stench of mildew...

Election Reflection

Election Reflection

Selaam Dollisso, Online Managing Editor September 25, 2017

The night of September 25th, community members gathered to witness the induction of newest Ames School Board members Monic Behnken, Jamet Colton, and Gina Perez. The results of the election shifted the...

De-Collectivizing Collective Bargaining in Iowa

De-Collectivizing Collective Bargaining in Iowa

Lisa Cochran, Co-editor-in-chief May 17, 2017

In the wake of recent political events, the issue of collective bargaining has become prevalent in our community. Recently, the district took a vote on this issue and a new law was put into place by Republican...

The New World Order

The New World Order

Skip Stevens, The Reporter April 24, 2017

(We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming)   When in the course of human events it becomes apparent that we the people have so digressed from the individual investigation of truth to...

Your Shirt Costs More Than You Think

Jourdan-Ashle Barnes, Reporter April 20, 2017

Being able to buy cute clothes for a good price seems like the perfect deal for most consumers. However, very few people realize the long-term effects of these purchases. Fast fashion is defined as retailers...

Teacher Sleep

Lucas Bleyle, Print Manager March 23, 2017

It’s widely known that the High School a time of less than adequate sleep for students, but does this trend extend to teachers? An unscientific poll conducted by Chiara Travesset and Lucas Bleyle concludes...

Iowa State Universitys President Leath Resigns

Iowa State University’s President Leath Resigns

Elizabeth Jackson, Reporter March 22, 2017

It was announced on Monday, March 20th, that Iowa State University’s President Leath would be the new president of Auburn University in Alabama. President Leath will be replacing Jay Gogue who is retiring....

The Truth Within The Lies of Media

The Truth Within The Lies of Media

McKenzie Reimer, Co-Editor In Chief March 22, 2017

Since the beginning of time, information has traveled fast from person to person. Unfortunately, along with this comes the spread of false and often inaccurate information. This leads the people of our...

Novus Ordo Seclorum Pt. 1

Novus Ordo Seclorum Pt. 1

Skip Stevens, The Reporter March 21, 2017

(We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming)   When in the course of human events it becomes apparent that we, the people, have so digressed from the individual investigation of truth...

The 5 issues multi activity students are likely to face

The 5 issues multi activity students are likely to face

Sam Stuve, Reporter February 23, 2017

There are a lot of multi sport/activity students in our high school. Some of them struggle, some of the flourish. Some people put too much on their plate and it affects how well they do those activities....

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