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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

WHY BLACK PEOPLE KEEP DYING IN PRISONS UNFAIRLY

April 14, 2017

“Capital punishment means them without the capital get the punishment.” This powerful quote from Just Mercy written by Bryan Stevenson addresses an ever present issue in this country. The United States...

Our Beautiful Struggle (4th Period)

April 14, 2017

“I did not know then that this is what life is - just when you master the geometry of one world, it slips away, and suddenly again, you're swarmed by strange shapes and impossible angles.” ― Ta-Nehisi...

AP vs. Regular vs. Advanced: taking whats right for you

AP vs. Regular vs. Advanced: taking what’s right for you

Selaam Dollisso, Online Managing Editor March 24, 2017

Deciding your course schedule can be one of the most exciting and daunting tasks as a student. The piercing, pressuring voices of older siblings, upperclassmen, friends, parents, as well as your own thoughts,...

Adios Sra. Billings, ¿Hola Jurg?

Adios Sra. Billings, ¿Hola Jurg?

Hayley Martens, Campus Life Editor March 22, 2017

Spanish 4 has long been a subject taught by Mrs. (Sra.) Billings. She has been here for 15 years teaching students the complexities of Spanish grammar and introducing the basics to new learners. This year...

Ta-Nehisi Coates

Jourdan-Ashle Barnes, Reporter February 23, 2017

Recently, New York Times bestselling author Ta-Nehisi Coates gave a lecture at Iowa State. The Great Hall was packed with students and adults eager to listen and participate in Coates’ discussion about...

News Analysis: LIFE WITHOUT ELECTIVES

News Analysis: LIFE WITHOUT ELECTIVES

Lucas Bleyle, Managing Print Editor February 22, 2017

PART 1: The English electives we had The vast, gold engraved ceiling of Carnegie Hall stretched far above, the rows of red seats extended far behind, but Ella Bartlett sat at the very front. She was here...

Reggies Sleepout - Ames

Reggie’s Sleepout – Ames

Hayley Martens, Campus Life Editor February 14, 2017

Mark your calendars for March 25th! For the first time ever, Reggie’s Sleepout will be held in Ames. It is one of the most well-known community events in Central Iowa. The event has been held in Des...

No ITBS Bribe

No ITBS Bribe

Sonja Paulson, Features and Profiles Editor February 6, 2017

There’s something nice about the start of a new semester. New schedule, new teachers, and (hopefully) a new attitude. Along with that new semester however, comes the much dreaded, standardized testing. Last...

Madrigal Madness

Achala Thippeswamy, Reporter December 16, 2016

With the holiday season at it’s peak, the annual traditions of Ames High have resurfaced and filled the halls of the school with joy. Among the many other traditions here, the Orchestra, Choir, and Drama...

Teacher Scapegoating

Sam Stuve, Reporter November 29, 2016

Been there. Done that. That’s what I like to call my Freshman year. What is Teacher Scapegoating, one might ask? Teacher Scapegoating is the act of blaming the teacher for your bad grade(s) in their...

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