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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

Racist Oscar Snubs

Sahar Sebghati, Reviews Editor February 20, 2015

A lot of scrutiny has been stirring up during Hollywood award show season this year. Much of the attention, according to sources like the Huffington Post,  revolves around the lack of non-white nominees...

FAN of Winter Cheer

FAN of Winter Cheer

Jenny Zhou, Visual Editor February 12, 2015

With a new season of winter sports comes updates and new ideas. One of these that has already been taken into action is the throwing of FAN t-shirts. The shirts feature the word “FAN” with the Ames...

Mysterious calls from Bahamas cost district $20,000

Mysterious calls from Bahamas cost district $20,000

Will Fowler, Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2015

Over the last year, thousands of unusual calls to the Bahamas have been made from Ames School District lines, costing the district around $20,000. Karl Hehr, Technology Director of the district, said they...

Starting school after September 1st with Branstads new policy

Starting school after September 1st with Branstad’s new policy

Ella Bartlett, Editor in Chief February 12, 2015

Students of the Ames Community School District better prepare for 3 extra weeks of summer this year if Gov. Branstad’s new start-date policy is implemented. Director of Iowa’s Department of Education...

Its Okay With Me Dance

It’s Okay With Me Dance

Mykah Kennedy, News Editor February 12, 2015

As Valentines Day approaches, you may be wondering who to call your valentine this year. At the 14th annual It’s Okay With Me Dance held by the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames along with Ames...

E-cigarettes: a threat to public health?

E-cigarettes: a threat to public health?

Serena Paulson, Managing Editor February 10, 2015

Recently, there was a survey sent out to all of the students and staff of Ames in regards to their personal opinions on e-cigarettes and vaping devices. It may not be well known, but the survey was sent...

#itaintrape

#itaintrape

Hayley Martens, Reporter January 28, 2015

#Itaintrape is a disturbingly popular hashtag that has been sweeping over twitter the last few weeks, proving that rape culture is still an issue that needs to be addressed. The tweets are altogether condescending...

iBall season is underway

iBall season is underway

AJ Foegen, Online Editor January 28, 2015

As the new year begins, it means one thing--iBall. iBall, also known as intramural basketball, pits classmates against each other for the sole purpose of crushing each others hopes and dreams of winning...

Lilly For Target

Lilly For Target

Shelby Reeves, Reporter January 28, 2015

Debuting April 19th, the bold and beautiful Lilly Pulitzer, a popular resort and beachwear designer, (pronounced "Pull it, Sir")  will release a collaborative line with Target. While Lilly isn’t the...

The State of the Union concerns you, too

The State of the Union concerns you, too

Ella Bartlett, Editor in Chief January 28, 2015

On Tuesday, January 20th, President Obama gave the State of the Union speech to the country. Despite the important things he addressed, which concern every citizen in the United States, only ten percent...

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