Yoga and Stretching Club
Hayley Martens, Social Media Editor
April 1, 2016
There are many clubs at Ames High, from gardening to volunteering and feminism to business. But, there is a new club taking Ames High by storm, Yoga and Stretching Club. This club is relaxed and fun way to limber up and meet some new friends. This club started the week after spring break and meets every We...
A Multitude of Madi’s
March 31, 2016
My name is my identity. It’s the name that I write on every paper, the name that drives social connections, and the name that I’m stuck with for the rest of my life. I’m my own person. I have my own quirky character traits, my own dreams and aspirations, and my own personality. I am Madi, a uniq...
Tenfrat and the return of girls tennis
Shelby Reeves, Lifestyle Editor
March 11, 2016
For twenty four girls, spring marks not just a change in the seasons, but a change of pace. As spring break comes to a close, the tennis courts open their gates to prospective girls tennis players. Those privy to the inner workings of the team may be familiar with “Tenfrat”, an unofficial, underground orga...
Hunger Banquet
Achala Thippeswamy, Reporter
March 11, 2016
Every year, SHEPH hosts the Hunger Banquet in order to raise money for those helpful volunteers travelling to Uganda to help the less fortunate. SHEPH is a club for students at Ames High to help end poverty and hunger throughout the world. The Hunger Banquet raises awareness to issues in developing countri...
Reality of high school relationships
Sabrina Lang, Reporter
March 7, 2016
Relationships in high school are definitely a tricky topic. I, myself, have been happily in a relationship for the past two and a half years. A lot of times I get “Awh, you and your boyfriend are so cute.” Honestly, it kind of frustrates me. I know it shouldn’t and I shouldn’t take it personally,...
Let’s just not
Sabrina Lang, Reporter
March 7, 2016
I’m insanely disappointed in Ames High students. I witnessed all the feedback from Joel and Shelby’s articles from last month’s edition of the WEB. There were people calling them out on twitter and instagram. On instagram, Joel’s article was accused of attacking the prom committee. Which is...
Anime Club
McKenzie Reimer, Academics & Arts Editor
March 7, 2016
Deep in the halls of Ames High, is a place. A place so magical, it can only be described as sugoi (the Japanese word for "cool"). I think you all know what place I’m talking about. Yes, I am talking about the one, the only, Anime club. Anime club was founded last year, by now sophomores Derrick...
Coffee House
Tracie-Lynn Lamoreux, Reporter
March 2, 2016
Coffee house is coming up February 12th and without it students wouldn’t be able to make it through this awkward time period between winter break and spring break. Coffee house was originally in the multi purpose room, but was eventually moved to the media center. With the coffee house gaining the we...
Students Feeling the Bern with Bernie Club
Lucas Bleyle, Diversions Editor
March 2, 2016
Behind the scenes of Bernie Sanders’ sudden surge in Iowa is a force of hardworking volunteers, some of whom are members of the Ames High Bernie Club. Senior Joey Bingham started this club after noticing that high schoolers were feeling the Bern. “There is this huge support base at Ames High school...
State Competition Update for Winter Sports
Tyler Gross, Online Editor
March 2, 2016
Winter sports are beginning to wind down for Iowa High Schools with Ames High capping off a fantastic season by all of our winter athletes at their state competitions. The Girls basketball team finished off their season with a loss at Southeast polk and finished with a .500 record at 11-11. Th...