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Ames High's Debate team at a tournament.
Ames High’s Debate Program Faces Uncertainty
A person holds up a sign that reads, "Protect Trans Kids." Transgender students have felt increasingly targeted by legislation that limits their rights. Photo licensed through creative commons.
Iowa Becomes First State to Remove Gender Identity as a Protected Class
Piece and Freedom Bakery's menu hangs above the store's front counter. The bakery aims to bring a taste of Ukraine to Ames.
Piece and Freedom Bakery Brings a Piece of Ukraine to Ames
A desk in one of the AMES Center's therapeutic classrooms. The chairs are made of plastic and extremely heavy, one of the room's features meant to foster a safer learning environment for the students it serves.
AMES Center Provides New Opportunities to Students Amid Confusion Regarding Center’s Purpose
Students and family members explore various cultural booths at the Ames High Culture Fair.
The Return of Ames High’s Culture Fair
Ames High's Debate team at a tournament.
Ames High’s Debate Program Faces Uncertainty
A collage of some of my favorite moments from this year on The Web.
A Final Farewell
Piece and Freedom Bakery's menu hangs above the store's front counter. The bakery aims to bring a taste of Ukraine to Ames.
Piece and Freedom Bakery Brings a Piece of Ukraine to Ames
Here is me during the season, proudly representing Ames High, not just the school, but all of you, and everybody who proudly resides in this small city, at one of the biggest tournaments of the year, the Ed Winger Invite.
Senior Column: Be Grateful for Ames High
Fight the Long Defeat
Fight the Long Defeat
Fin DeLisi made his first appearance of his senior season versus Valley, the current (as of 5/6/25) #1 ranked team in 4A, where the Little Cyclones won 1-0, with DeLisi keeping a clean sheet.
It’s Been a Long Wait for DeLisi, But Now He Has His Shot
The Ames High Boys' Basketball team saw a great campaign end against the eventual champions Valley. The Little Cyclones lost a heartbreaker, wrapping up an incredible 21-3 season while being viewed as underdogs throughout the state of Iowa. Photo found via Luke Brekke's Instagram.
The True Definition of a Team: A Camaraderie of Selflessness Led to an Outstanding Season
Ames High cheerleaders performing at Wells Fargo. Photo by Ames High cheer coach.
Ames High 2025 All-State Cheerleaders
Jackson Winkey (left) and Cole Martin (right) are two of the key seniors leaving the program at the end of this year, the two are pictured celebrating Martin's semi-final appearance with Coach Andy Fecht (far right).
Pioneers, Record Breakers, Top Talents, and Stories of Growth Like No Other: The Wrestling Class of 2025
Ames High dance team poses at their annual showcase, held in the Ames gymnasium. Photo Credits to: Luis Rodriguez, Rodspecs Visuals.
It’s Not Just a Sport, It’s a Family
A person holds up a sign that reads, "Protect Trans Kids." Transgender students have felt increasingly targeted by legislation that limits their rights. Photo licensed through creative commons.
Iowa Becomes First State to Remove Gender Identity as a Protected Class
A collage of some of my favorite moments from this year on The Web.
A Final Farewell
Fight the Long Defeat
Fight the Long Defeat
A photo taken of me at prom in Des Moines in front of the Iowa state capitol. Senior year has made me realize how beautiful Iowa is, and has made me question my unrelenting desire to leave the state.
Love Iowa a Little More
Senior column: My final chapter (of high school)
Senior column: My final chapter (of high school)
You: an honest review of the final season
You: an honest review of the final season
Adolescence; Who’s At Fault For Failing Teens?
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The WEB “Wrapped!”
What We're Listening To - May 2025
What We’re Listening To – May 2025
A Minecraft Movie Review
A Minecraft Movie Review
Winter Tidings
Winter Tidings
2019 October Comic
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Grammatical error plagues wrestling room, many afflicted and no cure in sight

Eric Foley
May 21, 2007

Harding leaves Ames High after four dedicated years

Eric Foley
May 18, 2007

Grow a Beard

Eric Foley
April 27, 2007

Wouldn’t it be cool to live in Harry Potter land?

Eric Foley
March 30, 2007

Lucid Dreamsthe wave of the future

Eric Foley
March 8, 2007

Last performance for Drill Team

Eric Foley
February 15, 2007

The Super Bowl’s back? Whatev.

Eric Foley
January 25, 2007

P.E. is a beautiful thing

Eric Foley
January 25, 2007

Animeit’s actually cool

Eric Foley
January 25, 2007

For One More Daythe best new reading around

Eric Foley
December 14, 2006

Dan McCarney Resigns

Eric Foley
November 18, 2006

Mediacom may drop Fox 17, Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. wants more money

Eric Foley
November 16, 2006

GolfAn Epic Tale

Eric Foley
October 20, 2006

Caring is cool, apathy is for losers

ERIC FOLEY
September 21, 2006

Jessica PaloMore than your stereoypical jock

Eric Foley
May 23, 2006

Baseball back with a vengeance, preseason picks abound

Eric Foley
May 1, 2006

ISU spring cleaningMorgan gets fired, McDermont gets hired

Eric Foley
April 14, 2006

March Madness passes nobody

Eric Foley
April 10, 2006

Springing into break What shall you do?

Eric Foley
March 2, 2006

Wait a minute, the World Baseball Classic exists? Whatev.

Eric Foley
March 2, 2006

DMACC Classes

Eric Foley
March 2, 2006

Wait a minute, the Olympics are back? Whatev.

Eric Foley
February 9, 2006

Two American heroines die

Eric Foley
February 9, 2006

Abramoff pleads guilty on three counts

Eric Foley
February 9, 2006
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