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The 'restricted' message that appears on school computers.
Blocking Technology, Blocking Education
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
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
Clean Energy Tax Credits: An Impactful Piece of Legislation
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
You: an honest review of the final season
You: an honest review of the final season
Adolescence; Who’s At Fault For Failing Teens?
The WEB covered everything from sports to politics in an action-packed 2024-25 school year.
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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Michael Vaclav
May 16, 2012

Ames High seniors clash with administration over pranks

Michael Vaclav
April 26, 2012

Quantum computers: don’t get your hopes up

Michael Vaclav
April 21, 2012

College stress hits Ames High

Michael Vaclav
April 5, 2012

Is the Universe a hologram?

Michael Vaclav
March 30, 2012

Locked courtyard doors anger students

Michael Vaclav
March 8, 2012
High school students stay single and positive

High school students stay single and positive

Michael Vaclav
February 22, 2012

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

Michael Vaclav
January 25, 2012

Madrigal is a strong tradition

Michael Vaclav
December 15, 2011

Resume Builders are Overrated

Michael Vaclav
November 16, 2011

Cafeteria Occupation

Michael Vaclav
October 27, 2011

Ian Warren

Michael Vaclav
October 6, 2011

Students and staff show support for local family

Michael Vaclav
September 19, 2011

Marketing class added

Michael Vaclav
September 19, 2011

Apocalypse to occur Saturday

Michael Vaclav
May 19, 2011

NFL lockout hurts players and fans

Michael Vaclav
April 29, 2011

Ames students invade France

Michael Vaclav
April 7, 2011

Ames High Timeline

Michael Vaclav
March 4, 2011

Packers overcome injuries to win the Super Bowl

Michael Vaclav
February 10, 2011

Glee Hype Needs to Cease

Michael Vaclav
January 21, 2011

North Grand Mall needs to shape up

Michael Vaclav
December 13, 2010

David Norton

Michael Vaclav
November 18, 2010

Daniel Heddendorf

Michael Vaclav
November 4, 2010

The Heddendorf Effect

Michael Vaclav
October 29, 2010

New regime brings changes to P.E.

Michael Vaclav
October 6, 2010

New Policies Get Students and Teachers Talking

Michael Vaclav
September 23, 2010

Where in the World is Former Janitor Bill Otto?

Michael Vaclav
September 23, 2010
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