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Students and family members explore various cultural booths at the Ames High Culture Fair.
The Return of Ames High’s Culture Fair
An image of club members after a meeting.
Students for Life Creates a Space for Pro-Life Students
Trump has enacted a barrage of policies, primarily via executive orders, in his first month in office. (Creative Commons)
Trump’s First Month In Office Brings Drastic Change and Uncertainty
Kamala Harris gives a speech at one of her rallies.
How Harris Lost: An Analysis
A voting official sorts through envelopes for ballots.
A Blue Dot In a Sea of Red
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 WEB covered everything from sports to politics in an action-packed 2024-25 school year.
The WEB “Wrapped!”
Students and family members explore various cultural booths at the Ames High Culture Fair.
The Return of Ames High’s Culture Fair
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
Over my four years in high school, Ames High has undergone a plethora of changes - how can we find continuities and preserve our school's sense of community?
Senior Column: Ames High, It’s Time To Find Our School Spirit Again
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
Over my four years in high school, Ames High has undergone a plethora of changes - how can we find continuities and preserve our school's sense of community?
Senior Column: Ames High, It’s Time To Find Our School Spirit Again
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Webster Award Winner: An Honest Review of Duolingo (I’m not scared of you, Duo)
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Do We Need a Better Way to Teach Math?
I Found My High School Problems Reflected in Sylvia Plath
Voting For Our Government: Does Race Matter?
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
This month our Editor-in-Chief features three of her favorite reads of October in her new reading corner! Created with Canva.
October Reads – Chantal’s Reading Corner
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The student newspaper of, by, and for Ames High School.

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Sam Keenan

Sam Keenan, Opinion Editor

Sam Keenan is a senior at Ames High and joined the web staff in August of 2021. He spends most of his time working a minimum wage job and wasting away at his most prime years. When he’s not working, you can most likely find him playing with his two dogs or binging a 3-part crime documentary on Netflix.

All content by Sam Keenan
Lily Lupardus enjoyed using Lockwood's typewriter to produce this article's title.

Tasty Tuesday: Lockwood Review

Sam Keenan, Varun Prasanna, Sophia Cordoba, Lily Lupardus, Leola Almquist, Humza Maqsood, Joshua Casady, Bennett Anderson, and Sofia Mamakos
March 10, 2022
BREAKING NEWS! BETTY WHITE FOUND DEAD AT 99!

BREAKING NEWS! BETTY WHITE FOUND DEAD AT 99!

Sam Keenan, Opinion Editor
February 8, 2022
Euphoria Season 2 (Spoilers for Season 1, obviously)

Euphoria Season 2 (Spoilers for Season 1, obviously)

Sam Keenan, WEB Reporter
January 3, 2022
The Web staff sits down at Starbucks to pass judgement upon their seasonal drinks.

Tasty Tuesday: A Starbucks Review

Calia Alexe, Jack Wanamaker, Leola Almquist, Sofia Mamakos, Sophia Cordoba, Sam Keenan, Varun Prasanna, and Humza Maqsood
November 30, 2021
Adele Breaks Silence With New Album '30', Coming 11/19

Adele Breaks Silence With New Album ’30’, Coming 11/19

Sam Keenan, Reporter
November 17, 2021
The Web staff sits down inside Daytime Diner for a taste of their food and drinks.

Tasty Tuesday: A Daytime Review

Calia Alexe, Leola Almquist, Bennett Anderson, Sophia Cordoba, Sam Keenan, Lily Lupardus, Humza Maqsood, Sofia Mamakos, and Varun Prasanna
November 2, 2021
Squid Game: An Extremely Biased Review

Squid Game: An Extremely Biased Review

Sam Keenan, WEB Reporter
October 20, 2021
The Web staff poses outside Burgies with hands full of drinks.

Tasty Tuesday: A Burgie’s Review

Sophia Cordoba, Lily Lupardus, Jack Wanamaker, Bennett Anderson, Humza Maqsood, Leola Almquist, Varun Prasanna, Calia Alexe, and Sam Keenan
October 19, 2021
Kenneth Damron: Ames High's Newest Associate Principal

Kenneth Damron: Ames High’s Newest Associate Principal

Sam Keenan, WEB Reporter
September 23, 2021
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