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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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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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Scott MacDonald, Editor in Chief
May 19, 2011

44 teachers to switch classrooms over the summer

Scott MacDonald
May 19, 2011

School board’s Roosevelt revivalism inappropriate for district’s future

Scott MacDonald
April 29, 2011

Human rights are violated every day all across the world–and you can help stop it

Scott MacDonald
April 29, 2011

Fourth Strokes album adds to confusion with unfocused feel

Scott MacDonald
April 8, 2011

Planning the next Ames High School

Scott MacDonald
March 4, 2011

Brady’s hair is up to him: he’s earned it

Scott MacDonald
December 10, 2010

Kanye’s "Dark Twisted Fantasy" not perfect, but still a masterpiece

Scott MacDonald
December 10, 2010

Say no to invasive TSA scanners and pat-downs, for the sake of sanity

Scott MacDonald
November 18, 2010

DJs got you fallin’ in love: how two men have churned out decades of hits

Scott MacDonald
November 2, 2010

DECA builds connections, impacts future for business students

Scott MacDonald
October 12, 2010

America needs to stop growth of extremism

Scott MacDonald
October 12, 2010

Tyler Wessels, Little League Champion, infiltrates Ames High

Scott MacDonald
September 28, 2010

Politics, etc.: from the GOP to the Healthy Kids Act

Scott MacDonald
May 20, 2010

Republicans succeed in creating chaos

Scott MacDonald
April 9, 2010

The WEB’s super-duper budget cut solutions

Scott MacDonald
March 12, 2010

Is "The Office" in decline?

Scott MacDonald
February 18, 2010

The Late Night War: Team CoCo

Scott MacDonald
February 18, 2010

A Decade of Song: a full analysis of music of the "noughties"

Scott MacDonald
December 18, 2009

New Tech N9ne album drops; car-subwoofer industry is stimulated

Scott MacDonald
November 28, 2009

Kirk Ferentz’s salary: the reason why Iowa’s budget is in crisis

Scott MacDonald
October 30, 2009

An indie review of Ames’ indie-est coffeeshops

Scott MacDonald
October 30, 2009

Editorial: Give students more freedom to use school technology

Scott MacDonald
October 13, 2009

Railroad crossings anger me

Scott MacDonald
October 13, 2009

A new approach to education is needed

Scott MacDonald
September 18, 2009

Despite manhood issues, Passion Pit prevails in the world of pop

Scott MacDonald
September 18, 2009

It’s time to rethink school nutrition

Scott MacDonald
May 20, 2009

Mrs. Horner leaves behind loving legacy

Scott MacDonald
May 20, 2009

Examining the impact of Iowa’s historic ruling

Scott MacDonald
May 1, 2009

"Today’s Best Hits" puts one to sleep

Scott MacDonald
May 1, 2009

"We’re going to Disney World!" Band Tour 2009

Scott MacDonald
April 10, 2009

Challenging students, not shrinking budgets, the main cause of course changes

Scott MacDonald
March 13, 2009

MDP: the man behind the myth

Scott MacDonald
February 19, 2009

Babes in Arms: "an oldie but a goodie"

Scott MacDonald
February 3, 2009

Snow days: the method behind the madness

Scott MacDonald
January 12, 2009
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