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NHS 5k Fundraiser for Belin Blank Childrens Hospital
NHS 5k Fundraiser for Belin Blank Children’s Hospital
Ames High students leave the football field at the end of the walkout on Wednesday, March 1st.
Ames Middle and High School Students Protest Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills
Lifeguard Equipment
Four New Physical Education Courses Added to The Ames High Registration Handbook
Ms. Polashek conducting the Ames High Orchestra in the fall of 2021.
Ms. Polashek: A Lifetime of Music
Ames Highs new auditorium
Ames High Theater’s New Life
Jabari Hinson (middle) stands with his teammates before a tournament—photo by Adam Atkinson.
Grappling Greatness: Jabari Hinson
Sylvie McConnell showing off her skills at the fall cheer showcase before her state performance. Photo by Ryan Renger.
Athlete by Nature, Cheerleader by Choice.
Emily holding up her current best artwork, which she spent hours on
Teenager Dreams of Creating Something That Matters With Her Art
Sophia Hatcher throws a free throw at her club game in 2021.
High school athlete confesses about the life of playing basketball
Stefanie Day works at the printer at Sawyer Elementary.
Sawyer Elementary EA Stefanie Day Speaks About Staff Being Underappreciated
David Lee Senior Column: Words, words, words. How to not lose meaning behind the words you write.
David Lee Senior Column: Words, words, words. How to not lose meaning behind the words you write.
Inflation - In a Nutshell
Inflation – In a Nutshell
Camera: How To
Camera: How To
Sunday Ogunsola
Lagos to Ames and Back: Sunday Ogunsola
Mr. Johns, Ames High Schools principal starting this school year.
Introducing: Mr. Johns
Jabari Hinson (middle) stands with his teammates before a tournament—photo by Adam Atkinson.
Grappling Greatness: Jabari Hinson
Jack Wynter shoots a free throw against Marshalltown. Photo by Mary Greenfield.
Little Cyclones Dismantle Bobcats to Cap Off Action-Packed Senior Night
Key Club secretary Carissa Andorf and Key Club editor Wenjun Liu pose for a photo at ICON, the Key Club International Convention in Anaheim, California in 2022.
Club Spotlight: Key Club Q&A
Herrera awaiting his Quarter Final matchup at the Super 32 Wrestling Tournament on October 22, 2023, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Photo by Allyson Schwab
Ames High Transfer Denied Athletic Eligibility
Baku City Circuit
Race Recap: 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Conchas, a Mexican sweet bread topped with colored sugar, sit in a display case in the center of Rinconcito Hispanos grocery section. They are one of the many hispanic specialty items sold at the store.
Pupusas and Community: Rinconcito Hispano
Seniors pose for a group photo on their first day of senior year in school facilities. Photo by Building Minds School.
Exploring Excellence: Inside Building Minds School, an English Education System outside the U.S.
Jabari Hinson (middle) stands with his teammates before a tournament—photo by Adam Atkinson.
Grappling Greatness: Jabari Hinson
Dana Logan goes back to her high school years and tells us the story behind her skills. Photo by Kim Mohler.
From being an Ames High Cheerleader, to an Ames High Cheer Coach.
Sylvie McConnell showing off her skills at the fall cheer showcase before her state performance. Photo by Ryan Renger.
Athlete by Nature, Cheerleader by Choice.
As of Feb 26 2024, 1.9 million Palestinians have been displaced since the Israeli siege of Gaza. Photo by Mohammed Ibrahim on Unsplash.
Israel is Committing Genocide in Gaza
Print has diminished in value as the world has moved online, yet they remain a valuable resource for engagement in a high school setting. Created with Canva.
For High School Newspapers, Print is the Answer
live intentionally.
live intentionally.
The Right Thing To Do
The Right Thing To Do
What Were Listening to May 2023
What We’re Listening to May 2023
Review: Utopia by Travis Scott
Review: Utopia by Travis Scott
Frank Ocean Delivers Odd Coachella Performance
Frank Ocean Delivers Odd Coachella Performance
Review: Did you know that theres a tunnel under Ocean Blvd by Lana Del Rey
Review: Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd by Lana Del Rey
Ames High WEB staff members hold their drinks from 1+1 in a circle. Photo by Lily Lupardus.
Tasty Tuesday: 1+1 Review
What We’re Listening To: December 2022
Winter Tidings
Winter Tidings
2019 October Comic
October 2019
May 2019
April 2019
March 2019
Oct. 2018 Shout
History of Shout
History of Shout
Shouting the New Leaders: Trinity and Jonathan
In Support of Folly
In Support of Folly
Shout: March, 2015
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Varun Prasanna

Varun Prasanna, A and E Editor

Varun Prasanna is a current senior at Ames high. When he's not stressing out about school, he likes to play video games and tennis (both of which he sucks at). He really enjoys traveling and would want to live and visit in many countries around the world and is huge advocate for renewable energy. His favorite pastime is sampling (vegetarian) cuisine and learning about the world, and learning about new technology. He's currently working on taking AP dismissal.

 

All content by Varun Prasanna
Varun´s Senior Column

Varun´s Senior Column

Varun Prasanna, A&E Editor
May 20, 2022
Something´s in the Way

Something´s in the Way

Varun Prasanna, A & E Editor
April 12, 2022
Lily Lupardus enjoyed using Lockwoods typewriter to produce this articles 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
The main cast

Nostalgic Bullet Time

Varun Prasanna, A&E Editor
February 8, 2022
Mr. Johns, Ames High Schools principal starting this school year.

Introducing: Mr. Johns

Varun Prasanna and Humza Maqsood
January 7, 2022
Peter: A Reverse Exchange Student

Peter: A Reverse Exchange Student

Varun Prasanna, A&E Editor
December 20, 2021
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
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
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
Stadia loading on IOS

Stadia: A Personal Experience

Varun Prasanna, A&E Editor
October 18, 2021
Sarah Dietrick

Dietrick: An Odyssey through Math

Varun Prasanna, A&E Editor
September 23, 2021
Mrs.Dieter

Dieter: A Farewell Song

Varun Prasanna, A&E Editor
June 7, 2021
Mr.Mooney

Mr.Mooney: Around the World in 37 Years and Counting

Varun Prasanna, A&E Editor
June 7, 2021
Source: Nasa and USA Today

If we wait for ‘the science to settle,’ there will not be anywhere for us left to settle

Varun Prasanna, A & E Editor
May 3, 2021
18c on the vegetarian menu, Credit: Varun Prasanna

A-dong: A Great Restaurant for Vegetarians

Varun Prasanna, A&E Editor
April 7, 2021
The 2 main characters: Gordon Freeman and Alyx Vance. Credit:Valve Corporation

Half Life 2: an Amazing Sequel

Varun Prasanna
March 2, 2021
Courtesy of Valve, image depicts the main character, Gordon Freeman, in his HEV suit

Half Life 1: Something to play after 20 years?

Varun Prasanna
January 28, 2021
Credit: Carbon Footprint, example of project in South America.

Lowering Your Carbon Footprint by Not Getting Up from the Chair

Varun Prasanna, WEB Editor
January 28, 2021
The same trees greet me on my walk every time.

Walking: A Sense of Familiarity

Varun Prasanna, Reporter
December 17, 2020
The cover art of the game. The character Heavy is posing in the center.

TF2: A journey spanning over 13 years

Varun Prasanna, Reporter
November 11, 2020
A screenshot of the interview with Dr.Nyberg.

Interview With The New Principal: Dr. Nyberg

Humza Maqsood and Varun Prasanna
October 14, 2020
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