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Tri-fold displays from japanese culture club, young conservatives club, french club and west high school dance marathon.

West High Club Fair allows exposure for lesser-known clubs

Ken Wilbur, Podcast Editor September 5, 2017

The West High Club Fair took place on Thursday, Aug.31. The club fair is held annually at the beginning of the school year to help students find clubs that they might have an interest in joining. Student...

Sanders urges the audience to get involved in the political process. “What this book is about and what I’m here tonight for is to urge each and every one of you to understand the only antidote to big money control over our political process is when millions of people get involved in any and every way, he said.

Sanders promotes book and political involvement in speech at Hancher

Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief September 5, 2017

Thirty-six hundred hands erupted into applause as Senator Bernie Sanders emerged from behind the curtain and took his place at the podium. The entire auditorium was on their feet and supporters shouted,...

The Student Advisory Group, students tasked with designing parts of Liberty, picking a mascot, and giving tours, cut the ceremonial ribbon with principal Scott Kibby for Liberty Highs opening on Aug. 12.

Ribbon cutting ceremony marks opening of Liberty High

Alyson Kuennen, News Editor, Photographer August 13, 2017

North Liberty welcomed all to their new high school on Aug. 12 for a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Tours led by the Student Advisory Group were held after the ceremony for community members to follow and...

A dog leaps after toy in Big Air Finals.

Scheels draws crowd with third annual DockDogs

Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief August 11, 2017

Metal tags jingle on collars and dogs shout over the music as Dan Mussell kisses his golden retriever’s head. He lets go of the dog. Maddie’s paws race across the dock and she launches herself...

An attendee at AnimeIowa 2017 wears a Sailor Moon cosplay Jul. 29, 2017. (Luke Reynolds)

All about AnimeIowa

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter August 2, 2017

Walk into the Coralville Marriott hotel on the last weekend of July, and the lobby will be packed. Not with people anxiously waiting for a room, though. There are people with wigs of all colors, dragon...

Imitating an airplane, a young girl rides the merry-go-round at the Johnson County Fair in Iowa City on July 27.

Johnson County Fairgrounds embrace another year of festivities

Alyson Kuennen and Anjali Huynh July 30, 2017

Victorious cattle moos, musical performances and euphoric carnival riders' shouts filled the air at the Johnson County Fair Grounds for the annual Johnson County Fair last week. The fair started July 24...

The Donny McCaslin Group plays the last performance of the Iowa City Jazz Festival on July 2 on the Main Stage.

Iowa City Jazz Festival sparks community involvement

Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief July 6, 2017

For three days every summer, downtown Iowa City hosts an annual jazz festival. This past weekend was the 27th jazz fest. The free music festival is popular among jazz enthusiasts, as well as Iowa City...

The invisible wall down First Avenue

The invisible wall down First Avenue

Nina Elkadi, Print Editor-in-Chief June 22, 2017

The last time Donald J. Trump made an appearance in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, it was as the Republican nominee for president. He returned to the Double Tree Hilton on June 21 as President of the United States. Outside...

Candi Stratton, as Cher, smiles at a young girl after giving her a kiss during her performance in the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall on June 17.

Iowa City gathers together to celebrate Pride

Emma Brustkern, Print Entertainment Editor June 19, 2017

On Saturday June 17, hundreds of people gathered together to celebrate the LGBT community at the annual Iowa City Pride Festival. Iowa City Pride originated in the 1970s following the Stonewall...

Theres 1440 minutes in a day and we should make the best out of them by helping people. Its also a great way to meet new people said Same Jwaied 19.

Earn a Silver Cord this Summer

Sadie Rhomberg, Reporter May 30, 2017

With busy schedules during the school year, getting volunteer hours to earn a Silver Cord can be difficult. As the summer break begins, though, many opportunities arise. Some students find it easier to...

Andrew Burgess 20 concentrates on playing the keyboard as Rich Medd conducts the band through a piece.

Jazz bands perform for “Friday Night Concert Series”

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor May 28, 2017

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