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IBW’s 2025 homecoming game was a night to remember

Witnee Fagan (she/her), Liaison | October 14, 2025

On Thursday, Oct. 9, the Guardians battled against the Grant Generals in their homecoming game. The theme was country, and the crowd was beyond excited. “The energy was amazing, everybody stayed, everybody was cheering, it was great,” said Kannon Walter, who was playing on the field that night. Walter was also made this week's Guardian athlete, being known “as the kind of teammate we want...

Ida B. Wells’ varsity volleyball team comes back for vengeance against fierce rival Lincoln, but has no such luck

Malia Malempati (she/her), Publishing Editor | October 1, 2025

After losing 0-3 to Lincoln on Sept. 18, the Ida B. Wells High School varsity volleyball team had high hopes for their second chance to win the “Battle of the Birds” game against their rival team on Sept. 30. Despite their wishes, IBW lost again with the same score of 0-3. However, the repeated results do not mean a lack of improvement since the last game against Lincoln. Elise Bearden-Croft,...