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The Student News Site of Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School

The Headlight

The Student News Site of Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School

The Headlight

Sticks, Sweat and Success

Haley Newsome, Intro Writer | June 2, 2026

Our women’s lacrosse team here at Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School (IBW) is growing stronger this season with their 13-5 record. They’re showing their incredible skill, teamwork and determination on the field.  Under the guidance of the incredible coaches, they have a team that has transformed challenges into accomplishments. Their leadership and belief in the player's potential are driving...

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An overview of spring sports at IBW

Sonoma Brennan, Intro Writer | June 2, 2026

At Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School, spring sports are currently happening. Sports like lacrosse, tennis and baseball are underway, with more than 500 athletes participating. The season started on March 2, meaning the season is about halfway complete. With many accomplishments, memories, wins and losses, there is still plenty of excitement ahead as the school year enters its final months.  This...

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What to do About Wells — Episode 1 — Fall consumerism and the downturn of Halloween
What to do About Wells — Episode 1 — Fall consumerism and the downturn of Halloween
Jonas Olson (he/him) and Neea Mende (she/her) October 24, 2025

In the first episode of What to Do About Wells, Jonas and Neea discuss how consumerism is changing and its interactions with Halloween and the...

Photo Via ibw_lax on Instagram
Sticks, Sweat and Success
Haley Newsome, Intro Writer • June 2, 2026

Our women’s lacrosse team here at Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School (IBW) is growing stronger this season with their 13-5 record. They’re showing their incredible skill, teamwork and determination on...

Photo courtesy of Lindsay Bernards
Not just a drill: What happened at IBW on May 29?
Alice Adkins and June Shanks June 5, 2026

Not just a drill; what happened at IBW on May 29? Most Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School (IBW) students did not plan to spend their Friday morning standing in the rain on the football field. However,...

Athletics for All: creating equal opportunities for future athletes
Athletics for All: creating equal opportunities for future athletes
Eloise Blaine (she/her), Managing Editor • May 17, 2026

“Some of you are going to be incredible athletes and scientists,” said Alya Alghamdi, an Olympic-trained athlete and the founder of the Athletics...

Photo by Lauren Devlin.
Peeling back the curtain on Bruce McCleave, IBW’s sound engineering teacher
Spencer Maudlin (he/him), Staff Writer • April 16, 2026

For 11 years, Ida B. Wells has had an expert in the room. In charge of the sound engineering class and pathway, Bruce McCleave may be the most...

Senioritis on the Inside
Giuseppe Lipari (he/him) and Ava Thompson (she/her) May 7, 2026

A hard-hitting and deep-diving investigation into the ins-and-outs of the epidemic of senioritis from two preeminent experts in a field, Giuseppe...