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AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

Senior Kenzie Hoffman warms up with squats in the AHS weight room. Hoffman started lifting at 13 years of age. Her max squat is 245.

Lifting up My Mental Health – OPINION

Kenzie Hoffman, Editor December 15, 2021

I take a breath from my inhaler. My hands start to shake as my adrenaline kicks in. I’m ready for my workout. I plug in my headphones and the vibration of “Stereo Hearts” by Gym Class Heroes pounds...

Santa roams the halls of AHS in the days leading up to Christmas. Is he bringing joy or anxiety?

A Claus for Concern – OPINION

Eleanor McCalla, Editor December 9, 2021

He sees you when you’re sleeping; he knows when you’re awake.  Frankly, this sounds terrifying.  Someone watching you sleep and stalking your every move? That’s the stuff of horror movies...

Students at last years pep-rally participate in the Battle Cry.

The Fall of Trojan Pride – OPINION

Alex Sonntag November 24, 2021

The roaring student sections and echoing chants have been a tradition in high school for many years. The crowd rallied for the athletes as they pushed themselves towards victory. V-I-C-T-O-R-Y! As the...

Trash litters the schools parking lot every day after school.

Talking Trash: Litter at AHS

Mason McFadden and Claire Pellett November 17, 2021

Two students write about the struggles AHS has with trash around the school campus. One student shares the news of the issue while the other shares an opinion.

Trash litters the schools parking lot every day after school.

Littering Trojan Pride – OPINION

Claire Pellett, Staff Writer November 17, 2021

Trojan pride has been kicked to the curb in the first months of the 2021-22 school year. Trash littered throughout the school and around the grounds has hurt the Trojan honor. Things like food bags, coffee...

2021-22 AHS Journalism - Photo by Designer Portraits

Just Join Journalism! – OPINION

Dakota Oswalt November 12, 2021

Journalism is one of the building blocks of America as we know it. It is an essential part of the country as well as the schools within it, including Atlantic High School. The journalistic team here at...

Top Five Halloween Movies - OPINION

Top Five Halloween Movies – OPINION

Dakota Oswalt October 25, 2021

Halloween is the spookiest time of the year and with it comes many traditions such as pumpkin carving, dressing up in silly costumes, and other, personal customs. A tradition in my household is watching...

Nicole Middents has been competing in gymnastics since she was young.

Simone Biles Exits the Competition Floor – GUEST OPINION COLUMN

Nicole Middents October 20, 2021

The "greatest gymnast of all time" withdrew from her competition during the team finals at the Olympics.  It came as an extreme shock to the entire world as Simone Biles exited the competition floor,...

An uproar in protests have spiraled due to the recent police related death.

Finding a Middle Ground

Zane Brownsberger May 27, 2021

In 2020, police shot and killed 1,021 people, and 2021 is on track for a similar amount of shootings. Every year since 2015, police have shot and killed around 1,000 people. In total, half of the people...

Take what you need and give what you can encourages students to spread positivity. The guidance office offers support for all students.

More Than A Body – OPINION

Laney Brosam May 26, 2021

“You are so much more than just a body” is a phrase used by many. People everywhere spend so much time questioning their self-worth or value because they do not fulfill society’s beauty standards....

Political clashes aren’t uncommon, though often they impact more than just us. Due to our world-wide influence, the instability within our own country leads to a ripple-effect of issues elsewhere in the world.

A Divided Nation

Ariel Clark, Editor March 11, 2021

In today’s world it’s nearly impossible to transverse the sticky web of the Internet without running into raging political arguments. From heavy topics such as abortion or police brutality, to the...

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