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AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

Both companies provide a way for people to interact from a long distance.  However, Discord had more popularity (and still does) among youth, while Zoom was a hardly-known entity at the time. Due to this, Discord could provide more features and a better-polished atmosphere than Zoom could.

Zooming Away to Discord — OPINION

Ariel Clark, Editor January 6, 2021

With a stranglehold on schools, COVID completely destroyed what was considered normal in the educational environment.  Several schools have had to switch off-and-on between remote learning and being in-person...

Mexican restaurant Rancho Grande is among some of the popular establishments to dine at in Atlantic.

What Atlantic Restaurant Are You?

Edria Brummer, Staff writer January 6, 2021

Have you ever wondered what Atlantic restaurant you are? From breakfast to dinner, there's a variety of restaurant types to choose from. Each one offers different dishes and different personalities. Which...

During the holiday season, downtown Atlantic is covered in Christmas lights and decorations.

Top 10 Things to Do This Winter — OPINION

Da'Jai Wesson, Editor December 16, 2020

In the midwest, the winter months bring low temperatures and inclement weather. But do you know what else winter brings? The opportunity to indulge in holiday cheer and winter weather activities. Here...

AHSNeedle Senior Staff stand under the high schools sign. We feel the school hasnt included our class in enough conversations and decisions this year.

Senior Year Under the Cloud of COVID-19

Staff Editorial December 11, 2020

At the beginning of 2020, the hallways were filled with chatter about a new virus called COVID-19. Now, as we near the end of the year, this virus has become a part of our daily lives. It affects every...

While many teachers rooms advocate for unity, students still find ways to voice their negative thoughts without consequence most of the time.

Bigotry in School — OPINION

Ariel Clark, Editor December 10, 2020

While walking the halls of the AHS as a senior, I’ve taken notice of the sheer number of people that use bigoted terms while talking with their friends between classes. As someone who identifies as part...

Students from game club huddle around to play video games. Benefits of playing video games include healthy brain stimulation, development of problem solving skills, and stress relief.

The Untold Benefits of Gaming — OPINION

Devlyne Sunderman, Staff Writer December 4, 2020

When someone thinks of games, they tend to think of video games, sometimes even board games. Actually, there are 38 different types of games. These can range anywhere from video, card, board, roleplay,...

The section of the school handbook dedicated to the dress code says, The dress code, along with code of conduct is solely to avoid having the center of attention diverted from the primary aim of the school--namely, education.

Dresscode Double-Standards — OPINION

Alexis Peterson, Staff Writer December 1, 2020

Since the beginning of civilization, men have dominated the world in any and all industries. It had always been a man’s world, and in some ways, it still is. One issue that plagues our society to this...

Scooters and Starbucks are both chain coffee shops. When looked at side by side, Starbucks is just better.

Scooter’s vs. Starbucks Coffee — OPINION

Chloe Mullenix, Staff Writer December 1, 2020

Scooter's and Starbucks are two large companies in the coffee industry. They both have a variety of refreshers, coffees, and smoothies. They also both sell food items, like breakfast sandwiches, breakfast...

This questions resides in the quiz What State Are? This quiz was created by sophomores Abby Smith and Aubrey Guyer.

AHS Quiz Whiz

November 23, 2020

Journalism Production students took a stab at creating online personality quizzes last week. Check out their work and learn something about yourself through the tests. What AHS Coach Are You? by Tanner...

Students finish up a quiz in Trisha Niceswanger’s second-period Spanish 1 class. The desks in Niceswanger’s classroom are standard for most of the school and require students to look down at what they’re doing. This can contribute to neck pain.

Sitting in Classrooms — OPINION

Eleanor McCalla, Staff Writer November 19, 2020

Seven hours a day, five days a week, 36 weeks a year. Most students spend more of their waking hours at school than anywhere else. Every weekday, students go from sitting in one class to sitting in another...

Senior Colten Tasto sings with the Chamber Choir at the Fall Debut Concert. Tasto participates in many activities at AHS including football, musical, basketball, and show choir.

Doing More Than Athletics — OPINION

Jada Jensen, Staff Writer November 19, 2020

Former Head Coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes’ football team, Urban Meyer’s recruiting process is simple; “Recruit athletes, not football players.” Studies have shown that students who are actively...

According to the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, exercise improves mental health by reducing anxiety, depression, and negative mood.

Physical Health Improving Mental Health — OPINION

Ava Rush, Staff Writer November 16, 2020

After a long tiring day at school, some kids turn to laying on the couch watching television all night, but what my body implores is exercise. I absolutely love to run, so I find this source of exercise...

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