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Many students waited on buses outside of Ankeny Centennial High School after the threat was made. Photo attribution: We Are Iowa Local 5 news.

Atlantic Speech Team Evacuated From Competition After Bomb Threat

J. Molina, Editor February 5, 2024

A bomb threat forced the evacuation of all performers and spectators present at the IHSSA Southwest State Large Group Contest. Members of the AHS speech team were also present at Ankeny Centennial High...

The Banned Books law is put on a pause and many students are excited about this change.

Broad Book Bans Takes a Break

Alix Nath, Editor February 5, 2024

As society turns to a new chapter, Iowa turns away from a proposed ban. This was a ban prompted by Senate File 496. This ban had many outcomes, including a limit on identity expression and a ban of books...

The Point Episode 8: Winter Formal

Ella Meyer and Kate Nichols February 2, 2024

Hosts Ella and Kate talk about the upcoming Winter Formal dance with AHS students. Music by AHS graduate Evan Brummer.

The Eye of the Needle

Bennett Whetstone, EON Lead Producer January 29, 2024

Welcome back AHS! Have you ever wondered why there never seem to be any tissues around school? Well, we sure have, and our very own Korbin Johnson sets out to find some tissues for his sniffles. We also...

The Eye of the Needle

Bennett Whetstone, EON Lead Producer January 29, 2024

Welcome back AHS! Now with our extended winter break finally over, hopefully, AHS will get back into the normal groove of things. In this week's episode, we cover the noon basketball game we had against...

Political Race Update

Political Race Update

Anna Potts, Editor January 25, 2024

The Republican Primary was held on Jan. 15, and Iowans chose Donald Trump as their pick, however, where does this leave other candidates? Primary polls showed 51 percent of registered Republicans in Iowa...

Jayci Reed takes a call for an order during her shift. Reed works as a waitress at Atlantic Golf and Country Club.

Working For Tips

J. Molina, Editor January 24, 2024

Tipping. Most people hardly think twice about it. But if a person takes a moment to consider the spare change they put in the tip jar or on the restaurant table, the story impacts almost everyone: the...

Head Cheer Coach Julie Phippen, Cheerleaders Gabby Porter and Amaurie McCullough, and Assistant Coach Kayla Mendenhall pose with the trophy. They won the spirit award at the John J. Wrestling Tournament.

Cheer For the Cheerleaders!

Claire Pellett, AHS Needle Lead Editor January 23, 2024

The AHS wrestling cheerleaders won the Spirit Award at the annual John J. Wrestling Tournament on Jan. 19th- Jan 20th. The award itself is measured based on the cheerleaders' spirit and sportsmanship....

Christmas Time in Atlantic

Christmas Time in Atlantic

Aubrey Winford January 18, 2024

Everyone that lives in Atlantic knows that during Christmas time, Chestnut Street is magically lit up with the twinkling lights on the trees. The light poles are decorated with garland and the walkway...

#DONTDROPTHEUGGS - Balance is key for senior Abby Muller. She beat the challenge of carrying previously tried-on Uggs back to the stockroom. She was at her job at Brown’s Shoe Fit Co.

Jobs for Teens to Consider in Atlantic, Iowa

Rylee Bengel and Aunika Darrow January 17, 2024

Sitting around a lot lately, and looking for something to do? Well here are some of the jobs that Atlantic High School students enjoy the most. Junior Mabry Ohm said, “I really enjoy working at Walmart,...

Words of the Year

Words of the Year

Olivia Jensen January 17, 2024

Do you have rizz? Oxford’s 2023 Word of the Year is rizz, which is derived from the word charisma, meaning a person's romantic appeal or charm. Many AHS students and staff love that this is the Word...

Junior Kinnick Juhl shows the pile of items he keeps in his school bag.

What Do You Bring to School?

Ryley Kuhns and Nevaeh Fewson January 17, 2024

Everyone always brings something a little special to school, but have you ever wondered what they actually are? Freshman Kenzie Jensen explains what she has in her bag on a daily basis. The three main...

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