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The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

Outside the iJAG room.

Career Readiness with Dawn Walton

J. Molina, Co-Lead Editor April 11, 2025
iJAG Education Specialist Dawn Walton uses her expertise to answer several common questions about career readiness and how to grow career confidence as a high school student.
A stack of books is chained. Graphic by J. Molina

Limited Literature

Brynn Lamp, Staff Writer April 8, 2025
Freedom of speech is a highly debated topic in America, and the freedom to read is no different. Book bans have surged in the past few years according to Pen America. Restricting access to certain books has a long history and the reasons for it have changed, too. Here’s everything you need to know about banned books in the United States.
Holly Petersen rocks the slick-back look.

Slick-Backs are Back!

Hallie Robinson, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

Your hair type is special, and hair types are unique and different for everyone. A style that has recently become very common and popular again is the slick-back. The slick-back hairstyle became known...

Ben Andersen, Holly Esbeck, and Hannah Misner stop for a photo during their daily walk through the halls on their prep periods.

Long Term Sub, Mr. Andersen filling Kelley’s Shoes

Jaylynn Rosenbaum, Staff Writer March 19, 2025

With the temporary absence of our Modern and Middle World History teacher Stephanie Kelley, Atlantic High School has welcomed a new long-term substitute, Ben Andersen, to fill her role during her recovery....

Mr. Petersen teaches a class of freshmen.

Mr. Petersen’s Lasting Impact on AHS

Jacquelyn Freund, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

Over the past 20 years, history teacher Trace Petersen profoundly impacted young minds in Atlantic. This year, he has decided to leave his home in Atlantic, Iowa, and move to a new home in Virginia. Sophomore...

Heather McKay shows off her nails.

Nailed It

Hallie Robinson, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

Nails are a great way to express your personality and make something your own. There are many different styles, designs, and shapes to get on your nails. I have been getting my nails done since 7th grade,...

Phone Policy Confusion Clarified

Phone Policy Confusion Clarified

Makenna Schroeder, Junior Editor March 11, 2025

Recent confusion over changes to the AHS cell phone policy has resulted in clarification of the school board’s procedure for reviewing and updating protocol. In regards to the cell phone policy the last...

Meet the 12 Angry Men

Alix Nath and Dean Cook March 10, 2025

Meet the Cast of the 2025 AHS Spring Play: 12 Angry Men!   Music Used in Video: Chica Linda by Quincas Moreira from the Youtube Audio Library https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zHDtQeslys

Friendly Face at AHS: Tracy Jacob’s Impact on our School

Alix Nath and Dean Cook March 4, 2025

See the impact Atlantic High School Custodian Tracy Jacob has on our school!   Music: Downpour by Patiño on the Youtube Audio Library https://youtu.be/_hqovx1MYp8?si=-67FTO0b1rrcfwd4

Student Section Support

Alix Nath and Dean Cook February 5, 2025

AHS Students and Staff address the lack of student section support at girls' basketball games in contrast to boys' basketball.

A student and teacher discuss the allowance of phones in school. Comic by Molly Harris.

If The Phone Ban Got Stricter

Molly Harris, Editorial Cartoonist February 4, 2025

AHS Puppet Palooza!

Alix Nath, Dean Cook, Garret VanHorn, and Kaden Lensch January 22, 2025

Join us as Puppets Oswald and Dale meet AHS and learn about the school!

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