The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

Books are opportunities to see the world through others eyes.

Who Needs Libraries, Anyway?

J. Molina, Editor November 4, 2023

The library. A place of knowledge and gathering. Except, every time I walk into the libraries of our community, there isn’t much gathering. I see fewer people my age who are actually interested in reading....

4-H clubs set up booths for the annual Fall Fest held at the fairgrounds.

4-H For All

Olivia Olson, Staff Writer November 2, 2023

 National 4-H Week is a celebration of 4-H. “It is not only national but international, which is pretty cool, and not many people think about that,” said Katie Bateman, the Cass County Youth Coordinator. ...

Social media is a staple in many peoples lives, including teenagers. But theres more behind the posts made everyday.

Student-Led School Accounts

J. Molina, Editor October 28, 2023

The impact that social media has on our community should be no surprise. Our school uses different accounts for different clubs, like our very own AHS Needle. However, it’s a different matter when an...

Juniors and seniors of AHS dance to the music at Prom 2023.

Prom For Everyone?

Mabry Ohm, Staff Writer October 27, 2023

Many juniors and seniors throughout Atlantic High School wonder why Atlantic has a closed prom when the rest of our dances are open. This rule is the way prom has been for many years in Atlantic. Other...

AHS student shows off his outfit choice of the day.

Talking Clothes

Xander Cook, Staff Writer October 26, 2023

From football jerseys to fuzzy sweaters, slippers to platform boots, most people have something they wear that corresponds to their personality, culture, taste, or opinions and AHS is no exception from...

Rooms 408 and 410 are decorated with painted ceiling tiles. This tradition started in 2013.

See the Ceiling Tiles

Rylee Bengel and Aunika Darrow October 25, 2023

Most people who attend AHS know of Allison Berryhill and her creativity in her classroom. She allows her students to feel more open toward their ideas and allows her journalists to put their creativity...

Junior Isabelle Symonds poses with a football while wearing an I heart Taylor Swift shirt.

Fate or Fake?

Annabelle Meyer, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

Taylor Swift, a 12-time Grammy award-winning artist, is rumored to be dating Travis Kelce, who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. During the summer when Swift was on her Eras Tour, Kelce said...

A group of students join hands together in the center of a lunch table.

Is Kindness Cool?

J. Molina, Editor October 21, 2023

Picture this: it’s your first day of high school, whether you’re a returning student or a fresh face. A morning of syllabus reading opens the gates to lunchtime, where students scramble to claim their...

Freshmen Jillian Satthoff, Rayden Wheeler and Hallie Robinson show off their morning drinks of choice. (From left to right the drinks shown are a Prime energy drink, Scooters Infusion, and a Ghost energy drink.)

Close It or Clean It

Ali Williams, Staff Writer October 19, 2023

Whether it’s a canned, bottled or a homemade drink, the majority of AHS students bring a beverage to school with them in the morning. Many students, however, are getting in trouble for having them in...

Many students prefer the Stanley dupe over the original product. These and other dupes can be seen all throughout the AHS hallways.

Are the “Dupes” Better?

Aydrie Coffman and Zoey Kirchoff October 18, 2023

Dupes in AHS are starting to pick up in popularity. The knockoffs of all of your favorite and more expensive things may work just as well. Several students around AHS shared their preference for the concept:...

The Atlantic community rallied together for Pauley by wearing blue to the football game against Creston.

Blue Out For Pauley

Henry Knudson and Jody Williams October 17, 2023

A sea of blue at recent Atlantic activities has a deeper meaning,  On Sept. 18th at 7:23 pm Grace Pauley (15), a sophomore at AHSTW, was in a car accident. Pauley was driving a 2005 Trailblazer that...

The Cass County Courthouse is located in Atlantic, IA.

Stay Safe Atlantic

Lila Wiederstein and Makenna Schroeder October 13, 2023

The town of Atlantic, Iowa, known as one of the safest communities in Iowa, still has crime amongst its members. Former Cass and Audubon County Attorney David Wiederstein stands by this after his service...

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