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The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

FFA members in the House of Representatives. From left to right: DJ Shepperd, Claire Pellett, Daniel Fruend, Representative Tom Moore, Colton Rudy, Jackson McLaren, Charli Goff, Callee Pellett. Seated: Dylan Comes.

38th Annual Legislative Symposium and FFA Day at the Capitol

Contributed by Charli Goff* February 13, 2023

FFA members from across Iowa converged at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines to build character and promote citizenship, volunteerism, and patriotism. Nearly 700 high school students wearing blue corduroy...

Guy Somers is the jack of all trades. Besides teaching, he has many hobbies in his freetime, including his love for music.

Under the Influence

Kate Nichols, Staff Writer February 10, 2023

From an early age, we as humans are influenced by the people and things around us, some good and some bad. We can even be influenced by emotions. Everyone is influenced by someone: family members, famous...

Michelle Saluk loves to substitute teach at Atlantic High School.

Heroes Of Atlantic: Michelle Saluk

Genevieve McCalla, Editor February 7, 2023

Michelle Saluk has been a beacon of positivity at AHS for 13 years. Always willing to say "hi" or share a joke, the substitute teacher has had two kids in the school system and says her “kids" and "family”...

SMILE AND POSE-
Senior Katie Birge and Sophomore Megan Birge pose for a photo.

Siblings and Stereotypes

Morgan Botos, Staff Writer February 3, 2023

According to “17 Stereotypes About Birth Order Experts Say Are 100 Percent True,” “When it comes to birth order, there can be some differences between the children based on their position in the...

The Pink Tax refers to the unnecessary price raises for feminine items compared to masculine items.

The Pink Tax

Kate Nichols, Staff Writer January 27, 2023

What is the pink tax? Wikipedia states, "The pink tax refers to the tendency for products marketed specifically toward women to be more expensive than those marketed toward men. This phenomenon is often...

AHS Student Council members attend the Iowa Association of Student Council conference.

Student Council: The Innovators of AHS

Emma Winford, Staff Writer January 27, 2023

Student Council is a school organization where a group of students is passionate about changing the school-wide dynamic. According to IASC, the student council is a “student leadership organization that...

An Inside Look on Krabbe Disease

An Inside Look on Krabbe Disease

Zoey Moore, Staff Writer January 24, 2023

This story features a Q&A with Zoey Moore, an AHS student with Krabbe Disease.

Atlas Atlantic Cinemas Website shows an up-to-date picture of the movie theater. Soon, this building will be renovated into a church.

Coming Soon to a Theater Near You: New Life Church

Dakota Oswalt, Lead Editor December 26, 2022

A Kid’s Combo: popcorn with extra butter, M&M’s, and a fun-sized Sierra Mist fountain pop. That was my order every time I went to the local theater to watch the curtain rise on every “first.”...

The Holiday Season is not always cheerful, especially for people who have recently lost a loved one.

Holidays are Hard

Makayla Atkinson, Staff Writer December 24, 2022

With the holidays nearly upon us, there is a lot of cheer in the air. However, that cheer is sadness for some people. Yes, the holidays are exciting, but they are not always easy for people. Many kids...

Jase Oswalt, a toothless second grader from Washington Elementary, asks Santa Claus (Andersen) for his two front teeth for Christmas this year. The Gingery Log Cabin creates the perfect cozy space for Santa to come to visit during the winter months.

Heroes of Atlantic: Steve Andersen

Dakota Oswalt, Lead Editor December 14, 2022

The Gingery Log Cabin, built by John Gingery, was once a single-room schoolhouse northeast of Atlantic. Now it sits in City Park and transforms into Santa’s Cabin during the winter holiday season. Santa...

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