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2024 Films in Review

J. Molina and Knox McCalla January 20, 2025
Films in 2024 were tasked with following the Barbenheimer-sized footsteps of 2023, and whether it lived up to expectations is to be debated. 2024 saw Inside Out 2 break the record for highest-grossing animated movie of all time, Dune: Part Two becoming one of the highest-rated Letterboxd movies of all time, and many more notable cinema history moments. In this article, Knox McCalla (KNOX) and J. Molina (MO) review some of the biggest movies of 2024 and reflect on their impacts as a whole.
"Sign My Yearbook Before You Go?"

“Sign My Yearbook Before You Go?”

Molly Harris, Editorial Cartoonist December 13, 2024

Link to Purchase the Yearbook: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1072152/Atlantic-High-School/2017-Yearbook/2016082404581126767/CATALOG_SHOP/?REF=A02277200&rc=150  

HARD AT WORK-- Senior Anna Potts and Sophomore Maddie Myers work on Spanish 2 homework in Sr. Vargason's AO.

Understanding the Stigma Surrounding Crying

Olivia Jensen, Junior Editor December 13, 2024
The reason for the stigma behind men crying.
Two hands hold a small hamster. Image sourced online from the BeChewy article, "How To Hold And Handle A Hamster."

Dissecting The Humor In Hamster Loss

Knox McCalla, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

Content warning: discussion of animal death, some detailed Hamsters are cute, but their life should not be left in the charge of a small child. Hamsters somehow figure out how to die in the most absurd--sometimes...

DEBATE-- Sophomores (left to right) Peyton Burg, Peyton McLaren, and Dane Wiederstein prepare for their debate for World History Class.

Where Do We Draw the Line? — OPINION

Bailey Grieshaber, Staff Writer November 18, 2024
After the election, most of us are settling in with the results, and talking with peers, some discussions are quite vulgar. With that, free speech and free expression in our school are questioned. The line between what is acceptable for students is anything but clear, what is hate speech, and when does an opinion become threatening?
Two people talk about their newly owned "banned books." They discuss which ones they each bought.

Because of the Book Ban–OPINION

Molly Harris, Editorial Cartoonist November 14, 2024

"Fatigue" — OPINION

“Fatigue” — OPINION

Molly Harris, Editorial Cartoonist October 30, 2024

Math homework. AP class essays. History projects. As students, we can't help but feel fatigued from all of our homework. It follows us like storm clouds and weighs on our minds like bricks, which makes...

History teacher Mr. (Trace) Petersen instructing his class for their assignment in U.S History.

What Makes a Good Teacher a Great Teacher?

Bailey Grieshaber and Brynn Lamp October 24, 2024

What sets a teacher apart? Is it their personality or teaching style? AHS students and teachers say it's both.  Freshman Blake Wood said that Mrs. Hedegaard-Moreno “brightens my day.” She said...

"Hypocrisy" — OPINION

“Hypocrisy” — OPINION

Molly Harris, Editorial Cartoonist October 2, 2024
How come they get to use this privilege when they may have work to get done, but we can’t when we have everything finished? How is this fair? This is just one example of how hypocrisy in schools affects students and their privileges.
Senior Megan Birge cheers on sophomore Cadence Kinzie during her cross country meet at Clarinda.

Why Students are Picking Work Instead of Athletics

Anna Potts, Lead Editor September 25, 2024
What do you think? Should students focus on better preparing themselves for college and their adult lives by working, and learning how to support themselves– or build teamwork skills on the court, mat, or field?
A crowd of students dance the night away at the AHS 2023 Homecoming Dance.

Don’t Miss Out – OPINION

J. Molina September 18, 2024

School dances are a hit-or-miss topic for many. But every year they are straight-up dismissed too often. For some people, attending one is “lame” or a “waste of time.” Other people simply don’t...

Influence – OPINION

Influence – OPINION

Molly Harris, Editorial Cartoonist September 11, 2024

The influence of social media is undeniably prominent in our everyday lives. Almost all of us spend several minutes to several hours on our favorite social platforms day-to-day, but has it taken control...

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