Avengers: Infinity War — Review
May 24, 2018
WARNING: MAY CONTAIN SOME MINOR SPOILERS “Avengers: Infinity War” is the latest installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe or MCU. Infinity War is an accumulation of most superheroes already a part of the MCU, including Doctor Strange (played by Benedict Cumberbatch), Iron Man (played by Robe...
To Hurt or to Help? – OPINION
January 25, 2018
According to stopbullying.gov, the definition of bullying is “any unwanted aggressive behavior; observed or perceived power imbalance; and repetition of behaviors or high likelihood of repetition.” There are many different modes and types of bullying, including direct and indirect. Direct bullying...
To Vaccinate or Not?
December 20, 2017
Filed under Features, Opinion, Showcase, Uncategorized
The flu vaccine has recently been “the talk” around medical fields, schools, and parents. There has been controversy about if someone should or should not get the vaccine. School Nurse Kelli Evans said that she "100 percent believes people should get the vaccine." Evans said, "the flu shot can be de...
The Wrecks Music — Review
November 14, 2017
Filed under Reviews, Showcase, The Gallery
OMAHA, NE -- At Reverb Lounge late at night on November 1, The Technicolors, Vesperteen, and The Wrecks had a shot at playing in the bar venue. The first to play were The Technicolors. They played a few songs like “Space Cadet” and “Tonight You Are Mine.” The next band to play was Vesperteen. They playe...
EDITORIAL: Superintendent Barber off to a Great Start
Shelby Pelzer, Lead Editor
September 14, 2017
Superintendent Steven Barber has shaken the school district in his first few months of working in Atlantic, becoming a visible presence across ACSD. Barber has attended numerous fall sporting events including away games, and he even wrote personalized letters to some of the softball players. Softb...
Saeugling Attends Iowa Youth Institute
May 3, 2017
Filed under Opinion, School News, Showcase
AHS junior Emily Saeugling attended the Iowa Youth Institute. After attending she wrote this piece, reflecting on her experience there, and what she learned. "Each April, students from around the state of Iowa gather in Hilton Coliseum for the Iowa Youth Institute (IYI). These students aren’t watchin...
SUPER BOWL 51
John McConkey and Chase McLaren
February 3, 2017
Filed under Football, Reviews, Showcase, Sports, Sports Showcase, Uncategorized
Super Bowl And then there were two. On January 22, the stage was set for Super Bowl 51. The New England Patriots beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-17, while the Atlanta Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers 43-21. The Patriots and the Falcons will headline in what many say is the biggest stage in...
Should Seniors Play? – OPINION
February 1, 2017
Filed under Activities, Opinion, Reviews, School News, Showcase
A daunting question has loomed over varsity athletics for as long as anybody can remember. Coaches, players, and even communities have pondered this single question: Should seniors play just because it’s their last season? Coaches have different philosophies on this subject. Coach Dan Vargaso...
Midnight Madness – OPINION
January 27, 2017
The clock strikes 10 as I enter my house for the first time since I left at 6:30 in the morning. A full day of school, speech, band, and work behind, the only thing between me and eight hours of blissful sleep is the homework I was unable to finish throughout the day. I could go to bed now and finish my...
What is Your Dream Car?
Matt Gearheart and Logan Reilly
December 8, 2016
Filed under Features, Opinion, Showcase
Vroom, Vroom What is your dream car? At Deter Motor Company located in Atlantic, Iowa, the most commonly sold car is the Chevrolet Malibu, according to salesman Chuck Sievers. Malibu's have many features that buyers are looking for such as back-up camera, heated seats, sunroof, and lane-change alert. For ...
American Tragedy- OPINION
November 16, 2016
Filed under Opinion, Showcase, The Gallery
There are many wonderful seasons in this world (Christmas season, Pumpkin Spice Season, Back-To-School Season), but there is nothing quite like election season. Who doesn’t love a few politically (and sometimes religiously) charged, wealthy, politicians bickering back and forth about what they pr...
Iowa Youth Straw Poll
November 9, 2016
Filed under Academics, Opinion, Showcase, The Gallery
Last week, AHS was involved in a statewide Straw Poll. The Straw Poll is a program put on by the state of Iowa and the Secretary of State, Paul Pate, to see what the high schoolers of today think about the elections this year. Students were presented a poll to vote for who they think should be President a...
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