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AHSneedle

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AHSneedle

Senior Camryn Church shows off the arm where she got her first COVID-19 vaccine. Church received the Pfizer vaccine on Jan. 17.

The COVID-19 Vaccine: How it Works and Why I Got It

Camryn Church, Editor January 28, 2021

Over a month ago my boss, at the nursing home I work at, came to me and asked if I would like to be vaccinated for COVID-19. My answer was an obvious yes, at least from my point of view. I received my...

With 8 episodes averaging an hour length, the show “Bridgerton” can be streamed on Netflix.

Netflix Original “Bridgerton” — Review

Camryn Church, Editor January 19, 2021

Fearful mothers hounding potential suitors, a duke that refused to marry, the perfect lady to be wed, a gossiping writer with a pseudonym. Bridgerton is a whirlwind series that transports you back to the...

Grades are often used to showcase a student’s dedication to a class. However, nowadays it seems to only showcase the fact that a student even went to school. What’s the point of a grading system if everyone can attain the best grade with minimal effort?

“A” Controversial Grade

Ariel Clark, Editor January 18, 2021

Reaching for the stars, students often strive to attain a good enough grade in each of their classes in order to be academically successful by society’s standards. But is this mindset toxic? Also, are...

Card games pile up around my house. Everyone has a favorite game to play, and these are just a few of mine.

The Top Ten Card Games

Molly McFadden, Editor January 15, 2021

If you are anything like me and my friends, we always want to hang out, but we can never decide what to do. We will often decide to go outside or watch a movie, but some of my favorite times together are...

I tend to be an avid collector of unique hats (usually fedoras). While I could understand why this large and shining cowboy hat may be too excessive for a school setting, I don’t understand why something like a plain fedora would be criminal to wear. To me, hats are a great sign for personal identification.

Hats Off, Hats On — OPINION

Ariel Clark, Editor January 7, 2021

From cowboy hats to fedoras to top hats, schools have enforced a ban on students wearing hats in school for what seem to be outdated reasons.  Once every few months the school hosts an event where students...

Whether they're influenced through social media or real life, stereotypes have been around for a long time. Often times, high schoolers feel pressure based on the projection of their social standing from common stereotypes.

Harmful Stereotypes — OPINION

Aubrey Guyer, Staff Writer January 7, 2021

High School students are greatly affected by stereotypes. The image to look and act a certain way is carved in this young generation's mind, and for what? The assumptions made about certain groups can...

Baseball coach Joe Brummer speaks with graduate Nathan Behrends at a baseball game.

What AHS Coach Are You?

Caden Anderson and Tanner O’Brien January 7, 2021

Do you play a sport? Even if you haven't, chances are you have met or been taught by an AHS coach. Whether it's a fall, winter, or spring sport, each coach has a different personality that makes them unique....

Both companies provide a way for people to interact from a long distance.  However, Discord had more popularity (and still does) among youth, while Zoom was a hardly-known entity at the time. Due to this, Discord could provide more features and a better-polished atmosphere than Zoom could.

Zooming Away to Discord — OPINION

Ariel Clark, Editor January 6, 2021

With a stranglehold on schools, COVID completely destroyed what was considered normal in the educational environment.  Several schools have had to switch off-and-on between remote learning and being in-person...

Mexican restaurant Rancho Grande is among some of the popular establishments to dine at in Atlantic.

What Atlantic Restaurant Are You?

Edria Brummer, Staff writer January 6, 2021

Have you ever wondered what Atlantic restaurant you are? From breakfast to dinner, there's a variety of restaurant types to choose from. Each one offers different dishes and different personalities. Which...

During the holiday season, downtown Atlantic is covered in Christmas lights and decorations.

Top 10 Things to Do This Winter — OPINION

Da’Jai Wesson, Editor December 16, 2020

In the midwest, the winter months bring low temperatures and inclement weather. But do you know what else winter brings? The opportunity to indulge in holiday cheer and winter weather activities. Here...

AHSNeedle Senior Staff stand under the high school's sign. We feel the school hasn't included our class in enough conversations and decisions this year.

Senior Year Under the Cloud of COVID-19

Staff Editorial December 11, 2020

At the beginning of 2020, the hallways were filled with chatter about a new virus called COVID-19. Now, as we near the end of the year, this virus has become a part of our daily lives. It affects every...

While many teachers' rooms advocate for unity, students still find ways to voice their negative thoughts without consequence most of the time.

Bigotry in School — OPINION

Ariel Clark, Editor December 10, 2020

While walking the halls of the AHS as a senior, I’ve taken notice of the sheer number of people that use bigoted terms while talking with their friends between classes. As someone who identifies as part...

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