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The student news site of Atlantic High School

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The student news site of Atlantic High School

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Lead Editor Hana Holtz shares the game plan for the next four weeks of publication.

An Update From the Editor

Hana Holtz, Editor April 23, 2020

On Friday, April 17, Governor Kim Reynolds announced that all Iowa schools were to not reopen for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. Atlantic High School began its break due to COVID-19 on Monday,...

Onward is Disneys latest animated film. It was released on Friday, March 6.

“Onward” — Review

Grace Clay, Editor April 15, 2020

One of the last movies in the Atlas Atlantic Cinema before it closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic was “Onward.” This animated movie is Disney’s newest feature and I wouldn’t be surprised if it...

AHS alumns Hannah Anstey, Emily Gonzalez, and Summer Petty show off their dresses at Grand March.

Fashion Flip — OPINION

Ariel Clark, Editor April 9, 2020

Prom: an event that most students and parents start planning for during the tragic years of middle school. While it does seem excessive, people begin to plan out their future dates, outfits, and activities...

Doc Antle showcases one of his tigers for a crowd. Antle plays a large role in the series, as he runs a zoo in Myrtle Beach, S.C. At the beginning of the series, Antle and fellow zoo owner Joe Exotic have a friendly working relationship.

Let’s Talk About “Tiger King” — REVIEW

Hana Holtz and Camryn Church April 8, 2020

“Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness” was released on Friday, March 20 on Netflix. Since it’s release, the seven-episode series has spent a lot of time on Netflix’s Top Ten list. Currently,...

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, individuals are encouraged to practice social distancing, which results in many staying at home for the majority, if not all of the day.

The COVID-19 Diaries

Camryn Church and Molly McFadden March 26, 2020

Camryn Church, Junior We are more than a week into the four-week break from school, and so far I have been keeping somewhat busy. I know some of my friend’s parents won’t let them out of the house,...

Junior Molly McFadden shares her opinion on gun violence, as well as education on the subject.

Gun Safety and Why Education is Necessary — OPINION

Molly McFadden, Editor March 11, 2020

I believe that gun violence in the United States has gotten out of hand. We have become used to seeing mass shootings in the news. When and how are we going to make this stop? I grew up in Iowa with...

Adviser Allison Berryhill showcases yet another spam phone call during class. Callers can spoof phone numbers to appear like they are coming from in town.

Scram Spam: A Staff Editorial

Staff Editorial March 6, 2020

As a staff, we are sick and tired of spam phone calls disrupting our productive work time. Our class time is precious, and we need every moment to bring the news to your screen. What we don’t like on...

The 2020 wrestling team breaks it down after Wrestle-Offs.

The Importance of Sportsmanship — OPINION

Molly McFadden, Editor February 24, 2020

The sportsmanship of a team says a lot more about them than how they actually perform. With this, the behavior of student sections and crowds represent a school as well. Being a cheerleader, and a huge...

Harley Quinn, played by Margot Robbie, is the main character in DCs latest release.

DC’s New Addition: “Birds of Prey” — REVIEW

Grace Clay, Editor February 24, 2020

"Birds of Prey" is the newest addition to the movie universe of DC. I’m not entirely sure how it fits into the universe because of all the changes to the cast and other movie editions, like 2019’s...

The Pokémon franchise began in 1996.

Clashing with “Pokémon Sword” — REVIEW

Ariel Clark, Editor February 14, 2020

The “Pokémon” franchise, a behemoth when it comes to the video-game industry, consists of people capturing strange creatures that can evolve to become powerful monsters as they battle their way to...

The Wrecks perform a set during the last part of the 2010 decade in Omaha, Neb. The Wrecks are from Thousand Oaks, Calif.

My Top Ten Songs of the 2010s

Grace Clay, Editor February 3, 2020

I don’t usually spend my time listening to music that has been released after 2012. I felt like some music lost the originality by using more electronics and autotune in it. With autotune, the emotions...

Over 176 million copies of Minecraft have been sold around the world.

The Game of the Decade: “Minecraft” — REVIEW

Drew Engler, Staff Writer February 3, 2020

When you think of decade-defining media, what is the first thing that comes to mind? I think we all can agree that “Minecraft” has been one of the biggest trends of the decade. It would be unethical...

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