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The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

J. Molina explains how it feels to grow up biracial.

How It Feels: To Be Biracial and Latino

J. Molina, Staff Writer April 3, 2023

Best of both worlds. It’s a simple phrase that gets thrown around a lot, but nobody talks about what it means to be part of both worlds. It’s easier to think of those worlds as two patches of grass....

The Masks We Hide Behind

The Masks We Hide Behind

Addie Welsh, Staff Writer March 28, 2023

More often than we realize, we lie. We lie about what we've done, where we've been, but more importantly, who we are. Life often feels like a game of telephone, but instead of a chain of people changing...

Its hard to hire teachers when the cost is higher than the reward.

“Why is there a teacher shortage?”

Ally Peterson, Editor March 28, 2023

In recent years, there’s been a teacher shortage in the United States. Much of this is due to the recession during COVID-19, which then resulted in tax cuts and salary cuts. This caused a wave of teachers...

Comparing the Cheifs and the Eagles

Comparing the Cheifs and the Eagles

Conner Silence, Staff Writer March 2, 2023

The biggest event on T.V. a few Sundays ago: The Super Bowl. The two best teams in the NFL went head-to-head. Who do you think will win the Super Bowl? The Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes finishes...

100-Word Rants: 2023

100-Word Rants: 2023

January 20, 2023

Everyone has an opinion. Can you express yours in exactly 100 words? Send your rant to [email protected]. If we select it for publication, get your shades out!

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...

An AHS sophomore shows her love of Colleen Hoover books.

It Ends with Us Reviews

Jayci Reed, Katie Hedegaard, and Elizabeth Anderson December 9, 2022

Colleen Hoover has been one of the most popular young adult authors. Most popular on "BookTok," her books have been trending. Her most famous book is, "It Ends with Us." In AHS, English teacher, Katie...

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Senior Ally Peterson drew a editorial drawing about how high tuition college tuition is. Peterson talked about how students that want to continue education will have to pay an arm and a leg to afford it.

An Arm and A Leg

Ally Peterson, Editor December 7, 2022

No matter the income, college tuition and related expenses put freshly graduated students in years of debt as they try to find their footing in the world. Even with the assistance of FAFSA or scholarships,...

The Point host, Molly McFadden, sits down with senior Olivia Engler to discuss holiday favorites, Christmas in the Engler household, and best holiday traditions at AHS. Tune in to hear all about madrigal dinners, Mr. Petersons scary Christmas narrations, and the tea on Christmas trees.

The Point: Spongebob Squarepants the Musical ft. Reese DeArment, Grace Mitchell, and Micaiah Andersen

Dakota Oswalt and Alex Garcia November 15, 2022

Alex Garcia brings exclusive interviews from the lead cast members of Spongebob Squarepants the Musical. Also, Dakota Oswalt gives a personal review of her experience of watching the musical live. We hope...

Many students face  responsibilities while being in high school including sports, chores, homework, jobs, and spending time with family and friends. Having all of these responsibilities can limit the time you have for yourself.

Juggling Responsibilities is Stressful for Students

Ally Peterson October 31, 2022

At times, the life of a student is nothing more than a juggling act. Many students not only have school and all of their homework and assignments that come along with it, but they are also weighed down...

A lone box of Kleenex sits in a classroom.

The Issue of Classroom Kleenex – OPINION

Conner Silence October 26, 2022

Have you ever been wandering around the room looking for kleenex? Yeah me too. Did you know Atlantic High School does not provide classrooms with tissues? A week ago I found myself In Ms. Berryhill's room...

Freshmen Sawyer Tarrell accompanies seniors Weston Hoover, Merrick ODette, and Ty Ostrus at a debate meeting.

Why You Should Join Debate – OPINION

Nissa Molgaard October 20, 2022

I now open the floor for the discussion: Debate, should you join? If you are interested in arguing or persuading people, then debate may be the class or the club for you. If you are interested, Public...

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