Conflict is normal, it’s high school after all, but lately for the students of AHS, it seems that the boundary of friendly conflict is slowly being pushed into the territory of bullying.
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?
“Your vote matters.” Something we always hear every three years in October and November, but really, how much does your vote matter? Furthermore, why is an educated vote so important, and how do voters determine what an educated vote is? Why are most young voters hesitant to vote, or don’t vote based on personal conflicts? This voting season, we spoke with Holly Esbeck, the AHS Government teacher, on how to make an informed decision, voting trends, and the importance of casting a vote.
The Republican Primary was held on Jan. 15, and Iowans chose Donald Trump as their pick, however, where does this leave other candidates? Primary polls showed 51 percent of registered Republicans in Iowa...
Claire Pellett, AHS Needle Lead Editor
• September 28, 2023
Former Vice President Mike Pence will attend the Oct. 6 Pink-Out football game at the Atlantic Trojan Bowl. His events coordinator recently contacted ACSD Activities Director Andrew Mitchell about having...
June 23, 1960--a revolutionary day in medicine and healthcare for women. Finally, a way to cut down unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions, ease menstrual cramps, control hormones, and even reduce...
FFA members from across Iowa converged at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines to build character and promote citizenship, volunteerism, and patriotism. Nearly 700 high school students wearing blue corduroy...
The new phone policy, though a somewhat needed procedure, is infantilizing in its delivery at times. It makes it seem as though we are small children who can't control themselves. As if we are so immature...
Eyes on the flag. Hand on the heart. Recite the Pledge.
To some, this is a unifying act of patriotism. To others, a school-led Pledge of Allegiance creates adversity, opposes freedom, and threatens...
The Iowa Senate is pushing to further limit the ability for women to receive a medical abortion. The Iowa law being debated declared to “defend and protect unborn children.” According to The Des Moines...
