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The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle
The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle
Olivia Jensen holds the sentimental jewelry of the 3rd period journalism class.

More Than Just a Sparkle

Mahala Kemp, Staff Writer • December 18, 2024
Jewelry has always been more than just a decorative accessory. For many, it holds the weight of memories, traditions, and milestones. Jewelry can symbolize many things, such as love, memory, personal identity, religion, friendship, and much more... Every piece has an impact.
New English Teacher Alexandra Griffin-Uren works with students in class. This is Griffin-Uren's first year teaching at Atlantic High School.

New Teacher: Alexandra Griffin-Uren

Bailey Grieshaber, Staff Writer • December 18, 2024

Alexandra Griffren-Uren is a new teacher at Atlantic High School and the newest addition to the English department. She teaches English three, Career Communications, and Visual Literacy. Griffin-Uren said...

GOOD WORK-- Junior Hudson McLaren collects high-fives from teammates after a hard fought four minutes.

Boys’ Basketball Pre-Season Look

Hallie Robinson, Staff Writer • December 13, 2024
With the weather changing fast and conditions outside are getting colder our AHS varsity boys are ready to bring the heat to the court this 2024-2025 basketball season.
HARD AT WORK-- Senior Anna Potts and Sophomore Maddie Myers work on Spanish 2 homework in Sr. Vargason's AO.

Understanding the Stigma Surrounding Crying

Olivia Jensen, Junior Editor • December 13, 2024
The reason for the stigma behind men crying.
Junior Lila Wiederstein displays a photo collage spelling "YEARBOOK".

Photos and Yearbooks and Journalists, Oh My!

J. Molina • December 9, 2024

Monday, December 9, marks the start of the very first Yearbook Week at Atlantic High School. Throughout the week, students will have opportunities to celebrate the year so far, see their pictures as they...

Speaker Desi Payne leans into the crowd, looking for a volunteer. AHS welcomed Payne on Nov 21. She spoke about how to be a better “you.”

Desi Payne Shares Inspiration

Alivia Knuth, Staff Writer • December 9, 2024

Desi Payne is an experienced motivational speaker. The idea to bring her to Atlantic High School came after principal Heather McKay received information about Payne in the mail. McKay brought the information...

Community College Class Short

J. Molina, EON Producer • December 8, 2024

An excerpt of the 9.25 EON episode for SNO submission. In collaboration with Iowa Western Community College, Atlantic High School gives juniors and seniors the chance to take in-person and online college...

Senior officer Lola Comes hands a lucky waitress one thousand dollars in a cash tip during National FFA Convention dinner.

Atlantic FFA Extends an Olive Branch to Unsuspecting Servers

Jacquelyn Freund, Staff Writer • December 2, 2024
Everyone has struggles in life, and an act of kindness might be just what a stranger needs. This year, the Atlantic FFA collected donations to give large tips to unsuspecting servers at the restaurants they visited during their National FFA Convention trip.

Eye of the Needle

J. Molina, EON Producer • November 25, 2024

Welcome back, AHS! What's a Thanksgiving episode without a wild turkey chase, followed by a circle of gratitude? There will be no episode posted on December 5th. See you soon, AHS! Thank you to Fletchor...

Brandon Wagner, Collin Harris, and Dreven Smith enjoy their lunches as they are asked about their new dos.

Shaving Heads to Show Support

Makenna Schroeder, Junior Editor • November 22, 2024
Throughout the month of October fundraisers were held to donate towards the Kelley family... Now a group of boys decided to show their support for Kelley in a non-monetary way. 
commUNITY-- Volunteers help serve their community at Community Thanksgiving 2023, hosted at the Cass County Community Building.

Atlantic’s Community Thanksgiving

Olivia Jensen, Junior Editor • November 20, 2024
An informational article that deep dives into the Community Thanksgiving, and what they have to offer other than their generosity.
A school computer displays an electoral college vote simulator.

How Far is Too Far? – Post-Election Political Expression

Knox McCalla, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024
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.
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