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AHSneedle

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AHSneedle

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AHSneedle

From Cart to Closet

From Cart to Closet

Olivia Jensen, Junior Editor January 16, 2025
In our generation shopping has become so accessible to everyone and people buy some useless stuff or things they just don't need.  With social media influencers trying to get you to buy things and online shopping, compulsive shopping has gone through the roof. In a survey sent out to AHS students and staff over 50% said they are compulsive shoppers. Most people shop online because of the convenience, you find stuff you like, add it to your cart, hit purchase, then wait a couple of days and it will show up right on your doorstep. I there a chance that you are one of the many that has a shopping addiction?
First Semester in Stills

First Semester in Stills

Anna Potts, Lead Editor January 15, 2025
First semester included Rock-Paper-Scissor Tournaments, College Fair, Homecoming, NHS Blood Drive, Veteran's Day Assembly, Academic Assembly, Desi Payne Speaker, and Christmas Dress Days.

Eye of the Needle

J. Molina, EON Producer January 13, 2025

Welcome back, AHS! The new year calls for a new 'Needle, and there's plenty to be excited about! Like athlete trivia... and identity theft!

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...

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