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The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle
The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle
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.
DEBATE-- Sophomores (left to right) Peyton Burg, Peyton McLaren, and Dane Wiederstein prepare for their debate for World History Class.

Where Do We Draw the Line? — OPINION

Bailey Grieshaber, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024
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?

Eye of the Needle

J. Molina, EON Producer • November 11, 2024

Welcome back AHS! Today we delve into Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), two clubs AHS provides to students to help grow life skills....

Eye of the Needle

J. Molina, EON Producer • November 4, 2024

Welcome back, AHS! For this week's EON, we cover the formal banquet etiquette and most of the info you'd need for college classes.

Some of our amazing journalists spent the day at the University of Iowa attending the IHSPA Fall Conference! These students attended classes to gain knowledge on different departments of journalism! Our staff is so grateful for opportunities like this to grow our skills!

IHSPA Conference at Iowa City

Makenna Schroeder, Junior Editor • November 4, 2024
The University of Iowa is known for their writing program as well as their journalism department, and this year hosted a journalism conference on October 24. AHS had eighteen representatives from our journalism department attend.
MORNING CUP OF JOE-- An example of how cans and cups line desk walk ways.

Breakfast– The Most Important Meal of the Day… or Drink

Makenna Schroeder, Junior Editor • November 4, 2024
At AHS, during class time you can find a variety of drink cups from different shops or stores all over town on classroom desks.
Lindsey Roberts teaches her class of English Language Learners (ELL).

New Teacher: Lindsey Roberts

Riley Hansen and Owen Botos • October 31, 2024

This year, we are getting not only new students but also new teachers. Lindsey Roberts is 33 as of this year. She is an ELL (English Language Learners) teacher at Atlantic High School. The majority of...

Students in the commons will notice the pillars with each core value of AHS represented. The core values displayed are Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Kindness.

HARK: How did it happen?

Stellah Van Aernam and Raya Parker • October 28, 2024

At the end of April 2024, seminars at Atlantic High School decided on values they thought would positively affect AHS and the community. Students wrote down the main values they thought were important,...

Eye of the Needle Episode 8.25 – HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

J. Molina, EON Producer • October 28, 2024

Welcome back, AHS! A spooky trick with no treat shocks the broadcasting team, leaving CLUEs and mystery everywhere. Huge shoutout to the creators on Pixabay for many of the sound effects used in this...

History teacher Mr. (Trace) Petersen instructing his class for their assignment in U.S History.

What Makes a Good Teacher a Great Teacher?

Bailey Grieshaber and Brynn Lamp • October 24, 2024

What sets a teacher apart? Is it their personality or teaching style? AHS students and teachers say it's both.  Freshman Blake Wood said that Mrs. Hedegaard-Moreno “brightens my day.” She said...

The importance of voting stretches beyond the electoral vote.

Your Vote Matters

Anna Potts, Lead Editor • October 23, 2024
“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. 
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