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Stuart the mouse, who was part of the senior prank. Photo by Alyson Dreager

Senior Prank Spreads Mice, Oil, Marbles

John McCurdy, Staff Writer May 16, 2026

In a senior prank, marbles and beads as well as oil and live mice were spread around AHS. The oil, likely vegetable, was spilled by doorways, in the commons and smeared on teachers' windows. Beads...

Commons Bathroom Shut Down

Commons Bathroom Shut Down

Chloe Updike and Sophia Rose February 26, 2026

The Commons bathroom closed again on Feb. 19. According high school custodian Rich Smith, the bathrooms were closed due to pipes not being cleaned out for a long period of time, along with inappropriate...

Students for Justice organizers at the Feb. 6 protest.  Organizers are in the foreground left to right, Spencer, Cook, and Mathis.

Who are the “Students for Justice”?

John McCurdy, Staff Writer February 9, 2026

Since the "Fire McCann" walkout on Feb. 6 in response to allegations of McCann's inappropriate texting with students, a new movement has begun to take shape. The group calls itself "Students for Justice"...

Two police officers look on during the Feb. 6 "Fire McCann" walk out.

What Are Student’s Rights Around Protesting?

John McCurdy, Staff Writer February 9, 2026

In what is potentially the most famous court case to come out of Iowa, Tinker V. Des Moines, the Supreme Court ruled that students had similar rights to free speech as any other people. This precedent...

Student protesters stand at 14th and Plum. Many were given blankets by members of the community.

McCann Protest Concludes, Fliers Distributed

John McCurdy, Staff Writer February 9, 2026

The protest was held on the streets of 14th, and Plum continued to the end of the school day. Organizers Dean Cook and Liam Spencer both commented on how they believed that the protest was held peacefully...

"Every Shot Counts"

Preview of Girls Basketball

Dylin Ball, Intro Editor November 18, 2025

The AHS girls' basketball team ended their 24-25 season very strongly, with a record of 18 wins and seven losses. The last time the girls' basketball team made it to the regional finals was in 2004. Coach...

A group photo of student Islander representatives after the 2023 homecoming pep rally.

“Ekichu” means Unity

J. Molina, Senior Editor May 15, 2025
Pacific Island pride and heritage are bringing vibrant colors to the cornfields of southwest Iowa. Micronesians, or Islanders (a self-attributed term), who originate from the islands in or surrounding the Federated States of Micronesia, are expanding the Atlantic community. In honor of Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, this story hopes to shine a light on the cultural features of our community’s Islander population.

Trojan Tech Engraving Offer!

Alix Nath and Dean Cook May 1, 2025

This year, the Atlantic High School Trojan Tech team is offering engravings to students and others within the community! Learn about the engraving process and reach out to the team to get an engraving...

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