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AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

Jersey Green and Ellie Butler January 17, 2025

Hosts Ellie and Jersey discuss why you should join journalism with Olivia Jensen and Addie Freund. Music by AHS graduate Evan Brummer.

The Atlantic High School wrestling coach thanks everyone for coming out to support the wrestlers. He then explained how the rest of the night would go.

Wrestle-Offs the Right Way

Gabby Mendez, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

The Wrestle-Offs are a series of matches between all boys' wrestling team members. Those who participate are then placed on different levels, showing each wrestler how to improve and what challenges they'll...

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?

Where Does Kindness Come From?

Alix Nath and Dean Cook January 15, 2025

See why Atlantic High School students and staff choose to be kind!

Students competing at the 2025 IHSSA State Debate Tournament stand with their awards.

Debate Debrief

Alix Nath, Senior Editor January 15, 2025

This weekend, the AHS Speech and Debate team took four congressional debaters to the Iowa High School Speech Association (IHSSA) state debate tournament. The students competed over the course of Friday,...

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.
THE PRESSURE'S ON - Noah Huddleson and Landon Larson group up to watch Logan Olson and Wiatt Green play a first-person shooter game. The game's intensity had them leaning forward in their seats, eyes trained on the screen. Each trivial slip-up and high-stakes moment earned a groan of disappointment or an encouraging comment from the surrounding group.

Game Club Gallery

Integra Christensen, Staff Writer January 14, 2025

Sophomore Peyton McLaren runs down the court in hopes for a fast break.

New Year, New Us

Makenna Schroeder, Junior Editor January 14, 2025
Happy New Year. A common new year tradition is to make a resolution. It's a promise to yourself to do something that will be better for your overall well being. However, according to John Gordon 9/10 people fail their new year's resolutions. About 50 % of those people fail before the month of January is up. 

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!

Is Perfection Possible?

Alix Nath and Dean Cook January 7, 2025

Atlantic High School Students and staff share their viewpoints on perfectionism and how it has or does impact them in their lives.

Students in Mr. Petersen's Seminar pose for a picture documenting their Christmas spirit.

Christmas Traditions Around AHS

Riley Hansen, Staff Writer January 7, 2025
Christmas is an enjoyable and memorable time for many people. Celebrations can last one day or even the whole month. This holiday is filled with traveling, food, movies, decorating, family time, shopping, and lots more. Christmas is a time many people look forward to throughout the whole year. Being with family and friends and making fun memories are just a little part of what makes Christmas so special.
Boys Basketball Photography Showcase

Boys Basketball Photography Showcase

Brynn Lamp, Staff Writer January 6, 2025

The Boy’s Basketball team this year consists of 28 players. They have two returning varsity starters, Gavin McLaren, and Hudson McLaren. Some of their goals for the season are to finish in the top...

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