The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

Cross Country Mentality

Cross Country Mentality

Sophie Johnson, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

As the fall season is nearing its end and cross-country runners are getting ready for the state meet, have you ever wondered what it mentally takes to be a cross-country runner?  Each and every runner...

The Eye of the Needle

Bennett Whetstone, EON Lead Producer October 23, 2023

Welcome back AHS! In this week's episode, the team goes over last week's safety carnival and also takes a look at the impact injuries can have in high school. Make sure to buckle your seat belt AHS and...

Bennett Whetstone and Claire Pellett show their awards for qualifying for the State Cross Country Meet. They will run Oct. 28 in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

State Bound for the Senior Pair

Anna Potts, Editor October 23, 2023

On Oct. 18, 2023, a new opportunity was paved for high school cross-country runners across Iowa. The Class 3A State Qualifying Meet was held in Winterset, Iowa for the Atlantic Trojans. This season, AHS...

A group of students join hands together in the center of a lunch table.

Is Kindness Cool?

J. Molina, Editor October 21, 2023

Picture this: it’s your first day of high school, whether you’re a returning student or a fresh face. A morning of syllabus reading opens the gates to lunchtime, where students scramble to claim their...

The sign up for the tournament hangs outside Trisha Niceswangers classroom. The tournament is held Oct. 27-28.

SPEAK at Bull Creek!

Alix Nath, Editor October 20, 2023

“Great people who happen to be great speakers” is a slogan used by the AHS Speech and Debate team. This team gives students the opportunity to speak well and speak for something they believe in. This...

Seniors Kipp Namanny and Katreen Buliche look inside the damaged Camaro. The AHS students watched a video on the crash and heard from the officer that was in charge of reconstructing the vehicle after the crash.

Irresponsible Decisions Leave an Irreplaceable Impact

Alyssa Neal, AHS Needle Senior Editor October 20, 2023

On Oct. 17th, 2023, AHS held their first ever “State Patrol Safety Carnival”. At this event, students were presented with many officers from around the state. “Some of the best, if not the best,”...

Freshmen Jillian Satthoff, Rayden Wheeler and Hallie Robinson show off their morning drinks of choice. (From left to right the drinks shown are a Prime energy drink, Scooters Infusion, and a Ghost energy drink.)

Close It or Clean It

Ali Williams, Staff Writer October 19, 2023

Whether it’s a canned, bottled or a homemade drink, the majority of AHS students bring a beverage to school with them in the morning. Many students, however, are getting in trouble for having them in...

Many students prefer the Stanley dupe over the original product. These and other dupes can be seen all throughout the AHS hallways.

Are the “Dupes” Better?

Aydrie Coffman and Zoey Kirchoff October 18, 2023

Dupes in AHS are starting to pick up in popularity. The knockoffs of all of your favorite and more expensive things may work just as well. Several students around AHS shared their preference for the concept:...

The Atlantic community rallied together for Pauley by wearing blue to the football game against Creston.

Blue Out For Pauley

Henry Knudson and Jody Williams October 17, 2023

A sea of blue at recent Atlantic activities has a deeper meaning,  On Sept. 18th at 7:23 pm Grace Pauley (15), a sophomore at AHSTW, was in a car accident. Pauley was driving a 2005 Trailblazer that...

The 2023 Atlantic Cross Country team consists of 17 seniors. The seniors make up a majority of both Varsity lineups.

Senior Season: An Inside Look

Anna Potts, Editor October 17, 2023

You always hear about “senior seasons” and “one last go around,” however, have you ever wondered what it is really like to experience senior-year sports? The senior athletes of football, volleyball,...

The Eye of the Needle

Bennett Whetstone, EON Lead Producer October 16, 2023

The team added a new member, Nissa Molgaard, to the show. This week's show also includes an interview with two students auditioning for all-state band and choir, as well as Mr. Jarrod O'Donnell. National...

The Cass County Courthouse is located in Atlantic, IA.

Stay Safe Atlantic

Lila Wiederstein and Makenna Schroeder October 13, 2023

The town of Atlantic, Iowa, known as one of the safest communities in Iowa, still has crime amongst its members. Former Cass and Audubon County Attorney David Wiederstein stands by this after his service...

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