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Talon reporter Levi Foster talks about who he thinks will win the Cy Young (best pitcher), Most Valuable Player (MVP), and Rookie of the Year for the American League and the National League. Infographic made by Levi Foster using Canva
Way too early MLB awards
Levi Foster, Staff Reporter • May 2, 2024

With the season still in its early stages, we have seen some hot starts from top players and breakout stars alike as they push for the postseason...

Senior Hannah Howard is the only student from Ankeny High School selected as a semifinalist for the National Merit Scholarship.
Meet National Merit Scholar finalist, senior Hannah Howard
Josie Babcock, Staff Reporter • May 2, 2024

As students and workers, we are often told to play to our strengths. The National Merit Scholarship focuses on students whose strengths lie in...

 Southview eighth grader, Noemi Gavilan, runs to celebrate with teammates. Special Olympics is unique because it presents opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to compete in athletics.
AHS takes on Special Olympics
Lydia Gerety, Staff Reporter • April 30, 2024

On April 24, 712 athletes came to Ankeny High School (AHS) to participate in the Special Olympics, along with more than 300 staff members and...

Album cover for Taylor Swifts most recent album, Tortured Poets Department Record label Republic Records, Photographer Beth Garrabrant
The Gray Room Podcast
Charlie Christensen, Hunter Boswell, Joanna Guerrero, and Griffin Nye April 30, 2024

Charlie Christensen, Griffin Nye, Ava Sarenpa, and Rose McGill talk all things Michael Jackson.
The Gray Room Podcast
Charlie Christensen, Griffin Nye, Rose McGill, and Ava Sarenpa April 25, 2024

Album cover of “WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU” by Future and Metro Boomin. Album cover from Epic / Freebandz / Republic / Boominati Worldwide
"WE STILL DON'T TRUST YOU" Review
Nolan McNulty, Staff Reporter • April 25, 2024

Weeks after releasing “WE DON’T TRUST YOU,” Future and Metro Boomin are back to take over the hip-hop game again. Their first of two...

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AHS takes on Special Olympics
Lydia Gerety, Staff Reporter • April 30, 2024
Class changes coming to AHS
Lilyan McCracken, Staff Reporter • March 7, 2024
FAFSA frenzy
Josie Babcock, Staff Reporter • March 7, 2024
Mentors in Violence Prevention launches at Ankeny High
Vivian Wu, Web/Print/Multimedia Editor; Videographer • February 29, 2024
"WE STILL DON'T TRUST YOU" Review
Nolan McNulty, Staff Reporter • April 25, 2024
Top NFL Prospects
Levi Foster, Staff Reporter • April 4, 2024
Talon reporter Levi Foster talks about who he thinks will win the Cy Young (best pitcher), Most Valuable Player (MVP), and Rookie of the Year for the American League and the National League. Infographic made by Levi Foster using Canva
Way too early MLB awards
Levi Foster, Staff Reporter • May 2, 2024

With the season still in its early stages, we have seen some hot starts from top players and breakout stars alike as they push for the postseason...

Album cover for Taylor Swifts most recent album, Tortured Poets Department Record label Republic Records, Photographer Beth Garrabrant
The Gray Room Podcast
Charlie Christensen, Hunter Boswell, Joanna Guerrero, and Griffin Nye April 30, 2024

Charlie Christensen, Griffin Nye, Ava Sarenpa, and Rose McGill talk all things Michael Jackson.
The Gray Room Podcast
Charlie Christensen, Griffin Nye, Rose McGill, and Ava Sarenpa April 25, 2024

Talon reporter Levi Foster talks about who he thinks will win the Cy Young (best pitcher), Most Valuable Player (MVP), and Rookie of the Year for the American League and the National League. Infographic made by Levi Foster using Canva
Sports
Way too early MLB awards
Levi Foster, Staff Reporter • May 2, 2024

With the season still in its early stages, we have seen some hot starts from top players and breakout stars alike as they push for the postseason...

Talon reporter Levi Foster discusses the top National Football League (NFL) prospects of the 2024 NFL draft. Graphic made by Levi Foster using Canva
Top NFL Prospects
Levi Foster, Staff Reporter • April 4, 2024
A Taylor Swift-themed poster with logos to represent Swifts and Travis Kelce’s collective passions. Made by Ava Tomlinson using Canva
Touchdowns and love songs
Ryan Tomlinson, Staff Reporter • March 29, 2024
Senior Hannah Howard is the only student from Ankeny High School selected as a semifinalist for the National Merit Scholarship.
Meet National Merit Scholar finalist, senior Hannah Howard
Josie Babcock, Staff Reporter • May 2, 2024

As students and workers, we are often told to play to our strengths. The National Merit Scholarship focuses on students whose strengths lie in...

Sophomore Max Allison stands at 7-feet tall next to 6-foot tall junior Ryan Tomlinson.
A tall tale
Ryan Tomlinson, Staff Reporter • April 25, 2024

At Ankeny High School (AHS), some of the tallest heads in the hallway stop around 6-foot-5. That is, until you see 7-foot tall sophomore Max...

A Taylor Swift-themed poster with logos to represent Swifts and Travis Kelce’s collective passions. Made by Ava Tomlinson using Canva
Touchdowns and love songs
Ryan Tomlinson, Staff Reporter • March 29, 2024

With half of the world's attention focused on the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl 58 victory, the other half is focused on the relationship between...

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