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Mykal Johnson and Lucas Bellis record the first episode of The Sports Amigos with Grady Andersen and Nathan Gerth, featuring guest Sahil Noori. The five discuss the 12-team college football playoff.
The Sports Amigos
Grady Andersen, Nathan Gerth, Mykal Johnson, Lucas Bellis, and Sahil Noori December 21, 2024

In this episode of The Sports Amigos podcast, hosts Lucas Bellis, Nathan Gerth, and Mykal Johnson delve into the upcoming 12-team college football...

Amidst a turbulent global landscape, the Iowa Capitol stands as a reminder to focus on the power of local government — where decisions impact daily lives most profoundly.
New faces, new policies: Local representatives and the future of Ankeny
Blake Eichmeier, Staff Reporter • December 20, 2024

Recent global events, including the temporary implementation of martial law in South Korea and the ongoing conflict in Israel, have drawn significant...

Cover of ”GNX” by Kendrick Lamar which dropped Nov. 22 with a runtime of 44 minutes. pgLang, Interscope Records
“GNX” review
Ryan Cox, Staff Reporter • December 20, 2024

Intro Kendrick Lamar A.K.A. Kung Fu Kenny (and K Dot) surprise dropped his ninth studio album on a calm Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. This...

Lockdowns have become a part of student's daily lives. Students are accustomed to practicing these drills to prepare for a school shooting, but are people taking these events seriously?
Lockdowns and the desensitization of school shootings
Danny Nguyen, Staff Reporter • December 19, 2024

Footsteps shuffle past. It’s pitch black. The blinds are down, and it’s so quiet you can hear your own heart racing. But it isn’t a school...

“Kraven the Hunter” is now playing in a theater near you. The film is rated R and runs at two hours and seven minutes. Movie poster from Columbia Pictures.
“Kraven the Hunter”: An entertaining spin on a classic villain
Nolan McNulty, Web Editor • December 16, 2024

In a world of "Venom" and "Madame Web," it might seem that Sony Pictures has made enough Spider-Man villain spinoff movies. But, crawling from...

"Now Playing..." hosts Nolan and Blake talk about Snoop Dogg's new album and The Alchemist on episode 5. Design made using Canva.
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Nolan McNulty and Blake Eichmeier December 16, 2024

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“GNX” review
Ryan Cox, Staff Reporter • December 20, 2024
Now Playing…
Nolan McNulty and Blake Eichmeier December 16, 2024
“Wicked” vs. “Gladiator 2”
Ryan Cox, Staff Reporter • November 26, 2024
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Mykal Johnson and Lucas Bellis record the first episode of The Sports Amigos with Grady Andersen and Nathan Gerth, featuring guest Sahil Noori. The five discuss the 12-team college football playoff.
The Sports Amigos
Grady Andersen, Nathan Gerth, Mykal Johnson, Lucas Bellis, and Sahil Noori December 21, 2024

In this episode of The Sports Amigos podcast, hosts Lucas Bellis, Nathan Gerth, and Mykal Johnson delve into the upcoming 12-team college football...

Cover of ”GNX” by Kendrick Lamar which dropped Nov. 22 with a runtime of 44 minutes. pgLang, Interscope Records
“GNX” review
Ryan Cox, Staff Reporter • December 20, 2024

Intro Kendrick Lamar A.K.A. Kung Fu Kenny (and K Dot) surprise dropped his ninth studio album on a calm Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. This...

“Kraven the Hunter” is now playing in a theater near you. The film is rated R and runs at two hours and seven minutes. Movie poster from Columbia Pictures.
“Kraven the Hunter”: An entertaining spin on a classic villain
Nolan McNulty, Web Editor • December 16, 2024

In a world of "Venom" and "Madame Web," it might seem that Sony Pictures has made enough Spider-Man villain spinoff movies. But, crawling from...

Mykal Johnson and Lucas Bellis record the first episode of The Sports Amigos with Grady Andersen and Nathan Gerth, featuring guest Sahil Noori. The five discuss the 12-team college football playoff.
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The Sports Amigos
Grady Andersen, Nathan Gerth, Mykal Johnson, Lucas Bellis, and Sahil Noori December 21, 2024

In this episode of The Sports Amigos podcast, hosts Lucas Bellis, Nathan Gerth, and Mykal Johnson delve into the upcoming 12-team college football...

Hawkettes triumph over Valley in a 53-43 win
Ashley Howard, Staff Reporter • December 10, 2024
Ankeny High School junior Garrett Hemmingsen poses after his halftime performance at the AHS home football game on Friday Oct. 18, 2024. 

The dance team was at the Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association's state competition on Dec. 6 and came home with a Division 1 (highest rank) rating in all three dances, third place in class 3 contemporary, and fifth place class 9 in hip hop. Photo still by Amber Eft
Garrett Hemmingsen: The first male to ever join the AHS dance team
Amber Eft, Staff Reporter • December 9, 2024

Garrett Hemmingsen’s dance journey Junior Garrett Hemmingsen has been dancing since fourth grade when he joined his first dance class and...

A faceoff during the junior varsity game.
Beyond the ice: How a hockey game unites a community
Tobias Landmesser, Staff Reporter • December 6, 2024

Unlike many other sports, ice hockey is not an official sport under the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Those wishing to play have limited...

Students collaborate during Hawk Time as they tackle the New York Times crossword puzzle together, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and friendly competition.
Crossword puzzle challenge at Ankeny High School
Gabe Bond December 3, 2024

Ankeny High School (AHS) has introduced a new, engaging initiative during Hawk Time to foster community and intellectual curiosity among students....

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