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Senate File 175 emphasizes the humanity of the unborn child constructing a focus on prenatal human development and pointing out that development starts after fertilization. 

The bill utilizes AI to showcase what development may look like in the early stages. The image on the right is what Canva Magic Media AI said an unborn baby looks like at 4 weeks. Graphic created by Lydia Gerety using Canva.
Iowa Legislature passes a bill to showcase students the ‘humanity’ of the unborn
Lydia Gerety, Editor in Chief • April 29, 2025

Origin of the bill AI has taken the education world by storm with what seems to be students' new favorite software, ChatGPT. Open AI seems to...

Members of the Mental Health Club hosted an event during school. Published with permission from Will Harms.
Breaking the silence
April 2, 2025
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The Ankeny Hawkettes huddle up on defense at the top of the first inning during a matchup with Urbandale.
“Its the hard work but the right work”
Ashley Howard, Sports Media Editor • June 21, 2025

Softball season in Iowa is difficult, the 40-game regular season through the hot summer months drains teams, but the Ankeny Hawkettes are putting...

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The Hawkettes shake hands after a 50-27 loss to the No. 2 Dowling Catholic Maroons.
Hawkettes wrap up regular season with loss to Maroons
Ashley Howard, Staff Reporter • February 12, 2025
Ellie Bovee: A force to be reckoned with
Lynae Midkiff, Staff Reporter • February 11, 2025
Senior Grady Andersen keeps stats at an Ankeny Hawks baseball game. He’s been helping with the team since his freshman year, and added roles in basketball and football by sophomore year. “Grady has found a place,” said his dad, Kiron Andersen. “And I hope he's created an opportunity for someone else.” That sense of opportunity and support runs through everything Grady does—from filming plays to mentoring underclassmen. Photo published with permission from Dylan Shoemaker (@thefittestphotographer)
Grady Andersen: The man on the sideline
Lydia Gerety, Editor in Chief • May 29, 2025

Whether it is in the dugout at a baseball game or running a camera for football film, Grady Andersen has become a fixture of Ankeny High athletics....

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Barrio Barrito Bar located 1510 N Ankeny Blvd, Suite 102, Ankeny, IA 50023 Photo By Caden McGlin
Barrio Burrito Bar
Caden McGlin, Staff Reporter • May 28, 2025

Opening just around four weeks ago, and around the corner from Northview Middle School, Barrio Burrito Bar is the latest Tex-Mex buffet in Ankeny....

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