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 “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is currently playing in theatres. The movie is PG-13 and runs an hour and 55 minutes.
Movie poster from Warner Bros. Pictures
“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” Review
Nolan McNulty, Staff Reporter • April 7, 2024

“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” was released on March 29, 2024. This comes three years after the previous installment in the Monsterverse...

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

With the 2024 NFL Draft coming up later this month, scouts and coaches have some tough choices to make about who they want on their team next...

On this episode of The Gray Room, Griffin and I talk about student suggestions.
The Gray Room Podcast
Charlie Christensen and Griffin Nye April 1, 2024

Griffin and I talk about a new album that was just released called The Slow Rush.
The Gray Room Podcast
Charlie Christensen and Griffin Nye March 29, 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

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...

Album cover of WE DONT TRUST YOU by Future and Metro Boomin. Album cover from Epic / Freebandz / Republic / Boominati Worldwide
“WE DON’T TRUST YOU” Review
Nolan McNulty, Staff Reporter • March 27, 2024

Future and Metro Boomin return to the music industry with their new collaboration album “WE DON’T TRUST YOU.” This is Future’s first...

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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
A proposed bill will remove gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act
Vivian Wu, Web/Print/Multimedia Editor; Videographer • January 31, 2024
Top NFL Prospects
Levi Foster, Staff Reporter • April 4, 2024
Touchdowns and love songs
Ryan Tomlinson, Staff Reporter • March 29, 2024
 “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is currently playing in theatres. The movie is PG-13 and runs an hour and 55 minutes.
Movie poster from Warner Bros. Pictures
“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” Review
Nolan McNulty, Staff Reporter • April 7, 2024

“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” was released on March 29, 2024. This comes three years after the previous installment in the Monsterverse...

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

With the 2024 NFL Draft coming up later this month, scouts and coaches have some tough choices to make about who they want on their team next...

On this episode of The Gray Room, Griffin and I talk about student suggestions.
The Gray Room Podcast
Charlie Christensen and Griffin Nye April 1, 2024

Talon reporter Levi Foster discusses the top National Football League (NFL) prospects of the 2024 NFL draft. Graphic made by Levi Foster using Canva
Sports
Top NFL Prospects
Levi Foster, Staff Reporter • April 4, 2024

With the 2024 NFL Draft coming up later this month, scouts and coaches have some tough choices to make about who they want on their team next...

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
The Hawks advance to State with a 64-41 victory over Centennial.
Hawks beat Centennial to advance to State
Ava Gifford, Staff Reporter • February 28, 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

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...

It is parachute day in P.E.O.P.E.L. P.E. class. Students who want to make a difference, make new and true friends, or to try a different physical education credit can take P.E.O.P.E.L. P.E. and/or join Circle of Friends. The next Circle of Friends event will be kickball from 4-5 p.m. at Miracle League Park in Ankney
P.E.O.P.E.L. P.E.
Grace Risk, Staff Reporter • March 6, 2024

Would you enjoy high school as much if it used an elementary-style schedule? One classroom, one teacher, and the same handful of students every...

Karin Cowger spending time with former exchange student, Elora, while on vacation in Berlin, Germany.
Embracing roots: Exploring the German heritage of an English teacher
Ava Gifford, Staff Reporter • February 8, 2024

On a train bound for Einbeck, Germany, passengers were surprised to find that the train had abruptly stopped. Moments later, a family traveling...

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