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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...

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...

 “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

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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
"WE STILL DON'T TRUST YOU" Review
Nolan McNulty, Staff Reporter • April 25, 2024
Top NFL Prospects
Levi Foster, Staff Reporter • April 4, 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...

 “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
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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
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...

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...

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