Living in a country with unique cultures, languages, and traditions can be scary for most people. Despite this, FLEX (Future Leaders Exchange Program) students from all around the globe stay in various...

Every day, during every passing period, students migrate towards their next classes. The weights of exams and assignments sit heavy on their shoulders, with stress plastered on their faces as they push...

If you walk into Ankeny High School, you may see kids rolling on scooters down the halls or dropping parachutes from the catwalk. These are most likely a byproduct of the school’s physics course. One...

Sunlight streams through the window, filtered through the mass of green leaves stretching toward it. Plants cover nearly every inch of available countertop, courtesy of the AP Biology classes that leave...

As the popular saying goes, "The student becomes the master." This perfectly describes Sydney Sherwood, who began her journey as a student teacher and is now a substitute teacher at Ankeny High School. New...

It’s no secret that Ankeny High School has many high-performing athletes. From the basketball court to the softball field, talented athletes consistently put on a show for Ankeny High fans. One thing...

Wrestling is commonly seen as an individual sport in which wrestlers compete in isolation, but is that truly the case? Ankeny High School (AHS) senior Andrew Haase wants to challenge that narrative and...

On a midwinter Saturday, you will find most students inside doing homework, watching a show, or entertaining themselves with a comfortable, preferably warm activity. But select others, like Ankeny High...

When dealing with an activity one has done for a long time, it can be hard for some to keep that burning passion alive. For others, that passion may never die. For the past 10 years, Ankeny High School...