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Leister smiling for the camera. Photo published with permission from Mary Kate Leister.

Merry Mary: New to the nest

Brogan Smith, Staff Reporter April 9, 2025

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...

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Chamberland mines for curiosity

Olivia Luna, Staff Reporter April 8, 2025

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...

“A Minecraft Movie” is now playing in a theater near you. The film is rated PG and runs at an hour and 41 minutes. Poster from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment.

Why “A Minecraft Movie” blocked itself from success | REVIEW

Nolan McNulty, Web Editor April 4, 2025

A staple in video game history hits the big screen 16 years after release. The reign of Minecraft in the video game industry, both current and past eras, seems to be never-ending. So inevitably, a film...

Cover of “MUSIC” by Playboi Carti which dropped on March 14th, 2025 with a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes distributed by AWGE and Interscope Records.

Playboi Carti’s “MUSIC” Album Review

Ryan Cox, Staff Reporter April 4, 2025

Overview Jordan Carter, aka Playboi Carti was born in Atlanta, Georgia with a dream to be the biggest rapper of our generation. This belief and motivation has allowed Carti to soar throughout his career...

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Increasing elitism within concerts

Olivia Luna, Staff Reporter April 4, 2025

Discovering a new artist, awaiting a new album release, and feeling the excitement of a tour being announced is amazing. Getting to go see your favorite artist in person, seeing someone you’re only used...

Members of the Mental Health Club hosted an event during school. Published with permission from Will Harms.

Breaking the silence

Danny Nguyen, Staff Reporter April 2, 2025

Mental health is just as important as physical health, but it’s not easy to take care of and is difficult to overcome alone, however, the Mental Health Club will welcome you with open arms and hear you...

Book Review: Between Two Kingdoms

Book Review: Between Two Kingdoms

Lydia Gerety, Editor in Chief April 2, 2025

Overview Suleika Jaouad beautifully tells her stories and the stories of others in her memoir, “Between Two Kingdoms.” When I first picked up this book I had absolutely no idea what I was getting...

Bing talking about the plan for the day with her students in one of her AP Biology courses. “If I wasn't passionate about working with students, I don't think [I’d stay in teaching], but no, it's absolutely the students that I have that [make it worth it,” Bing stated. Photo taken by Sylvia Bartlett.

A career in science: and supporting the next generation

Sylvia Bartlett, Staff Reporter April 1, 2025

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...

Recent legislation state and nationwide has been pushing to eliminate transgender athletes. Created by Grady Andersen using Canva.

Gender identity vs. athletic performance: dissecting the transgender athlete ban

Grady Andersen, Staff Reporter March 26, 2025

On Feb. 5, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order targeting transgender and gender non-conforming athletes from participating in any athletics in the gender they now present. This has become quite...

Ankeny High School is full of student leaders who hold many different traits. Image created by Chloe Macke using wordart.

Leadership sculpting the future: The expanding impact of leaders at Ankeny High School

Lynae Midkiff and Chloe Macke March 25, 2025

Ankeny High School has nearly 1,400 students enrolled this school year. Even just walking through the halls, you’ll notice the immense diversity of students. Some students keep to themselves and follow...

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