Nest News #2- Week of 9/4/23
Vivian Wu and Scott Kruse
• September 7, 2023
Nest News #1- Week of 9/28/23
Vivian Wu and Scott Kruse
• September 7, 2023
![The Ankeny school board had its meeting on Monday, June 19. In addition to finance approvals and facilities requests, some district employees spoke out regarding contract negotiations.
“Hundreds of teachers show up at these school board meetings in hopes that a message will be delivered to you. However, the lack of questions being asked from your end only perpetuates the problem,” Centennial High math teacher Dana Degeeter said.
Centennial High language arts interventionist Kelcy Lofgren expressed frustrations with the board process.
“School board meetings were not moved to a larger venue when space was available to accommodate teachers who wanted to attend, Lofgren said. These actions signal that employees and employee voices are not valued.”](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_0095-rotated.jpg)
Ankeny school board meeting recap: June 19
Vivian Wu, Web/Print/Multimedia Editor; Videographer
• June 20, 2023
![Ankeny students rally just outside of Ankeny High School holding pride flags and listening to speakers share personal stories about empowerment, frustrations, and hurt with regards to anti-LGBTQ legislation. Ankeny High School students took part in a state-wide walkout along with 46 other schools and a total of 10,000 students on March 1. The walkout, organized by the Iowa Queer Student Alliance and Iowa WTF, was formed in response to recent legislation circulating the capitol. An estimated number of 150 students, grade 8-12, walked outside of the high school, waving rainbow flags and holding posters.](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_8056-900x675.jpg)
The march continues
Vivian Wu, Web/Print/Multimedia Editor; Videographer
• March 5, 2023
![“Everyone is welcome no matter what part of the community youre a part of or not a part of, Iowa QSA and Iowa WTF member, walk out organizer, and senior Jemma Bullock said.
The walk out seeks to bring attention to recent legislation in Iowa. Iowa WTF put together a list of Iowa legislative bills to watch. The group, according to their Instagram page is “A coalition of young people fighting discriminatory legislation through advocacy, activism, and civic engagement.”](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Julien-walkout-900x695.png)
AHS students to take part in state-wide walkout against recent legislation
Vivian Wu, Web/Print/Multimedia Editor; Videographer
• February 28, 2023
![This is a page from “Pasta,” a zine made by sophomore Julien Noble. In this zine, the protagonist makes spaghetti, the swirling noodles symbolize his swirling thoughts, and he is eventually consumed by his anxiety.](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_2829-564x900.jpg)
Youth in crisis
Vivian Wu, Web/Print/Multimedia Editor; Videographer
• January 13, 2022
Hawks spread cheer for all to hear
Vivian Wu, Web/Print/Multimedia Editor; Videographer
• December 23, 2021
Holiday Hawks with heart
Vivian Wu, Web/Print/Multimedia Editor; Videographer
• December 20, 2021
Happy holidays, AHS
Vivian Wu and Sarah Rose
• December 14, 2021
![Crochet/Knitting Club founder, junior Ocn Brown, ready to go with her knitting supplies.](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_2809-900x675.jpg)
Welcome to the Knitting, Crochet Club
Vivian Wu, Web/Print/Multimedia Editor; Videographer
• November 18, 2021
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October 29, 2021
![The Talon News team held a press conference with five of the seven candidates running for Ankeny School Board election on Thursday, Oct. 28 at Ankeny High School. Candidates spoke on a wide variety of topics including the importance of empowering leadership, diversity and inclusion, and providing safe and welcoming environments for all in the Ankeny Community School District.
Candidates pictured from left to right: Lori Bullock, Joy Burk, Shelly Northway, Lori Lovstad, and Sarah Barthole](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_5696-900x675.jpg)
A conversation with Ankeny School Board candidates
Jemma Bullock, Abby Stephenson, Autumn Mulford, Vivian Wu, and Luke Mora
• October 28, 2021
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