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The Real Reasons Behind the Increased Amount of High School Students Enrolled in AP Courses
The Real Reasons Behind the Increased Amount of High School Students Enrolled in AP Courses

Adriana James-Rodil, Sophomore Staff Writer

From May 8-17, AHN students are taking AP exams. There has been an increase in the amount of students...

How can America prevent future school shootings? (OPINION)
How can America prevent future school shootings? (OPINION)

Mei Lamison, Junior Staff Writer

Both those who are pro-gun rights and those who are pro gun-regulation an can at least agree mass shootings...

Acknowledging Sexism in the Real World (Class of ’19)
Acknowledging Sexism in the Real World (Class of ’19)

Isabella Thorpe, Senior Staff Writer

Dwelling in a bubble of society where female empowerment is not only highly encouraged but expected,...

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The Oscars: Does Hollywood Truly Care About Hot Topics?
  • Does Social Media Encourage Insensitivity? (EDITORIAL)
  • Does Society Discourage Learning? (EDITORIAL)
  • Are People Afraid to Show Their True Political Affiliations? (EDITORIAL)
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How can America prevent future school shootings? (OPINION)
  • Acknowledging Sexism in the Real World (Class of ’19)
  • Who is the “Manic Pixie Dream Girl”? (OPINION)
  • Human Trafficking During Super Bowl (OPINION)
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“Knock Down the House” Review – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Popularity in Politics
“Knock Down the House” Review – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Popularity in Politics

Mei Lamison, Junior Staff Writer | May 14, 2019

“If I were, like, a normal, rational person, I would have dropped out of this race a long time ago,” says U.S. House Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the opening scene of the trailer “Knock Down the House.” While she has gained the fame of millions of supporters, interviews, and Instagram followers, the documentary focuses on the time before AOC was in the public eye. The film...

ACHONA Rant Wheel: Part 5 (VIDEO)
ACHONA Rant Wheel: Part 5 (VIDEO)

Olivia Fernandez, Multimedia Editor | April 30, 2019

On this fifth installation of Achona's of Rant Wheel, we asked AHN student's opinions on three separate pop culture topics. The topics for this episode include: the Will and Kate cheating rumors, Beyonce's album Lemonade being released on Spotify, and Avengers: Endgame. https://youtu.be/j3_KOnWNnDE

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School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa
School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa