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Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA

Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA

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Perspective on Perfectionism

Izzy Mednansky, Staff Writer May 14, 2026

At some point in everyone’s lives they’ve probably considered themselves a perfectionist, someone who strives for the highest degree of excellence by setting extremely high standards for themselves...

Education vs. Business

Education vs. Business

Kae Bee, editor April 15, 2026

Many colleges and universities are operating more like a business and prioritizing making money rather than giving their students a proper education. This leaves students paying an expensive amount of...

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Whos Team Are You On?

Carley Ladlie, Editor March 12, 2026

Sports for many Americans are an entertaining distraction even during even the darkest of times. They show the best of humanity: the glory, the beauty, the miracles. However, what we often forget is who...

The First Steps of Scholarships

The First Steps of Scholarships

Ahlahasa Staff, Staff February 5, 2026

As we start the second semester of the school year many students may want to look into post-secondary or higher education for after high school. The first step to this next stage of students life is scholarships,...

Way Too Much Responsibility, Way Too Soon

Way Too Much Responsibility, Way Too Soon

AHLAHASA Staff December 17, 2025

In the past few years teens have taken on responsibilities and positions that were once held by adults. The truth is we are seeing an increase in blue collar and healthcare workers in young people. This...

All In or All Gone?

All In or All Gone?

Emma Weckwerth, Online Editor November 13, 2025

Gambling has been gaining popularity, especially within the teenage audience. Sports betting, a type of gambling, has been on the rise, specifically with boys. Gambling can turn into a dangerous and lengthy...

Tourism Terror

Tourism Terror

Carley Ladlie, Editor October 2, 2025

In the past few years, we’ve seen a rise in the number of anti-tourism movements and protests. The most recent notable protests were in Barcelona, Spain. Reports said that protesters were throwing things...

The Pain of Beauty Throughout the Years

The Pain of Beauty Throughout the Years

Carley Ladlie, Editor August 21, 2025

As long as humans have been around there have been beauty standards. Though these standards have always been high in the past few years they seem to have become unattainable.  To understand where we...

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The Broken Window Theory

Claire LaFrance, Staff Writter April 16, 2025

As Americans, people feel like they have to be independent. Accomplishments are respected when done on their own. This is partially due to the competition of the free market economy and the cultural determination...

The Cost of Exclusion

The Cost of Exclusion

Rosa Corey-Gruenes, Editor-In-Chief March 13, 2025

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs have recently come under attack in the U.S. These challenges have surfaced across state legislatures, college campuses, and now within the federal government....

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