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THE AHLAHASA

Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA

Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA

Seniors Jorja Bolinger, Kae Bee and Emma Weckwerth doing yoga.

Hasa Trys Yoga

Jorja Bolinger, Staff Writer October 2, 2025

New school year, new stress.  People often use yoga as a stress reliever, so the Hasa Team decided to give it a shot. It is good to explore and experience new things especially if it relieves any worries...

The Conjuring: Last Rites

The Conjuring: Last Rites

Jorja Bolinger, Staff Writer October 2, 2025

Does evil ever really die? That’s exactly what you will question while watching “The Conjuring: Last Rites”. Even when you think you have conquered your fears, do they ever really quit? That’s...

Even the Walmart carries whole shelf filled with blind boxes. This photo was taken towards the back of the toy section at the Walmart in Albert Lea.

The Blind Box Obsession

Emma Weckwerth, Staff Writer October 2, 2025

Blind boxes have been a large part of my life ever since I was a kid. I would always watch videos of people opening a variety of blind boxes and bags made for children. Growing up and being able to purchase...

Carley Ladlie (12) and Evelyn Koepke (11) enjoying the original s'mores.

Hasa Trys Summer Camp

Kae Bee, Editor-in-Chief August 21, 2025

Summer camp brings to mind images of wilderness, being on the lake, campfires and, maybe even, fishing. For others, it might be Lindsay Lohan.  But for Hasa, we thought of s’mores and friendship...

A Minecraft Movie

A Minecraft Movie

Emma Weckwerth, Staff Writer May 15, 2025

"A Minecraft Movie” has been a controversial topic since the trailer released in late 2024. Many thought it  should have been an animated movie. The story is based on the sandbox “Minecraft” game...

Senior Rosa Corey-Gruenes getting ready for her big win in pickleball.

Hasa Trys Pickleball

Kae Bee, Staff Writer May 15, 2025

The weather is finally getting warmer and the sun is coming out which calls for pickleball. Pickleball is wildly popular nowadays. It was mostly popular with millennials but now it has reached younger...

Carley Ladlie (11) and Jorja Bolinger (11) in the prom dresses they tried on.

HASA Try’s Free Prom Dresses

Maddee Anderson, Staff writer April 16, 2025

Prom is often seen as a high school norm. It is a night to celebrate with friends, make memories, and feel special. For many students, the excitement of prom can be overshadowed by the price tag of the...

A Fall From Fame - Ruby Franke

A Fall From Fame – Ruby Franke

Rosa Corey-Gruenes, Editor-In-Chief April 16, 2025

In today’s world, the line between public and private life is often blurred, even for the average person but particularly for influencers who create content showcasing their personal lives. Hulu’s,...

“Epic”: a Return, a Tapestry, a Love Story

“Epic”: a Return, a Tapestry, a Love Story

Josephine Petersen, Online Editor March 13, 2025

A tale of determination and fighting against fate and the Gods, Jorge Riverra-Herrans’ “Epic” retells the tale of Homer’s “Odyssey” through music and storytelling. The idea for “Epic” was...

Sophomores Evelyn Koepke and Claire LaFrance pictured after building their leprechaun trap.

Hasa Tries Building Leprechaun Traps

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

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the day of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick's death. Born in Britain, St. Patrick was kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave. He is known...

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