By Brynna Owen It’s easy to assume students at ACHS spend all their free time scrolling TikTok, sleeping in, or maybe eating (let’s be honest, that’s fun too). But many students have hobbies that go beyond the usual routines. We wanted to find out what students and staff do in their free time that’s aContinue reading “Not Just Scrolling: Students’ and Staff Favorite Pastimes”
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More Than Just Christmas Gifts
By Kylah Stoy and Ashlyn Honn The holiday season is all about giving, and while everyone’s idea of the perfect gift is different, each present holds its own meaning. To see what gifts stood out this year, several students were asked the question: “What’s your favorite Christmas gift, and why?” Ashlyn Nelson said her favoriteContinue reading “More Than Just Christmas Gifts”
Heimlich Maneuver Saves Student at ACHS
By Jaelyn Leyser and Lilly Dunkin On January 6, 2026, what started as a normal basketball game at Anderson County High School quickly turned into a scary situation. During the ACHS vs. Fredonia girls’ basketball game, a Fredonia student began choking in the stands. Thanks to the fast response of retired ACHS staff member Mr.Continue reading “Heimlich Maneuver Saves Student at ACHS”
Bulldogs’ Thoughts on Weights
By Westin Wright and Landon Totten Welcome back to school, Bulldogs! To learn more about one of the most popular electives on campus, we interviewed several students about their experiences in the weights class. Weights is a course where students build strength and improve fitness through weightlifting. The class is taught by Luke Catloth andContinue reading “Bulldogs’ Thoughts on Weights”
What’s Trending for Winter Hoco 2026?
By Hayleigh Spears As Homecoming approaches, many students are asking the same question: What should I wear? To get a sense of this year’s trends, I interviewed several students about their Homecoming outfits. Freshman Lilly Beaudry decided to borrow a black dress along with silver heels from Kayla Harvey. As of the time of publication,Continue reading “What’s Trending for Winter Hoco 2026?”
New Year’s Eve Midnight Moments
By Kaylee Scheckel When it comes to celebrating New Year’s Eve in Garnett, there’s not a whole lot of different ways to do it. However, I managed to get a snapshot of how a few students celebrated. I asked questions like where they went, what they did, who was there, and how late they stayedContinue reading “New Year’s Eve Midnight Moments”
Mystery Spill Puzzles Garnett Residents
By Emma Jordan and Chloe Moore On December 31, 2025, at 6 pm, the NRC notified EPA Region 7 about a mysterious liquid that had been spilled at the intersection of Maple Street and Park Road; however, the residents of Garnett were not notified until the following day. On that day (January 1), the cityContinue reading “Mystery Spill Puzzles Garnett Residents”
Welcome Back Bulldogs
By Mrs.Sigel Welcome back Bulldogs! Hopefully your winter break was full of sleeping in, visiting family and friends, and eating lots of good food. Here at the Barker we are ready to start the second semester with enthusiasm and lots of new writers to get the “scoop.” Please shoot us a message at bulldogbarkerstaff@usd365.org orContinue reading “Welcome Back Bulldogs”
What’s in Your Backback?
By Cambree Miller and Allie Kummer We went around the school this week to find out what students really carry in their backpacks. Four students agreed to dump out their bags and show us everything inside. Here’s what we found: Senior Heidi Miller had a total of 21 items in her backpack. She said herContinue reading “What’s in Your Backback?”
Ranking the Best (and Worst) School Lunches
By Brynna Owens School lunches are always a hot topic—everyone has strong opinions, and everyone has a favorite. So I set out to rank the best meals our cafeteria serves and ask a few students what they think, too. My Top Lunch Rankings I also really miss the orange chicken and rice they served lastContinue reading “Ranking the Best (and Worst) School Lunches”
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