By Kora Gaines Sometimes, things happen that people just can’t stop thinking about, whether it’s about school, friendships, or moments they don’t fully understand. Often, students are too shy, nervous, or embarrassed to say these things out loud. To explore what people might want to confess, students were asked to share anonymous confessions so noContinue reading “Anonymous Confessions”
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Students’ Pets
By Paisley Clinton and Karlie Feuerborn Several students at Anderson County have a variety of pets, from horses to turtles to more unusual animals. Timber Vermillion has three horses of her own, though her family has even more. Her horses are named Twix, Dollar, and Beezie. Dollar, her current rodeo horse, is four years oldContinue reading “Students’ Pets”
Valentines Day
By Emma Jordan and Chloe Moore Last week the ACHS students celebrated Valentine’s day on Wednesday, Feburary 11 due to not having school Thursday and Friday. During first hour, students helped Mrs. Hammond pass out Carnations that had been ordered the previous week. Reporters asked some students if they expected to get any flowers andContinue reading “Valentines Day”
Students Share Thoughts on Five-Day Break
By Westin Wright and Landon Totten The best part about parent-teacher conferences was the five-day break students got afterward (thanks to Presidents’ Day). To see how students spent their time off, reporters talked with Camden Bettinger, Braxton Herr, and Jeremiah Finney about their plans and how the week actually turned out. All three students saidContinue reading “Students Share Thoughts on Five-Day Break”
Teachers Share Their Biggest Pet Peeves
By Kylah Stoy and Ashlyn Honn Most people have at least one pet peeve they just cannot stand. Whether it is loud chewing or slow walkers in the hallway, everyone has something that gets on their nerves. But what about teachers? What are the things students do that frustrate them the most? Several teachers wereContinue reading “Teachers Share Their Biggest Pet Peeves”
Groundhog Sees Shadow: Students React
By Lilly Wadewtiz Every year on February 2nd, people across the United States and Canada turn their eyes to a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil. According to legend, if Phil emerges from his burrow and sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If he does not see his shadow, spring is justContinue reading “Groundhog Sees Shadow: Students React”
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”
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?”