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Gabby Gutshall

Gabby Gutshall, Reporter

I’m not exactly sure what to put here, but my name is Gabby and I am a reporter for Livewire. I’m so excited to be able to interview people. I like to ice skate, cook and hang out with my friends in my free time.

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Take a stand! Educational websites are being filtered unfairly and without a second thought. People and teachers are annoyed with this filtering and hope for more freedom.

The Downsides of Filtering Websites

Gabby Gutshall, Reporter
March 26, 2025
Eighth grade student Thasanapat Ngernlailuck said, "I'd add corn dogs because it's one of my favorite foods."

[Photo] What do you want to see on the lunch menu?

March 24, 2025
Get ready! Finish up your brackets because the March Madness basketball tournament is here and happening soon.

News breif: March Madness

Gabby Gutshall, Reporter
March 19, 2025
Lights out! The lights are turned off and the DJ starts to blast music. Eighth grader Aubrie Mclellan says, "The music was really good. It was fire!"

Fun at the Fire and Ice Dance

Gabby Gutshall, Reporter
March 3, 2025
Eighth grader Kanali Gilmore says, “My favorite music artist is SZA because I like her music.”

[Photo] Who is your favorite music artist and why?

February 24, 2025
Yum! Crumbl Cookies' featured cookies for its grand opening! In the box there are two Semi Sweet Chocolate Chunk cookies, a Brownie Batter cookie, a Churro cake cookie, a peanut Butter Snickers cookie and a Chocolate Oreo Crumb cookie!

Crumbl Cookie Craze

Gabby Gutshall, Reporter
February 20, 2025
Toss, toss! Eigth Grader Quincy Lanzendorfer struts around school wearing his expensive, Taylor Swift themed clothes.

Quincy Lanzendorfer: Number One Swifty

Gabby Gutshall, Reporter
February 18, 2025
Eighth grader Emma Etters says, "Sledding. Because at my house, down the hill, we always crash into the creek and we slide on the ice."

[Photo] What is your favorite winter activity?

January 29, 2025
There are so many different sports and each one takes hard work and dedication. There are certain things athletes give up in order to play their sport.

What It Takes To Be An Athlete

Gabby Gutshall, Reporter
January 17, 2025
News Brief: Will TikTok Be Banned?

News Brief: Will TikTok Be Banned?

Gabby Gutshall, Reporter
January 15, 2025
Ha ha! Eighth grader Abigail Chverchko makes a funny face while ice skating. Chverchko loves to go ice skating. Chverchko says, "It's fun, and you can talk to your friends while skating."

Ice Skating Sessions At Galactic Ice

Gabby Gutshall, Reporter
December 19, 2024
Eighth grader Abigail Chverchko said, “Yes, I like the winter season because there’s Christmas and there’s snow.”

[Photo] Do you enjoy the winter season?

January 2, 2025
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! AAJHS welcomes you to the Altoona Christmas parade Saturday, Dec. 7!

News Brief: The Jr. High Prepares for the Altoona Christmas Parade

Gabby Gutshall, Reporter
December 3, 2024
Time to shine! Scott makes it to the second round of nationals and gracefully trots around the arena. Scott said, "I felt great but nervous."

Local Equestrian Triumphs at Nationals

Gabby Gutshall, Reporter
November 26, 2024
Eighth grader Raelynn Woomer said, "Cranberry sauce because it is yummy."

[Photo] What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?

November 22, 2024
Eighth grader Raelynn Woomer said, "Cranberry Sauce because it is yummy."

Friendly ghost! This is sixth, seventh and eighth grade music teacher Jess Connell's door. One of the creators eighth grader Hannah Doehrer says, "It was really fun coming up with ideas and having all the elements come together."

Door Decorating Contest

Gabby Gutshall, Reporter
November 8, 2024
"'The Nightmare Before Christmas' because it is funny," said eighth grader Annalise Shay.

[Photo] What is your favorite Halloween movie and why?

October 18, 2024
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