Stories by Avery Herman
Social Media’s Role in the 2024 Election
One of the most impactful moments of 2024 was the presidential election, and with it, Americans saw the birth of new social media-based campaigning strategies. In the months leading up to the election, TikTok, Instagram and X feeds were flooded with political ads promoting presidential candidates. This is nothing new…
FFA’s Food Drive Feeding Waukee
Starting January 7 and continuing through the month of January, the Waukee Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter is holding a food drive for the Waukee Area Christian Services. The Waukee FFA is asking for unexpired, non-perishable food items from members of the Waukee community. Food items can be turned…
Local Businesses in the Holidays
The holidays are a busy time in Waukee, and local businesses are doing their part to uphold the festive spirit. Shopping, seasonal drinks, desserts and foods make the holiday season special. Mainstream Boutique, Old Station Craft Meats and Barn Town Brewing are a few of the many businesses in Waukee…
The End of an Era
On December 8, 2024, Taylor Swift brought her record-breaking tour, The Eras Tour, to an end in Vancouver, Canada. In the past two years, The Eras Tour has taken social media by storm. Now, with the show finally concluded, fans finally have the chance to reflect on all that has…
Students Walk Out Across the State to Protest Gun Laws
On January 4, at around 7:30 in the morning. 17-year-old Dylan Butler opened fire upon his classmates at Perry High School. He took one life and left seven others injured, including the principal, before dying from self-inflicted wounds. Ahmir Jolliff was an 11-year-old boy in sixth grade attending Perry. That…
Northwest Volleyball Wins First State Championship in School District History
On November 2, the Northwest High School volleyball team won the state tournament in a game against Dowling Catholic. In their three short years of existence, the Northwest volleyball program has managed what no Waukee volleyball team has ever done before; Win a state title. Despite being a relatively young…
Waukee Chain Milkshake-off Review
While food chains across Waukee each have their own unique menus, milkshakes are a consistent staple that can be found at most. We visited five local ice cream locations to discover which one has the best milkshake in Waukee. Culvers: 6/10 Our first stop of the day was Culver’s. One…
3 Years of Outbreak: A Flashback to COVID-19
This spring marks the three-year anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in America. While over a year has passed since Governor Kim Reynolds declared an end to the coronavirus public health emergency, the detrimental effects of COVID-19 are still seen today. School is a significant part of…
Northwest’s Hosts First Show Choir Competition
On February 3rd and 4th, Northwest High School hosted its first show choir competition, Northwest Nightfall. Northwest show choir members from both Eos and Aurora came together to volunteer for the competition. 18 show choir groups from all over the midwest were invited to Northwest to present their shows and…
Trends of 2022
Many trends emerged in 2022, and the new year will bring even more trends for students at Northwest High School. 2022 brought many new and continued trends from 2021 into 2022. Fashion trends, forms of entertainment, apps, and even challenges emerged in 2022. One of the biggest trends of 2022…