Stories by Laurel Richards
Tropical Smoothie King: The Better Smoothie Store
With the introduction of the Tropical Smoothie Cafe to Waukee, students at Northwest find themselves taking sides in the newest controversial debate. Smoothie King, or Tropical Smoothie? Many of the Northwest students are patiently awaiting the grand opening of the new Tropical Smoothie in Waukee. The opening date is still…
Valentine’s Day vs. Galentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a celebration on February 14th and it is a holiday dedicated to love. Valentine’s day originated from a Christian Feast day honoring a man named Valentine. Now, Valentine’s Day is a day full of romance, gift-giving, eating out, and simply being with loved ones. Sophomore Aubrey Schultz…
2022 Trend Recap
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…
Gas App Dangers
The Gas app is a popular social media platform app used by teens across the country that lately has gotten lots of criticism for its safety. Some Northwest students aren’t familiar with the app. “I’ve never heard of the app and never owned it before,” stated junior Avery Lewis. The…
The Path to Victory: Softball/Baseball Season Recap
The Waukee Northwest softball and baseball teams proved in their first season that they are a program to be reckoned with. Both teams qualified for state, and the softball team came out with a championship. The baseball team finished with a record of 27-13 and the softball team finished with…