Stories by Bailey Mahoney

Culture

Warming up Northwest with Drive

Every January, members of the International Club put on a winter warmth drive to help provide necessities for those less fortunate during the winter months. From January 17 to February 16, 2024, students at Northwest are encouraged to bring frequently needed supplies like personal care supplies and non-perishable food items.

by Bailey Mahoney  •  Feb 9, 2024
Culture

Best Winter Date Spots

During winter, many couples at Northwest have trouble coming up with fun date ideas because there seems to be little to do during the colder months.   Amusement parks are closed, lakes have iced over and ice cream dates run the risk of frostbite. Claire Freeman, a freshman, explained why she…

by Bailey Mahoney  •  Dec 14, 2023
Features

Teacher Feature- Mr. Winter

Ever since he started teaching at Waukee High School in 2013, Mr. Winter has been a favorite in the math department. Mr. Winter teaches one of the schools’ most intimidating subjects: AP Calculus AB/BC. As such, he works extra hard to ensure that his students are not only passing his…

by Bailey Mahoney  •  Oct 22, 2023
Culture

Eras Tour Outfits to Make the Whole Place Shimmer

Throughout the summer of 2023, Northwest students traveled to stadiums nationwide for Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour, displaying outfits that ‘make the whole place shimmer.’ Three Northwest students shared their in-depth story behind their outfits. They discussed everything from what era their outfits were inspired by to where they bought…

by Bailey Mahoney  •  Oct 21, 2023