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IHSPA Award-Winning Articles

Each spring the Iowa High School Press Association holds a contest for student journalists to submit their best work from the year. This year, the…

by Jack Andersen  •  May 1, 2024
Culture

The Blue and Silver Gazette- NOW UP!

Check out our new edition of the BS Gazette Below! BSG V3 E4Download…

by Jack Andersen  •  Apr 1, 2024
Culture

Modern Movies Fall as AI Rises

2023 was a big year for movies, from the sensational ‘Barbie-Heimer’ to animations such as ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,’ but many people still wonder if…

by Lily Bailiff  •  Mar 7, 2024
Culture

“GUTS” Album Review

2023 had been called the “year of the Barbie,” and for good reason. Since Barbie’s July release, popular culture has been dominated by Taylor Swift,…

by Grace Fisher  •  Mar 6, 2024
Culture

Photo Recap: Second Half of Show Choir Season

Waukee Northwest Show Choir had a successful second half of their 2024 season. “EOS”, Northwest’s varsity show choir received Grand Champion with Best Vocals and…

by Jack Andersen  •  Mar 1, 2024
Culture

Tanning in the Snow

The self-tan trend has been prominent for years, and peaks, particularly in the wintertime, with people who still want that sun-kissed look.  There are many…

by Cali Kuhl  •  Feb 20, 2024
Culture

The Downfall of Disney

Disney is not the same joyful company that it once was years ago. Their revenue is down, their streaming platform is failing and their new…

by Laurel Richards  •  Feb 16, 2024
Culture

Support Black Student Union by Purchasing Candy Grams this Valentine’s Day

Northwest’s Black Student Union plans to raise money by selling Valentine’s candy grams to students. Every year the Black Student Union (BSU) advertises Valentine’s candy…

by Sarah Wigton  •  Feb 13, 2024
Culture

Best Rom-com for this Valentines Season

Every year when February rolls around the debate of what is the best Valentine’s Day movie fires up.  How To Lose A Guy In 10…

by Addison Kingery  •  Feb 13, 2024
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.

by Bailey Mahoney  •  Feb 9, 2024