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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 Tenth Street Times was honored to receive 16 awards. This is also the second year in a row that the Tenth Street Times was a…

by Jack Andersen  •  May 1, 2024
Culture

The Blue and Silver Gazette- NOW UP!

Check out our new edition of the BS Gazette Below!

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 new movies will stick it up or falter to the old Hollywood standards.  Junior Isaac Hulgan-Hicks thinks not. “Movies today could never top the 80s-90s…

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, Beyoncé and TikTok girlhood montages.  Perhaps the movie’s cultural significance is due to its fresh take on female power. Barbie’s struggle with constricting ideals of…

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 Choreography at Cedar Rapids Washington Mo-Show on February 10. “Aurora”, Northwest’s JV Group competed in the Varsity division during daytime and received 5th place. They…

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 different ways to achieve that tanned look many people are striving for. Laying out in the sun is the most common way. Sun tanning uses…

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 movies have not been successful.  2023 was one of the worst years ever for the Disney Franchise. Every movie produced during the year seemed to…

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 grams for students to purchase. Candy grams can be bought and sent to a person of one’s choosing, within Northwest. This creates a fun atmosphere…

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 Days At the top of the list is the well-known movie How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days. Andie Anderson (Kate Hudson) a magazine…

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. 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