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Finley Habgood Breaks School Record
Finley Habgood breaks the Northwest cross-country 5k record on September 1st at the 54th Ames Kirk Schmaltz XC Invite. Habgood became the first Northwest female cross-country runner to run a 5k in under 20 minutes, with a 19:59.8. She is a junior and has been doing cross-country since her freshman…
The Death of a Monarch
On September 8th, 2022, around 12:30 PM CST, the news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death broke out around the world and found its way into the halls of Northwest High School. Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96. Her cause of death has not been disclosed, but her…
Social Justice Activism in Des Moines
Over the past couple of years in the Des Moines Metro, groups like BLM, CORE, JEDI Council and WTF have been fighting for racial equity throughout the area by hosting walkouts, educating students and more. Groups and positions have been created throughout communities, businesses and schools in the metro. Within…
Last-Minute Mother’s Day
If you’re reading this, you may be stumped on what to get your mom for mother’s day. With it being a few days away, online shopping for mom is going to be a stretch as shipping may take a little longer than expected. This article is going to highlight a…
Elementary Teachers Inspire Seniors
Though Northwest High School seniors are nearly finished with school, many of their Waukee School District elementary teachers still remember their time in grade school. Waukee School District elementary schools are hosting Seniors Come Home parties for the class of 2022 to visit their elementary teachers and friends. Elementary schools…
Northwest Spring Production: The SpongeBob Musical
As the school year approached its final weeks, the Waukee Northwest Theatre Department worked diligently to make The SpongeBob Musical come to life. The musical opened in the Northwest auditorium on April 22 and closed on April 24. Auditions were held on February 8, with callbacks the day after. Rehearsals…
Artists of Northwest
Northwest High School has a plethora of artists who have developed their skills over time; here are some of their stories. Sarah Kapustka, a junior artist, talks about her experience of being an artist. “I probably started in 2015, 2016, and probably in the summer of 2016. I started…
Buzz Culture
Buzz-culture, the idea that people will care about an event once there is controversy or drama surrounding it, has become very important in today’s media. Events like the Oscars or the deadly Travis Scott concert have become highly discussed due to the controversy surrounding them. Recently at the Oscars, actor…
LinkedIn: Professional Networking
LinkedIn is a social media platform for current and aspiring professionals to connect online outside of the workplace. Developing your LinkedIn profile is necessary to expand your professional network. Many employers either find you through your LinkedIn profile or check your LinkedIn profile during the application process. Highlighting your awards,…
Students’ Impact on Teachers
Teachers at Northwest High School teach a wide variety of students over time, and each of them leave a unique impact on their educators. Mr. Daubitz, head Vocal Music Director at Northwest, has led many choirs over his five years of teaching. His students have impacted him by refining his…