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Northwest Vocal Music Hosts Second Annual “Northwest Nightfall” Competition

On February 2 and 3, Northwest Vocal Music hosted Nightfall to showcase the works of different show choir groups across Iowa. Middle school groups performed on the first day including groups from Ankeny, Urbandale and Waukee. Northwest middle school and junior high groups were an exhibition and did not compete,…

by Cassie Heit  •  Feb 8, 2024
Culture

Golden Globes Previews Oscars Awards Recipients

On January 7, 2024, Beverly Hills hosted the Golden Globes. The top directors, actors and actresses of the year were awarded some of the highest accolades in their field. Some of the awarded categories are Drama Motion Picture, Best TV Series Musical or Comedy, Best Actor in a Motion Picture…

by Lucas Ressler  •  Feb 5, 2024
Culture

Northwest Fashion

Fashion has always been a way for students to express and present themselves, and Northwest could have a runway for its fashion. Since the ’90s, America has been putting out clothing that stands out from the rest of the world. From baggy clothes to tight and revealing clothing, Americans have…

by Alex Enriquez  •  Jan 26, 2024
Culture

Tenth Street Times People of The Year Award Recipients

Northwest students and staff are responsible for some of the best talent in the state of Iowa. This year, our Tenth Street Times People of the Year were selected for their outstanding achievements and leadership in their crafts. We recognize our 2023 recipients as Mr. Jack Daubitz, Staff Member of…

by Jack Andersen  •  Jan 18, 2024
Culture

Crumbl vs. Insomnia

Since Crumbl Cookies was founded, many have been debating where to get the best cookies, creating tough competition for its counterpart, Insomnia Cookies. Sophomore Luci Larner stated, “I think the [Insomnia] chocolate chip cookies are a lot gooier, and I like the way that it tastes more.”  She also mentioned…

by Tessa Battani  •  Jan 10, 2024
Culture

2024 Grammy Predictions

On February 4, 2024, the 66th Annual Grammy Awards will be held. On November 10, 2023, nominations were announced and included numerous talented artists like Taylor Swift, SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, Noah Kahan and more. The Grammy Awards are one of the most outstanding and prestigious awards in the music industry.

by Isabella Montiel  •  Jan 4, 2024
Culture

Snowglobe Des Moines Shakes Up Traditional Holiday Dining

Exile Brewing Company has transformed its restaurant into Snow Globe DSM, providing the ultimate winter dining experience.  Snow Globe is a Christmas-themed bar and brunch experience from November 14th to January 7th in Des Moines. The restaurant is open six days a week, Tuesday through Sunday. The restaurant has lights,…

by Laurel Richards  •  Dec 20, 2023
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
Culture

Opinions Shift on Rachel Zegler

After the release of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, the media’s opinions on Rachel Zegler changed from her recent controversy in Disney’s live-action Snow White. Rachel Zegler gained media attention from a recent controversy during the filming process of Disney’s live-action Snow White. The actress was…

by CeCe Nguyen  •  Dec 12, 2023
Culture

New Fortnite Season

Fortnite released a transformative update on November 3, 2023, that lured players back to the game by reintroducing a gameplay experience they had almost forgotten.  Veterans of the hit game ‘Fortnite’ grabbed their controllers and reinstalled the game, surprised by the new update, which featured the original map and weapons…

by Frank Morris  •  Dec 12, 2023