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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…
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…
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…
What Lacrosse’s Reintroduction into LA 2028 Olympics Means for the Future of the Sport
In October 2023, the International Olympic Committee officially accepted bids from five sporting events to be introduced into the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics. Flag Football, Cricket, Squash and Baseball/Softball. Noticed only four were introduced since five will not be introduced. Rather three were introduced and two reintroduced with one…
Women’s Sports on the Rise
During a time when live television is losing viewership, there is one area that is on the rise: women’s sports. Women’s sports have grown tremendously in the last few years, and their viewership is at an all-time high. Although women’s sports often don’t receive the same amount of attention as…
Minga: Northwest’s New Best Friend
During the advisory lesson on Wednesday, November 15th, Northwest administration released a video introducing the new campus management program, Minga, to staff and students. Looking for some quick clarification on Minga? See the FAQ at the bottom of this article. Minga Basics Minga is intended to keep the Northwest campus…
Mental Health Help Locations
Students often find themselves struggling with mental health and unsure of where to turn for help, but they can find many accessible resources right in Des Moines. Stepping Stone Family Services is located in West Des Moines and provides office-based therapy for children and adults, as well as other services.
GSA Con
On November 4, Iowa’s safe schools hosted GSA Con, GSAs (Gender-Sexuality-Alliance) across Iowa are coming together for GSA Con which includes engaging activities and workshops. GSACon is just one of many events Iowa Safe Schools hosts every year, and is held at the beginning of fall every school year to…
Northwest’s New Lunch and Learn Program
Northwest students had the opportunity to learn more about colleges and universities on October 20, 2023, during Lunch and Learn. Throughout the years, schools across America have been promoting colleges and universities to increase the student’s chance of applying to a college. Recently, Northwest hosted a Lunch and Learn on…
Northwest Volleyball Wins First State Championship in School District History
On November 2, the Northwest High School volleyball team won the state tournament in a game against Dowling Catholic. In their three short years of existence, the Northwest volleyball program has managed what no Waukee volleyball team has ever done before; Win a state title. Despite being a relatively young…