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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…
Waukee Chain Milkshake-off Review
While food chains across Waukee each have their own unique menus, milkshakes are a consistent staple that can be found at most. We visited five local ice cream locations to discover which one has the best milkshake in Waukee. Culvers: 6/10 Our first stop of the day was Culver’s. One…
A Senior’s Guide to Taking Pictures
Senior Northwest students take pictures at the East Village, Waterworks Park and Ledges State Park. Whether it is senior photos, Instagram posts or cute candids with friends, seniors have plenty of experience finding photo spots in the Waukee area. Here is everything today’s teens should know about perfect pictures. Locations…
Is Bigfoot Real?
The reality of Bigfoot has been debated for decades, with over 6,000 sightings in the U.S. alone and new reports constantly, it is very much a relevant conspiracy today. Bigfoot has been described as an ape-like creature with human characteristics that walks on two feet. Although many pictures and reports…
Halloween Costumes to Try Out This Fall
On Tuesday, October 31, 2023, Halloween occurs. Halloween is an occasion, where individuals dress up in fun and scary costumes, as it is celebrated to scare off wandering ghosts or spirits. Halloween has thrived over centuries since it originated more than 2,000 years ago. Halloween costumes have gained significant popularity…
Rolling Stones Rolled Out a Comeback Album
On September 6, 2023, The Rolling Stones unveiled plans to release a new original album “Hackney Diamonds” for the first time since 2005, and since drummer Charlie Watts’ death in 2021. Many guest stars have been confirmed to appear on the album. These include Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga,…
Timeless Tale: Apple Against Android
While the Waukee School District uses Apple products, there are several other brands of technology that Waukee has opinions on such as Apple and Android products. Apple is one of the most popular companies when it comes to its products and pleasing looks. But the popular question of looks alone,…