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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,…
Doja Cat’s “Scarlet” Album Review
Doja Cat’s new album, Scarlet, released on September 22, 2023, showcasing Doja retiring her Pop-Star reputation and conquering a rapper title. In her new album, she reveals to the public that she can rap and explores all levels of rap. Starting with “Paint the Town Red” sampling “Walk On By”…
Photo Recap: Northwest Vocal Music Trip to Spain/Portugal
Waukee Northwest’s vocal music department went on a choir tour to Spain and Portugal over the 2023 summer. The coir traveled across the northwestern coast of Spain and ended the trip in Porto, Portugal. Throughout the 10 days of travel, the choir performed four promoted concerts. The choir also…
WWE Merges With UFC
On September 12, 2023 on ESPN, UFC’s parent company Endeavor and WWE’s shareholders officially merged both companies, forming a $21.4 billion dollar company called TKO. So far the merger has had both the WWE and UFC laying off over 100 employees, executives and superstars. WWE released superstars Dolph Ziggler, Shelton…
Zach Bryan Album Review
Zach Bryan has recently been climbing the music charts with his viral new self-titled album. Here is my ranking of the songs on this album. #16 Overtime – The worst song in the ranking is Overtime. It describes how he has been resilient in the face of difficulty. He talks…
Eras Tour Outfits to Make the Whole Place Shimmer
Throughout the summer of 2023, Northwest students traveled to stadiums nationwide for Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour, displaying outfits that ‘make the whole place shimmer.’ Three Northwest students shared their in-depth story behind their outfits. They discussed everything from what era their outfits were inspired by to where they bought…
Northwest’s Favorite Albums
This school year, Northwest students are listening to Taylor Swift, Zach Bryan and Harry Styles as they walk down the halls. Whether they’re in the mood for dancing, sulking or headbanging, these artists have something fit for every student. Here are six of Northwest’s favorite albums. Midnights by Taylor Swift…
Remembering Matthew Shepard on the 25th Anniversary of His Death
As the 25th anniversary of the death of Matthew Shepard hits on Thursday, October 12, the state of Iowa continues to oppress its young LGBTQ+ population and Waukee remembers the events of that tragic night. On October 7, 1998, two men, Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson, abducted Shepard from his…