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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…
Sparkle Cheer Shines on the Sidelines
The Sparkle Cheer program gives students with intellectual and physical disabilities at Northwest High School the opportunity to cheer at varsity football games. The students are paired with varsity cheerleaders to learn cheers and practice for upcoming games. The sparkle cheerleaders then can come onto the track during the second…
Iowa Adapts to New Name Policy
Students across Iowa have had to face a new policy requiring teachers to prohibit students from expressing a different gender identity without the written consent of their parents. According to Senate File 496, “If a student enrolled in a school district requests an accommodation that is intended to affirm the…
New York Fashion Week Steals The Show
In the weeks leading up to New York Fashion Week, high fashion brands and models prepare to work the anticipated semi-annual fashion week: a week of events for brands to share new collections with the general public, buyers, and the press. Some of the most notable events and shows this…
Northwest Hosts Northwest Fest for Homecoming
On Thursday, September 21, 2023, the Northwest Student Council hosted Northwest Fest to show off clubs at Northwest, fundraise and celebrate the start of the school year. Northwest Fest (NW Fest) is meant to be fun for all age ranges but mainly appeals to students of Northwest High School. At…
Northwest GSA Hosts Pride Outside
Northwest Gay-Straight Alliance [GSA] hosted Pride Outside for students and other GSA Clubs from different schools across Iowa to enjoy many fun activities at Northwest High School on September 16th. Northwest GSA members and many volunteers worked hard to set up Pride Outside. Northwest was happy to host Pride Outside…
Russian Skating Duo Ends Partnership in Contract Controversy
On August 31, 2023, Valsilisa Kaganovskaya confirmed the end of her skating partnership with Varleriy Angelopol on her Instagram because of a contract he presented to her earlier in the month. The well-known Russian skating pair Kaganovskaya and Angelopol have won a handful of awards over the past years. They…
Summer Concert Collage
Throughout the summer of 2023, countless Northwest High School students went to concerts all around the U.S. Northwest students shared their favorite photos from the several concerts they participated in. Some of the concerts featured are Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour and Zach Bryan’s Tour. Sierra Pradhan & Ella Rinken…