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Jeremiah vs. Conrad Proves a Hot Topic This Summer
One of the hottest debates on social media has taken over Northwest. Many students have read or watched, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” series, which has sparked the question, Jeremiah or Conrad Fisher? The series is based on a love triangle between Conrad, Jeremiah and Belly. The two boys are…
Barbie Movie Finds Popularity at Northwest
On the 21st of July, the movie “Barbie” premiered in theaters worldwide, allowing audiences to watch the film. This production marked the inception of burgeoning cinematic franchises based on the complaint’s toys. The movie “Barbie” has had a significant influence on cinematic works that explore the domain of plastic, as…
International Night
Northwest’s International Club will be hosting its annual International Night on May 12th from 5:30 to 8:00 in the Northwest Commons. The event will center around student-run booths representing different cultures. Students can run a booth from their own culture or one they are interested in. These booths will offer…
Northwest’s Next Race: A Leader For Us All
Northwest Juniors and Seniors have Student Body President elections on Wednesday, April 19th. I sat down to talk with the two candidates, Caleb Briggs and Finley Habgood to hear what they had to say about the upcoming election. Caleb Briggs is a member of swim team, show choir, cross country,…
Legislative Updates: Laws On Bathroom Use?
Many Northwest High School students are shocked and appalled by a law that has been placed on bathroom usage for students, Iowa Senate File 482, which was signed into law on March 23rd, 2023. In an email sent by Superintendent Dr. Brad Buck, it was revealed that the school must…
School Suicide and Bullying
Students at the Adel Disoto Minburn High School (ADM) have been facing a hard time with the recent suicide of a student. ADM student Caelan Peterson committed suicide at a busy intersection in Adel on Feb. 8, due to constant bullying from his peers. Feb. 10 at 7:00 pm at…
Local Student Competes on Kids Baking Championship
Des Moines metro student Nash Roe was recently featured on the newest season of Kids’ Baking Championship. Nash Roe is a student at West Des Moines Indian Hills Junior High. After running his small baking business for almost three years, Roe was invited to join the cast of Kids’ Baking…
3 Years of Outbreak: A Flashback to COVID-19
This spring marks the three-year anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in America. While over a year has passed since Governor Kim Reynolds declared an end to the coronavirus public health emergency, the detrimental effects of COVID-19 are still seen today. School is a significant part of…
Grammys Review
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 5th, 2023, showcased and rewarded many of Northwest students’ favorite artists. One of the biggest highlights of the entire night was when Beyoncé made a fittingly regal entrance. She came to the awards ceremony late after being stuck in traffic, which caused…
Northwest Seniors Sign to College
On February 1st, 29 seniors at Waukee Northwest High School signed to the college they will be attending. Many students take years to decide what they want to do for the rest of their lives, how they want to live the rest of their lives, and even the big decision…