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Everbowl Review

In June 2023, Acai Bowl Franchise opened Everbowl at the first location in West Des Moines, Iowa, which has been filled with Northwest High School students ever since. Acai bowls contain an incredible amount of superfoods and nutrients from the fresh fruits and acai bases. The menu includes a wide…

by Addison Kingery  •  Jan 22, 2024
Culture

Crumbl vs. Insomnia

Since Crumbl Cookies was founded, many have been debating where to get the best cookies, creating tough competition for its counterpart, Insomnia Cookies. Sophomore Luci Larner stated, “I think the [Insomnia] chocolate chip cookies are a lot gooier, and I like the way that it tastes more.”  She also mentioned…

by Tessa Battani  •  Jan 10, 2024
Culture

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…

by Bailey Mahoney  •  Dec 14, 2023
Opinion

2024 Grammy Predictions

This spring, actors and musicians are meeting in LA for the 2024 Grammy Awards. The annual event is a celebration of artists’ achievements throughout the previous year. As the most prestigious award ceremony in the music industry, the Grammys are annual subjects of massive attention and scrutiny. As the 2024…

by Grace Fisher  •  Dec 2, 2023
Culture

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…

by Laurel Richards  •  Oct 23, 2023
Opinion

Best School Shoes for the School Year

Often underestimated, school shoes are the unsung heroes of a student’s wardrobe, combining comfort, durability, and style, ensuring that students step into the new school year with confidence and flair. As a disclaimer, The presented shoes should be taken with a grain of salt. Style and comfort are subjective!  The…

by Ethan Seydel  •  Oct 22, 2023
Culture

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…

by Cali Kuhl  •  Oct 22, 2023
Culture

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…

by Grace Fisher  •  Oct 21, 2023
Culture

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…

by Addison Sell  •  Mar 24, 2023
Culture

Classic Holiday Cookie Review

The Holiday season is quickly happening and there are quite a few aspects of the season that Americans nationwide look forward to every year.  Whether it be getting out of school for a few weeks or getting to spend time with family, there are many different parts of this time…

by Sophie Thomson  •  Jan 5, 2023