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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…
Is Animal Testing Necessary?
At any time across the country, laboratory animals undergo animal testing, but many Northwest students and staff members question if animal abuse is a medical necessity. “I think [animal testing] is immoral,” said sophomore Avaree McQuisten. This opinion corresponds with the 52% of Americans who oppose animal testing, according to…
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…
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…
Photo Story: Waukee Northwest Football Wins Homecoming Game
The Northwest High School football team finished their homecoming game with a tremendous win against the Waterloo Wahawks, winning 64-0 on Friday, September 23.
Waukee Northwest vs. Waukee Football Photo Recap
What a night! With a packed Den, the Northwest High School Football team was able to secure a 20-17 win over their crosstown rivals. The Wolves scored 13 unanswered in the fourth quarter to earn the victory over the #5 ranked Warriors. Select an image to download and view it.
Northwest’s Biggest Game of the Year: Waukee vs. Northwest Football Preview
For the first time in school history, the Waukee Warriors and the Northwest Wolves will play under the Friday night lights to decide once and for all who runs Waukee. The parents, students, and most importantly the players have all been anxiously waiting for this one game since the schools…
Tropical Smoothie King: The Better Smoothie Store
With the introduction of the Tropical Smoothie Cafe to Waukee, students at Northwest find themselves taking sides in the newest controversial debate. Smoothie King, or Tropical Smoothie? Many of the Northwest students are patiently awaiting the grand opening of the new Tropical Smoothie in Waukee. The opening date is still…