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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,…
Club Feature- FBLA
Northwest Students interested in business are invited to Mrs. St. John’s room on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month to strengthen their roots in business knowledge and their community through FBLA. FBLA is a community at Northwest that is focused on helping students build knowledge and connections through…
US Open Celebrates Winners
On September 9 and 10, the well-earned titles of US Open singles winners were given to Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City. The US Open is one of the most anticipated tennis tournaments of the year; it is one of four Grand…
Teacher Feature- Mr. Winter
Ever since he started teaching at Waukee High School in 2013, Mr. Winter has been a favorite in the math department. Mr. Winter teaches one of the schools’ most intimidating subjects: AP Calculus AB/BC. As such, he works extra hard to ensure that his students are not only passing his…
Girls Swim and Dive Regular Season Recap
As the season comes to an end, Waukee swimming and diving has had multiple victories as a team, and they are now preparing for State championships. Diving and swimming practices are six days a week for about one to two hours. During the beginning of the season, diving girls work…
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,…
West Des Moines’ Seascapes Celebrates 32nd Anniversary
Iowa Pet Foods & Seascapes in West Des Moines is celebrating its anniversary this month, marking 32 years of phenomenal animal care and service to its customers. “I’ve come here since 2017,” said Bella Frost, a junior at Valley High School and an employee at Iowa Pet Foods & Seascapes. …
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…