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What is a Will?
Everyone has seen the movies. Some wealthy person dies and must hear what will be read to find out who gets the future. But have you ever wondered what a will is or how it works? They can be a bit more complicated than you might think. A will is…
Tools that Artists Use
In 2023 artist tools can be difficult to find, especially if you are a new artist. Here are some of the most popular online and traditional artist favorite tools. Artist tools can be difficult to find if you are a new artist and sometimes even veteran artists need help finding…
Snowglobe Des Moines Shakes Up Traditional Holiday Dining
Exile Brewing Company has transformed its restaurant into Snow Globe DSM, providing the ultimate winter dining experience. Snow Globe is a Christmas-themed bar and brunch experience from November 14th to January 7th in Des Moines. The restaurant is open six days a week, Tuesday through Sunday. The restaurant has lights,…
Silver Cord Opportunities
Several opportunities arise during the year for Northwest High School students to be able to volunteer for silver cord hours. During students’ NWHS freshman year, they get the chance to start logging hours for Silver Cord. Silver Cord is a Waukee Community School District (WCSD) program where students can volunteer…
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…
Opinions Shift on Rachel Zegler
After the release of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, the media’s opinions on Rachel Zegler changed from her recent controversy in Disney’s live-action Snow White. Rachel Zegler gained media attention from a recent controversy during the filming process of Disney’s live-action Snow White. The actress was…
New Fortnite Season
Fortnite released a transformative update on November 3, 2023, that lured players back to the game by reintroducing a gameplay experience they had almost forgotten. Veterans of the hit game ‘Fortnite’ grabbed their controllers and reinstalled the game, surprised by the new update, which featured the original map and weapons…
Update on the Palestine/Israel War
Since 1948, there has been conflict between Israel and Palestine on who should get the land and on October 7, 2023, war broke loose between the two states. Palestine Hamas (otherwise known as the Islamic Resistance Movement) has been fighting for their land since the United Nations Plan of who…
Photo Recap: Waukee Defeats Northwest in Basketball Matchup
Waukee Northwest played Waukee in Basketball at the Waukee High School Field House on December 5, 2023. This was the 5th time the boys have matched up and the 4th for the girls team. The boys now have a 3-2 win record and the girls have a 3-1 win record.
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…