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Self-Driving Vehicles
The introduction of self-driving vehicles across the United States has impacted the automotive industry in a major way, but they may not be as environmentally friendly as they claim to be. Tesla is the only car manufacturer available that has a self-driving feature, and no other company has tried to…
Ocean Aliens
A series of United States congressional hearings from November through December of 2024 sparked further conversations about the reality of aliens from outer space as well as in the ocean. Congressional hearings Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Implications on National Security, Public Safety, and Government Transparency and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the…
College Women’s Basketball Adapts to Changing Landscape
In recent years, Caitlin Clark, among other now-famous names, have transformed NCAA Women’s Basketball. Clark, a former University of Iowa point guard, shattered many records in her time with the Hawkeyes. Her most notable stat was likely becoming the all-time leading scorer in the NCAA, breaking Kelsey Plum’s record. The…
Surrendered Pets in Iowa
In 2024, the number of pets surrended and in shelters skyrocketed with 3.9 million dogs being abandoned or surrendered nationally. Many Iowa animal shelters face increased surrender rates due to the Iowa bans on certain breeds. The Iowa Breed Specific Legislation has regulations in place for three different breeds, the…
2024 in Retrospect
2024 was a whirlwind of milestones, memes and movements, leaving many with memories that they will carry well into the next decade. 2024 was one for the history books, so let us look back on what Northwest considers the most important events of 2024. January: Rat Hole! The year started…
Tourism Outside Urban Iowa
Situated in the heart of the heartland, Iowa is ranked 40th in tourism by the United States Department of Commerce. Nevertheless, tourism is vital to communities of all sizes, supporting local businesses and strengthening community identity. One of the easiest ways to gauge tourism is through the revenue generated from…
Waukee Aquatic Center Plans Sink: What Next?
A proposed aquatic center for the city of Waukee was included on the ballot on November 5, 2024’s election. Despite receiving a majority of the vote, the referendum fell through, leaving questions about what could have been and what is next for a potential aquatic facility. A Waukee aquatic center…
Savor the Season: Holiday Recipes from Northwest Families
Story by Michael Miner. Videos by Krista Giltner, Delphi Lonsdale and Xavier Lago As the holiday season approaches, people all over the world come together and make memories over food. However, food can hold memories, as well as make them. Northwest students and faculty share their unique and personal holiday…
Social Media’s Role in the 2024 Election
One of the most impactful moments of 2024 was the presidential election, and with it, Americans saw the birth of new social media-based campaigning strategies. In the months leading up to the election, TikTok, Instagram and X feeds were flooded with political ads promoting presidential candidates. This is nothing new…
Federal and State Voting Breakdown
Voting in the United States has a long history of being exclusive, rather than inclusive. Ever since America’s independence in 1776, it has been a symbol of democracy and freedom. Yet, only the top few select Americans were allowed to enjoy that freedom. In the beginning, only white male landowners…