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Exploring COVID’s Impact on Waukee’s Youth
In the spring of 2020, the classrooms were hit with a global pandemic that changed the way these classrooms functioned for many years to come; however, even four years later classrooms are still facing the impacts of this situation. Jessica Wunsch, a music teacher at Grant Ragan Elementary, has seen…
Traditions in Mourning
In the face of death, it is celebrated and mourned differently across all cultures and religions. Ozwan Ali, a sophomore at Northwest High School, said, “[In Islamic tradition] first they would clean the body, then pray over it, go to the graveyard site and there would only be men there.
Tenth Street Times People of the Year Award Recipients
Northwest High School is home to hundreds of talented students and staff, and the Tenth Street Times People of the Year awards recognize the best the school has to offer. This December, Northwest students and staff nominated and elected three students and one staff member to represent the High School.
The Challengers Effect
Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers, featuring Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, Mike Faist as Art Donaldson, and Josh O’Connor as Patrick Zweig, transforms the painted lines of a mere tennis court into an intense display of raw undeniable passion. Tashi Duncan, a previously celebrated tennis prodigy turned coach, finds herself at the center…
Long-Term Substitute Teachers
This year some amazing long-term subs are contributing to the success of North Northwest High School. These couple of years there has been a shortage in the long-term sub-industry, and truly subs as a whole. Thankfully Northwest has subs that have helped when there is help needed. Mr. Jones is…
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…