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Covid v.s. Monkey Pox
From urban to remote communities, Monkeypox and COVID-19 have made their mark worldwide. In the battle of emerging viruses, these two stand out not just for their impact on public health but for their strikingly different types of spreading and the unique challenges they provide to the human population. COVID-19…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Now that it has entered the month of October, it is time to start bringing to light awareness for breast cancer. More than 360,000 women a year get diagnosed with breast cancer, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Courtney Carter, a mother of two beautiful daughters, was diagnosed with…
Coaches during the daytime
There are dozens of coaches at Northwest High School in athletics, music, arts, and more. Many coaches in their daytime are teachers at the Waukee School District or neighboring ones. One of these is Peter Westerkamp, head Girls Cross Country Coach and Assistant Girls Track and Field Coach. In the…
The Road to Bands of America
On September 28, 2024, the Northwest Royal Brigade will perform their 2024 show “Imagine” at the Bands of America Iowa Regional, but behind the scenes, the Royal Brigade is a found community for many. Since the beginning of August, the Royal Brigade has been rehearsing most days up into the…
Meet the “Zone”
The Waukee Northwest 2024-2025 student section theme is construction and is led by a group of twelve senior and junior boys. The group is known as the “Zone,” and it consists of seniors Max McBride, Nate Hipwell, Landry Goldsworth, JT Spalding, Ryan Carpenter, Roman Punelli, Nikson Vansyalom, Andrew Kivlin and…
Behind the Scenes of Iowa Dance Theater’s “The Nutcracker”
Opening on December 13th to the public, The Iowa Dance Theater’s production of The Nutcracker has been a holiday tradition in the Des Moines Metro thanks to endless work and effort put in behind the scenes by dancers, staff and theater crew. First performed in 1892 in St. Petersburg, Russia,…
Volunteer and Job Fair
On November 19, 2024, the volunteer and job fair came to Northwest to involve students in finding organizations they can work or volunteer for. The volunteer and job fair is an event where local organizations all come together at Northwest and talk to students about finding work or volunteering for…
Impact of Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene caused $53 million in damage and has been reported as the worst hurricane since Katrina in 2005. Helene impacted several American states, including North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. The storm also affected areas outside the United States, such as the Cayman Islands, the Yucatán Peninsula…
Cyclones Storm to Best Start Since 1938
Iowa State’s football program is currently 7-2, following last weekend’s loss against Kansas on November 9th, which many see as a minor setback after a great start in recent months. Quarterback Rocco Becht’s team is now fourth in the Big 12 conference. Due to this remarkable success, some fans are…
Election Anxiety
On November 5, citizens across the United States voted for presidential and local candidates, ending an election season full of stress about the results. Tensions are high among voters, and even non-voters, about who will be the next President of the United States. This phenomenon has gained significant attention as…