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Golden Globes Previews Oscars Awards Recipients
On January 7, 2024, Beverly Hills hosted the Golden Globes. The top directors, actors and actresses of the year were awarded some of the highest accolades in their field. Some of the awarded categories are Drama Motion Picture, Best TV Series Musical or Comedy, Best Actor in a Motion Picture…
Northwest Fashion
Fashion has always been a way for students to express and present themselves, and Northwest could have a runway for its fashion. Since the ’90s, America has been putting out clothing that stands out from the rest of the world. From baggy clothes to tight and revealing clothing, Americans have…
Waukee alumni
Waukee and Northwest Alumni have been able to find great success in the world after graduation and into college and after. Jenna Lindberg is currently getting her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at NYU, New York University, after graduating from Waukee High School in 2020. Lindberg attended Waukee from Elementary…
New school boundaries
On November 13, 2023, Waukee Superintendent Dr. Brad Buck and the Waukee Community School District announced the major changes planned to the Waukee elementary school boundaries. These changes were also presented at a town hall meeting on November 16 and then revised and announced again at a district school board…
Is Social Media Replacing Journalism?
On October 27, 2022, the Pew Research Center published a study finding that Americans under 30 are becoming increasingly likely to trust social media as they are actual news outlets. While this study was conducted over a year ago, it remains relevant as social media continues overtaking other forms of…
Rise in Mass Shootings
In recent years, mass shootings in America have risen to almost two per day, but little legislative action has been taken. Mass shootings can be defined as three or more killings in a single incident. While mass shootings can happen anywhere, many of them have taken place in schools. This…
Everbowl Review
In June 2023, Acai Bowl Franchise opened Everbowl at the first location in West Des Moines, Iowa, which has been filled with Northwest High School students ever since. Acai bowls contain an incredible amount of superfoods and nutrients from the fresh fruits and acai bases. The menu includes a wide…
Tenth Street Times People of The Year Award Recipients
Northwest students and staff are responsible for some of the best talent in the state of Iowa. This year, our Tenth Street Times People of the Year were selected for their outstanding achievements and leadership in their crafts. We recognize our 2023 recipients as Mr. Jack Daubitz, Staff Member of…
Students Walk Out Across the State to Protest Gun Laws
On January 4, at around 7:30 in the morning. 17-year-old Dylan Butler opened fire upon his classmates at Perry High School. He took one life and left seven others injured, including the principal, before dying from self-inflicted wounds. Ahmir Jolliff was an 11-year-old boy in sixth grade attending Perry. That…
Crumbl vs. Insomnia
Since Crumbl Cookies was founded, many have been debating where to get the best cookies, creating tough competition for its counterpart, Insomnia Cookies. Sophomore Luci Larner stated, “I think the [Insomnia] chocolate chip cookies are a lot gooier, and I like the way that it tastes more.” She also mentioned…