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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…
2024 Grammy Predictions
On February 4, 2024, the 66th Annual Grammy Awards will be held. On November 10, 2023, nominations were announced and included numerous talented artists like Taylor Swift, SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, Noah Kahan and more. The Grammy Awards are one of the most outstanding and prestigious awards in the music industry.
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…