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Feature: Girls Swim and Dive
Riley Gojkovich is a hard-working, committed Northwest swimmer who injects passion into everything she does. This sophomore has been on the varsity swim team since freshman year and has been swimming for nine years since she was seven. Her commitment to her craft has led her to make strides to…
The Rise of Gun Violence in DSM
As 2024 progresses, Des Moines, Iowa, has become increasingly alarmed by a significant rise in gun violence that has shaken the community to its core. Once known for its low crime rates and a sense of security, the city is now working on finding a way to make communities safer. …
The Normalization of Mental Illnesses
In today’s age mental health issues have been normalized in many ways. “Mentally ill people were no longer crazy; they were deeply wise, and their pain was beautiful. This idea was much more appealing to young people, who may have been struggling to various degrees than the realities of mental…
Feature: Northwest Athletic Trainers
As winter sports of 2024-25 start, Northwest High School athletic trainers are required to help student-athletes perform their best. Colin Whittie has been an athletic trainer at Waukee Northwest High School since the school opened in 2021. Whittie is one of the trainers and works Monday through Friday from 3:15-6:00…
Sub Shortages
According to data and personal accounts of teachers and higher-ups, a substitute and teacher “shortage” is underway as the supply of people wanting to teach slows and the demand for substitutes and teachers grows. “There is a shortage metro-wide, and it’s an issue,” Current Waukee Board of Education President Wendy…
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…