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Northwest Volleyball Wins First State Championship in School District History
On November 2, the Northwest High School volleyball team won the state tournament in a game against Dowling Catholic. In their three short years of existence, the Northwest volleyball program has managed what no Waukee volleyball team has ever done before; Win a state title. Despite being a relatively young…
Waukee Chain Milkshake-off Review
While food chains across Waukee each have their own unique menus, milkshakes are a consistent staple that can be found at most. We visited five local ice cream locations to discover which one has the best milkshake in Waukee. Culvers: 6/10 Our first stop of the day was Culver’s. One…
A Senior’s Guide to Taking Pictures
Senior Northwest students take pictures at the East Village, Waterworks Park and Ledges State Park. Whether it is senior photos, Instagram posts or cute candids with friends, seniors have plenty of experience finding photo spots in the Waukee area. Here is everything today’s teens should know about perfect pictures. Locations…
Is Bigfoot Real?
The reality of Bigfoot has been debated for decades, with over 6,000 sightings in the U.S. alone and new reports constantly, it is very much a relevant conspiracy today. Bigfoot has been described as an ape-like creature with human characteristics that walks on two feet. Although many pictures and reports…
Halloween Costumes to Try Out This Fall
On Tuesday, October 31, 2023, Halloween occurs. Halloween is an occasion, where individuals dress up in fun and scary costumes, as it is celebrated to scare off wandering ghosts or spirits. Halloween has thrived over centuries since it originated more than 2,000 years ago. Halloween costumes have gained significant popularity…
Best School Shoes for the School Year
Often underestimated, school shoes are the unsung heroes of a student’s wardrobe, combining comfort, durability, and style, ensuring that students step into the new school year with confidence and flair. As a disclaimer, The presented shoes should be taken with a grain of salt. Style and comfort are subjective! The…
Rolling Stones Rolled Out a Comeback Album
On September 6, 2023, The Rolling Stones unveiled plans to release a new original album “Hackney Diamonds” for the first time since 2005, and since drummer Charlie Watts’ death in 2021. Many guest stars have been confirmed to appear on the album. These include Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga,…
Club Feature- FBLA
Northwest Students interested in business are invited to Mrs. St. John’s room on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month to strengthen their roots in business knowledge and their community through FBLA. FBLA is a community at Northwest that is focused on helping students build knowledge and connections through…
US Open Celebrates Winners
On September 9 and 10, the well-earned titles of US Open singles winners were given to Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City. The US Open is one of the most anticipated tennis tournaments of the year; it is one of four Grand…
Teacher Feature- Mr. Winter
Ever since he started teaching at Waukee High School in 2013, Mr. Winter has been a favorite in the math department. Mr. Winter teaches one of the schools’ most intimidating subjects: AP Calculus AB/BC. As such, he works extra hard to ensure that his students are not only passing his…