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Girls Swim and Dive Regular Season Recap
As the season comes to an end, Waukee swimming and diving has had multiple victories as a team, and they are now preparing for State championships. Diving and swimming practices are six days a week for about one to two hours. During the beginning of the season, diving girls work…
Timeless Tale: Apple Against Android
While the Waukee School District uses Apple products, there are several other brands of technology that Waukee has opinions on such as Apple and Android products. Apple is one of the most popular companies when it comes to its products and pleasing looks. But the popular question of looks alone,…
West Des Moines’ Seascapes Celebrates 32nd Anniversary
Iowa Pet Foods & Seascapes in West Des Moines is celebrating its anniversary this month, marking 32 years of phenomenal animal care and service to its customers. “I’ve come here since 2017,” said Bella Frost, a junior at Valley High School and an employee at Iowa Pet Foods & Seascapes. …
Doja Cat’s “Scarlet” Album Review
Doja Cat’s new album, Scarlet, released on September 22, 2023, showcasing Doja retiring her Pop-Star reputation and conquering a rapper title. In her new album, she reveals to the public that she can rap and explores all levels of rap. Starting with “Paint the Town Red” sampling “Walk On By”…
Photo Recap: Northwest Vocal Music Trip to Spain/Portugal
Waukee Northwest’s vocal music department went on a choir tour to Spain and Portugal over the 2023 summer. The coir traveled across the northwestern coast of Spain and ended the trip in Porto, Portugal. Throughout the 10 days of travel, the choir performed four promoted concerts. The choir also…
WWE Merges With UFC
On September 12, 2023 on ESPN, UFC’s parent company Endeavor and WWE’s shareholders officially merged both companies, forming a $21.4 billion dollar company called TKO. So far the merger has had both the WWE and UFC laying off over 100 employees, executives and superstars. WWE released superstars Dolph Ziggler, Shelton…
Zach Bryan Album Review
Zach Bryan has recently been climbing the music charts with his viral new self-titled album. Here is my ranking of the songs on this album. #16 Overtime – The worst song in the ranking is Overtime. It describes how he has been resilient in the face of difficulty. He talks…
Eras Tour Outfits to Make the Whole Place Shimmer
Throughout the summer of 2023, Northwest students traveled to stadiums nationwide for Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour, displaying outfits that ‘make the whole place shimmer.’ Three Northwest students shared their in-depth story behind their outfits. They discussed everything from what era their outfits were inspired by to where they bought…
Northwest’s Favorite Albums
This school year, Northwest students are listening to Taylor Swift, Zach Bryan and Harry Styles as they walk down the halls. Whether they’re in the mood for dancing, sulking or headbanging, these artists have something fit for every student. Here are six of Northwest’s favorite albums. Midnights by Taylor Swift…
Remembering Matthew Shepard on the 25th Anniversary of His Death
As the 25th anniversary of the death of Matthew Shepard hits on Thursday, October 12, the state of Iowa continues to oppress its young LGBTQ+ population and Waukee remembers the events of that tragic night. On October 7, 1998, two men, Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson, abducted Shepard from his…