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Meet Northwest’s Counselors
Northwest High School has four amazing counselors this year– Mrs. Gersdorf, Mr. Sanders, Mrs. Vogt, and Mrs. Walker. Mrs. Gersdorf is Northwest’s counselor for students with last names A-B. Gersdorf loved science in high school and went to college to be a geneticist but when she got to college she…
Off-Season Athletes at Northwest
During the off-season, Northwest High School student-athletes do a lot of work to prepare for their sports that goes unnoticed. Track and Field athlete Katie Stahl continues her training all of the off-season for track. Stahl runs varsity track in the spring, however, her talent and hard work does not…
GSA Con
On November 4, Iowa’s safe schools hosted GSA Con, GSAs (Gender-Sexuality-Alliance) across Iowa are coming together for GSA Con which includes engaging activities and workshops. GSACon is just one of many events Iowa Safe Schools hosts every year, and is held at the beginning of fall every school year to…
Northwest’s New Lunch and Learn Program
Northwest students had the opportunity to learn more about colleges and universities on October 20, 2023, during Lunch and Learn. Throughout the years, schools across America have been promoting colleges and universities to increase the student’s chance of applying to a college. Recently, Northwest hosted a Lunch and Learn on…
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…