Stories by Bayla Boyce
Winter Formal: What to Know
Our annual Winter Formal is coming up on Thursday, February 27th, this dance will be held at the high school in the West Gym and go from 8 pm-10 pm, the theme is Alice in Wonderland. The National Honors Society is in charge of planning this dance, in contrast to…
2025 Inauguration
This Monday, Donald Trump was sworn in as President for the second time, he is one of two people to ever do this, the other being Grover Cleveland in 1889. This Inauguration was held inside for the first time in 40 years the last time being Ronald Reagan in 1985.
Wicked, Worth the Wait?
After years of anticipation the movie musical adaptation of “Wicked Part One” has been released. Unfortunately, fans will have to wait another year for part two to be released in fall 2025. Usually, I find it hard to sit through movies, especially when I’m not allowed to go on my…
Menendez Brothers, Do They Deserve to be Free?
In the last few weeks, the Menendez brothers have been a hot topic due to a new Netflix documentary, “Monsters”. However, this case has been around for nearly 4 decades, and here’s why. Lyle and Erik Menendez suffered for over a decade of physical, psychological, and sexual abuse from their…
New Staff at WHS
This year we welcome new staff to Waukee High School, some familiar faces and some new ones. In the office we now have Mrs. Roland as our principal, from Timberline we have Mrs. Nelson as a new counselor, Mrs. Foland as an instructional coach, and Ms. Havlik in the Physical…
Meet Your Student Council Candidates
Sophomores and juniors campaign for roles in next year's council
All’s Fair in Love and Poetry… Taylor Swift’s newest album
“The Tortured Poets Department” Taylor Swift’s 11th album came out on April 19th, 2024, she announced her newest album on February 4th at the Grammys after winning Album of the Year for the fourth time. For the past 3 years, Taylor has been re-recording her old albums, so when she…
New Sheriff in Town: Beyonce’s Entry Into Country Music
At this past Super Bowl, Beyoncé debuted 2 new singles called, “Texas Hold ’em” and “16 carriages” from her new album “Act II”, which is the second part of her 3-part “Renaissance” project coming out March 29th. This song made Beyoncé the first black woman to lead the Billboard Hot…
Did ‘Barbie’ Get Snubbed by Oscars?
Movie's Star and Director Overlooked by Academy
Wrapping up 2023
As 2023 comes to an end, let’s appreciate all the great moments it held!