Stories by Bayla Boyce

Features

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…

by Bayla Boyce  •  Oct 1, 2024
News

Meet Your Student Council Candidates

Sophomores and juniors campaign for roles in next year's council

by Bayla Boyce  •  May 10, 2024
Music

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…

by Bayla Boyce  •  May 1, 2024
Music

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…

by Bayla Boyce  •  Mar 1, 2024
Culture

Did ‘Barbie’ Get Snubbed by Oscars?

Movie's Star and Director Overlooked by Academy

by Bayla Boyce  •  Jan 31, 2024
Features

Wrapping up 2023

As 2023 comes to an end, let’s appreciate all the great moments it held!

by Bayla Boyce  •  Dec 12, 2023
Opinion

What to get loved ones for Christmas this year 

I find getting people Christmas gifts to be a somewhat difficult task, if you agree keep reading this article! Some of these things are even on my own Christmas list.

by Bayla Boyce  •  Nov 16, 2023
News

What are the best things to do in the Des Moines area for Halloween?

Many teens in Iowa complain that there’s nothing to do here, so this is what to do when you’re bored on a spooky October night. The first thing you should do is a classic haunted house, for this, there are many options. One of the most iconic haunted houses in…

by Bayla Boyce  •  Oct 20, 2023