Stories by Bayla Boyce
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!
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.
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…