Stories by Ciarra Matlock

Art

Go Check Out Art Club

Our school has many clubs for students to join for growth and entertainment. One of those clubs is the Art Club. It is a welcoming space where you can get caught up in class work, focus on personal projects, or help come up with creative designs for the projects the…

by Ciarra Matlock  •  Feb 25, 2025
Art

Go Watch State Speech

Every two years, Waukee High School gets the honor of hosting the State Large Group Speech. This year is one of those years. Speech team is an ongoing activity that begins at the end of fall and continues through winter. It has a large variety of events that students can…

by Ciarra Matlock  •  Jan 30, 2025
Culture

Same Same But Different

Whether you are moving to a new state, country, or even continent, there’s always something unique that you will learn about that place. This learning curve is commonly called culture shock. Something that may seem like an everyday thing to you could be totally alien to someone from a different…

by Ciarra Matlock  •  Dec 10, 2024
Features

Making Learning Easy

When deciding which classes to sign up for, many factors go in. You might think about the content of the class, the amount of credits, and what the teachers are like. But what actually goes into making a class enjoyable? And what can teachers and students do to make it…

by Ciarra Matlock  •  Nov 12, 2024
Features

Rats!

How mouse infestations affect homes and organizations and how they are taken care of

by Ciarra Matlock  •  Sep 26, 2024