Stories by Noelia Neal
A Growing Crisis
The 2024-2025 school year is now in session for every kid in America. Since August 6th there have been 46 school shootings this school year. Gun control has been an issue for over a decade now. Each year the number of school shootings has increased with the highest number so…
The First Performance of Ragnarok
An inside look at the production by the marching band.
The Problem With Millennial Parents
Millennials are the new generation of current parents, ranging from the age of 28-43. Recently there have been some questions regarding the parenting style of millennial parents—specifically the parents of kids in Gen Alpha, who are under the age of 13. Recently there have been some conversations around Waukee High…
Jedi Master Rey?
All the current updates on the new Star Wars movie
WHS Students, Administrator Respond to Perry High School Shooting
Waukee High School students and officials were notified Thursday morning that a school shooting occurred at Perry High School. Students started getting texts from their parents and noticing reports on social media around 8:30 am. Perry police confirmed that there had been a shooting, and local news station KCCI reported…
Album Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s “Guts”
Oliva Rodrigo’s 2nd album, “GUTS,” came out on September 8, two years after the widespread release of “Sour,” which catapulted Rodrigo to fame. “GUTS” consists of 12 songs which is about 39:12 minutes of listening time. The overall vibe is a much more moody and rock-inspired album than her first…
Behind the Scenes: Macbeth Stage Crew
The audience always sees the actors onstage, but never what happens behind those giant curtains. We got a chance to peek backstage.