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Fall Festivities
Whether you’re grabbing pumpkins at Howell’s, getting scared at Sleepy Hollow, or sipping on a pumpkin cream chai from Starbucks, fall has something for everyone to enjoy. Apple picking is a perfect way to get into the fall spirit. You can visit places like Iowa Orchard in Urbandale or Center…
The Warrior Culture
Culture: the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group. So what does culture mean in sports? Waukee Warrior athletics has a special culture throughout all the teams. From the way the game is played to the identity and behaviors, sometimes it’s not…
Public Speaking? For Fun?
A look into Waukee High School’s Speech Team.
Crumbl Cookies Controversy
Are the social media famous Crumbl cookies truly worth the hype? Crumbl first opened in West Des Moines in 2023 but became TikTok famous in 2024 because of all of the video reviews. Crumbl sells over a million cookies a day, and makesover a billion dollars in annual…
Battle of the Bills
Exploring Playbill’s history as they celebrate their 140th anniversary with special edition Playbills.
Thanksgiving: More Than Just a Meal
Thanksgiving is a cherished holiday that brings families together to celebrate the traditions of gratitude, sharing meals, and creating lasting memories. As the leaves turn vibrant shades of orange and gold, and the air carries the crisp scent of autumn, Thanksgiving approaches a time when families gather to celebrate gratitude,…
Seasonal Favorites Returning to Theaters
Let’s take a look at some Halloween movies being re-released in theaters this fall!
What Color is Math/English?
Here’s a controversial question: What color is Math/English? This question has been a massive argument starter for years, and an answer has yet to be agreed on. Reasoning behind each answer varies, from the imagery of the subject to the correlation between favorite colors/subjects. Junior Noelia Neal strongly believes that…
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…
Sewing Into Success
Why students want to take Fashion Construction.