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Day of Love: Legend and History of Valentine’s Day

Though the holiday is well known today, the specific origin is not fully known

by emilyfredericks  •  Feb 13, 2024
Culture

Travel the World of Food with Waukee

From Rome to Tokyo, see some of the amazing food delicacies of WHS students

by Ayla Taghiyeva  •  Feb 9, 2024
Art

How Much of These Hills Is Gold deconstructs the mythos of the Old West

How Much of These Hills Is Gold by C. Pam Zhang explores American history through new eyes

by Madison Thompson  •  Feb 6, 2024
Opinion

Super Bowl Showdown: Predicting Super Bowl 58

The stage is set for Super Bowl LVIII. The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Las Vegas.  According to ESPN, San Francisco is currently the favorite to win, but with Patrick Mahomes leading the Chiefs, you never know. Mahomes is now in his fourth Super…

by drewblunck  •  Feb 6, 2024
Art

Snowstruck: Reflecting on cancellation of Waukee Starstruck

Waukee students and directors reflect on this year's StarStruck cancellation

by Noa Nyguard  •  Feb 5, 2024
Culture

Our Ugg-ly Infatuation with the Iconic Boots

Despite the Expense, Waukee Students Collect the Versatile Footwear

by anjelenacarder  •  Jan 31, 2024
Culture

Did ‘Barbie’ Get Snubbed by Oscars?

Movie's Star and Director Overlooked by Academy

by Bayla Boyce  •  Jan 31, 2024
News

NFL Divisional Round Review, Surprising Victories in Both Conferences

The NFL Divisional Round is held yearly with the top eight teams of the season facing off to punch their ticket to the AFC or NFC championship. This year has seen shocking upsets with teams such as the Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers winning in their Wildcard matchups…

by drewblunck  •  Jan 26, 2024
Art

Mean Girls: The 2024 Remake

Twenty years later, Mean Girls will be in theaters once more

by emilyfredericks  •  Jan 8, 2024
Art

Waukee’s Wrapped!

What's new about Spotify’s 2023 Wrapped and how do students feel about it?

by Noa Nyguard  •  Jan 4, 2024