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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…
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…
TikTok In Trouble
What will happen next for the top social media app of the year?
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…
Day of Love: Legend and History of Valentine’s Day
Though the holiday is well known today, the specific origin is not fully known
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…
Our Ugg-ly Infatuation with the Iconic Boots
Despite the Expense, Waukee Students Collect the Versatile Footwear
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…
Mean Girls: The 2024 Remake
Twenty years later, Mean Girls will be in theaters once more
Goodbye 2023
The new year is quickly approaching, meaning we have to say goodbye to 2023. Many people are starting to think of New Year's resolutions and ways that they can make the upcoming year better.