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Tattoos 101

With a school full of adolescents turning eighteen, a tattoo seems to be part of the right of passage. With so many variations in designs,…

by kyliehintz  •  Dec 9, 2021
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Newly Elected Members of the Waukee School Board

Meet two of the people who will be making important decisions for our district.

by Hala White  •  Dec 8, 2021
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What is FAFSA, anyway?

Hint: It's free money for college! Find out how to apply from our savvy senior reporter.

by Emma Gaughan  •  Dec 3, 2021
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The Hidden Story of Thanksgiving

It’s that time of year when people are getting the family together for Thanksgiving. Some people have a big feast and celebrate giving back to…

by Raahim Ali  •  Nov 24, 2021
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Struggling With Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy, most of the food you eat is broken down into…

by Maddox Zanders  •  Nov 24, 2021
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Black Friday Employee Stress

Joy to the world and happy turkey day! Christmas and Thanksgiving are around the corner. Stores are decorating and getting ready for the holiday rush.

by Tate Garrington  •  Nov 23, 2021
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Books Challenged in Waukee Libraries

The school board will determine if the books will be banned from the two high schools.

by Emma Gaughan  •  Nov 19, 2021
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Benefits and Risks of Caffeine

Millions consume caffeine every day to increase wakefulness, alleviate fatigue, and improve concentration and focus–especially teenagers and college students. Caffeine is a stimulant which means…

by Hala White  •  Nov 4, 2021
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Squid Game; A Look at Classism

The freshly released Squid Game captured the spotlight, its dystopian ideals bringing it nowhere but up. Squid game was released September 17th, 2021, becoming a…

by kyliehintz  •  Nov 4, 2021
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Waukee and Northwest Band programs-Rose Parade

Back in 2019, the Waukee Warrior Regiment (WWR) was selected to march in the 2022 New Year’s Day Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. Viewed by…

by Molly Owen  •  Nov 2, 2021