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What to get loved ones for Christmas this year
I find getting people Christmas gifts to be a somewhat difficult task, if you agree keep reading this article! Some of these things are even on my own Christmas list.
What are the best things to do in the Des Moines area for Halloween?
Many teens in Iowa complain that there’s nothing to do here, so this is what to do when you’re bored on a spooky October night. The first thing you should do is a classic haunted house, for this, there are many options. One of the most iconic haunted houses in…
New Hozier album unearths mythological and cultural inspirations
After the release of hit singles “Francesca” and “Eat Your Young”, musical artist Hozier’s full album Unreal Unearth was released on August 18, 2023. Inspired by Dante Alighieri’s Inferno, Andrew Hozier-Byrne outlined the songs in the album based on the nine circles of hell. Including references to Greek mythology,…
Bright Young Women changes the narrative of true crime fiction.
Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll gives a voice to victims of a famous serial killer— while not sacrificing the current suspense that brought the case to light almost half a century ago.
Should You Take Art?
What Art at WHS has to offer
Mona Awad’s Rouge is not your typical fairy tale.
Rouge by Mona Awad is described best as a literary win for all deranged women, one that rises far above the BookTok read that originally catapulted Awad into popularity.
Are we too old to participate in Easter egg hunts?
Students weigh in on this nostalgic tradition
Opinion: How new anti-LGBTQ+ laws are affecting students at Waukee
LGBTQ+ students already have to worry about so much. All this does is make things harder for a group that is already under attack.
Teacher Library: Your Next Great Read
Looking for a good spring read? Check out these book recommendations from Waukee’s own staff!
Hallway Horrors
Does Waukee do enough on the PDA issue at school?