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All About the TikTok Ban

Clearing the air on the ban and how WHS students are coping with the devastating news.

by Ella Makohoniuk  •  Jan 30, 2025
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SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA is a new club at WHS. This club was made for students interested in industrial tech, woodworking, metalworking, crafting, etc. Skills can also help students recommend Skills to anyone who wants to become more responsible, skilled, and career-ready leaders for their futures. In addition, Students, teachers, and industry professionals…

by Victoria Bohnenkamp  •  Jan 27, 2025
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2025 Inauguration

This Monday, Donald Trump was sworn in as President for the second time, he is one of two people to ever do this,  the other being Grover Cleveland in 1889. This Inauguration was held inside for the first time in 40 years the last time being Ronald Reagan in 1985.

by Bayla Boyce  •  Jan 24, 2025
Culture

Trends & Consumerism

According to Investopedia.com, consumerism is defined as “the tendency of people living in a capitalist economy to engage in a lifestyle of excessive materialism that revolves around reflexive, wasteful, or conspicuous overconsumption.” In other words, consumerism is the idea that we must keep buying new things. Consumerism and excessive buying…

by Miku M  •  Jan 24, 2025
Culture

Perverts: Ethel Cain Goes Ambient.

Ethel Cain’s latest EP may sound a bit different than her breakout album Preacher’s Daughter, but Perverts just might surpass its predecessor.

by Madison Thompson  •  Jan 23, 2025
Culture

Mario Kart Character Ranking

Over the four-day weekend, I’ve been playing a lot more Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and watching a lot more videos on it than I usually do, and that got me thinking, what if I were to rank all 50 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe characters, so I did exactly that. Starting…

by Noelia Neal  •  Jan 22, 2025
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Thanks to the Lovers, the Dreamers, and YOU

The Muppets go viral as fans share their love for The Muppets

by Noa Nyguard  •  Jan 22, 2025
Culture

The Best Gifts to Give

Finding the perfect gift for a teenager can feel challenging, but certain trendy and timeless items are sure to delight. A tote bag from Michael Kors is a stylish and functional option. These bags combine modern design with practicality, making them perfect for carrying school supplies, personal items, or essentials…

by marianamurillo  •  Jan 15, 2025
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Waukee at Disney’s Imagination Campus

Over the course of Winter Break, the Waukee Warrior Regiment took a trip to Orlando to perform in the Walt Disney World Imagination Campus. From December – through January – the band spent their days either marching in the parades at Magic Kingdom and Universal Studios, while also having breaks…

by Madison Crowson  •  Jan 15, 2025
Culture

Why January Through Spring Break isn’t All Bad

The period between January and spring break is often considered the worst time of the year. With no more joy from the holidays, we’re left with gloomy days, unbearable colds, and a dullness that seems to last forever. Both the intense grind of school during these times and the lack…

by Samuel M.  •  Jan 15, 2025