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Final Frustrations: Should Term Two Exams Come Before Winter Break?

Term two’s hectic schedule causes stress for many students and staff at WHS.

by Ella Makohoniuk  •  Dec 3, 2024
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Wicked, Worth the Wait?

After years of anticipation the movie musical adaptation of “Wicked Part One” has been released. Unfortunately, fans will have to wait another year for part two to be released in fall 2025. Usually, I find it hard to sit through movies, especially when I’m not allowed to go on my…

by Bayla Boyce  •  Dec 2, 2024
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The eSports 2024 Winter Season

Find out some of the changes happening on the eSports team in preparation for the winter season and information about how to join.

by Dan Murlaga  •  Dec 2, 2024
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The Other Side

The Waukee vocal music program has always been held to a standard of high excellence, which directly correlates to the success of its show choir. This year’s Millennium is composed of 53 singers and dancers. The show begins with a mashup of “The Other Side” by Justin Paul and “Cross…

by Samuel M.  •  Dec 2, 2024
Culture

How Early is Too Early for Christmas?

As soon as it turned November 1st Mariah Carey unfrosted and unfortunately for me, my For You Page (FYP) on all social media platforms became flooded with Christmas-related posts. It’s only November though, when did the Christmas season start in November? I was always the type of person who thought…

by Noelia Neal  •  Nov 26, 2024
Culture

A Year Abroad: What Exchange Students Really Learn

As the school year continues and we begin our second term, let’s get word from our exchange students to see how they feel about their experience at Waukee. This year we have four exchange students: Alexia Manea representing Romania, Natalia Romano representing Italy, Wiktoria Majduik representing Poland, and Ulrik Zangenberg…

by Layla Reed  •  Nov 26, 2024
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Speech is Being Set in Motion

Why members are encouraging others to join.

by Emma Howg  •  Nov 25, 2024
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Waukee’s Festival of Peace

On December 6th at 7pm, the Waukee Choirs are joining together and performing a joint concert, called Festival of Peace. This lasts for 1 hour and a half, including a 15-minute intermission. Each choir performs four mass pieces with the other choirs and an additional two songs by themselves. Tickets…

by Madison Crowson  •  Nov 25, 2024
Music

Songs of a Lost World: The Cure’s Comeback Album Sounds Like They Never Left

After a subpar jaunt into alternative rock and a sixteen year hiatus, The Cure’s final album proves the wait was worth it.

by Madison Thompson  •  Nov 18, 2024
Culture

Fall Festivities

Whether you’re grabbing pumpkins at Howell’s, getting scared at Sleepy Hollow, or sipping on a pumpkin cream chai from Starbucks, fall has something for everyone to enjoy. Apple picking is a perfect way to get into the fall spirit. You can visit places like Iowa Orchard in Urbandale or Center…

by Barbara Roberts  •  Nov 18, 2024