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The Warrior Culture

Culture: the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group. So what does culture mean in sports? Waukee Warrior athletics has a special culture throughout all the teams. From the way the game is played to the identity and behaviors, sometimes it’s not…

by Lena Bruening  •  Nov 14, 2024
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Public Speaking? For Fun?

A look into Waukee High School’s Speech Team.

by Falyn DeBord  •  Nov 14, 2024
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Making Learning Easy

When deciding which classes to sign up for, many factors go in. You might think about the content of the class, the amount of credits, and what the teachers are like. But what actually goes into making a class enjoyable? And what can teachers and students do to make it…

by Ciarra Matlock  •  Nov 12, 2024
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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…

by Sadie Muselman  •  Nov 7, 2024
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How Club Sports are Beneficial to School Sports

Many student-athletes are also balancing club sports. Club sports play a beneficial role in those who do school activities. However, it may be hard to balance both club and school sports, as they both go hand in hand with one another. Club sports show how much more improvement you can…

by Makenna Parsons  •  Nov 7, 2024
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WHS Launches Senior Workshop to Guide Graduating Class

WHS's new "Senior Workshop" prepares 2025 graduates for their futures.

by Daniella Nanduhura  •  Nov 7, 2024
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Recent Iowa Book Banning Law Put Back Into Place

Book banning has always been a very controversial topic. Many people believe it to have no place in our school system but others disagree. Back in May of 2023, a law was passed in Iowa leading to the banning of several books. However, due to the controversy of such a…

by Charlotte Blakley  •  Nov 7, 2024
Culture

Battle of the Bills

Exploring Playbill’s history as they celebrate their 140th anniversary with special edition Playbills.

by Noa Nyguard  •  Nov 5, 2024
Culture

Thanksgiving: More Than Just a Meal

Thanksgiving is a cherished holiday that brings families together to celebrate the traditions of gratitude, sharing meals, and creating lasting memories.  As the leaves turn vibrant shades of orange and gold, and the air carries the crisp scent of autumn, Thanksgiving approaches a time when families gather to celebrate gratitude,…

by teylananduhura  •  Nov 5, 2024
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Menendez Brothers, Do They Deserve to be Free?

In the last few weeks, the Menendez brothers have been a hot topic due to a new Netflix documentary, “Monsters”. However, this case has been around for nearly 4 decades, and here’s why. Lyle and Erik Menendez suffered for over a decade of physical, psychological, and sexual abuse from their…

by Bayla Boyce  •  Nov 5, 2024