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Eating Around the Holidays
With major holiday celebrations during this time, and the incorporation of food in most; eating and body image issues can show up more prevalently in people.
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 others while being thankful for a holiday they don’t know the origin of. Native Americans, who know the origin of Thanksgiving, celebrate a little differently.
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 sugar and released into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it signals your pancreas to start making insulin. What are the types of…
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. During the Fall and Winter seasons, many people are rushing to get decorations, Christmas gifts, and lots of different foods. One of the busiest times…
Books Challenged in Waukee Libraries
The school board will determine if the books will be banned from the two high schools.
Japanese Game Shows
Culture shock Japanese game shows are one of the best examples of cultural differences. It’s a collection of a wide variety of different competitions. From eating spaghetti in a dryer to trying to climb oiled stairs while being covered in oil by the bucket. Some shows cannot be covered…
Adele’s “30” drops November 19
As news and buzz seem to arise from this highly anticipated comeback, will her new album succeed just like her previous ones?
Pet Peeves
Are you annoyed yet? Find out if your pet peeve makes our top three list.
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 it increases activity in your brain and nervous system. Caffeine is the most commonly used drug in the world. The benefits of Caffeine include improvement…
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 global hit in less than a week, slowly taking hold of Netflix’s most-streamed show of all time. With gore, suspense, and a realistic terror to…