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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.

by Jahanvi Chawla  •  Dec 1, 2021
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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.

by Raahim Ali  •  Nov 24, 2021
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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…

by Maddox Zanders  •  Nov 24, 2021
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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…

by Tate Garrington  •  Nov 23, 2021
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Books Challenged in Waukee Libraries

The school board will determine if the books will be banned from the two high schools.

by Emma Gaughan  •  Nov 19, 2021
Culture

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…

by Spencer Wiese  •  Nov 18, 2021
Culture

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?

by Sophie Reed  •  Nov 15, 2021
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Pet Peeves

Are you annoyed yet? Find out if your pet peeve makes our top three list.

by Alex Siegle  •  Nov 4, 2021
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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…

by Hala White  •  Nov 4, 2021
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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…

by kyliehintz  •  Nov 4, 2021