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Tattoos 101

With a school full of adolescents turning eighteen, a tattoo seems to be part of the right of passage. With so many variations in designs, stories, and aftercare, information can easily get jumbled up into a heap of confusion. With the help of Warrior Tattoo Studios, the publication team’s staff…

by kyliehintz  •  Dec 9, 2021
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Newly Elected Members of the Waukee School Board

Meet two of the people who will be making important decisions for our district.

by Hala White  •  Dec 8, 2021
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The Truth about Vaping

Advertising campaigns use fear and guilt to steer teens away -- but they miss the real reasons we vape.

by Emma Peterson  •  Dec 6, 2021
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What is FAFSA, anyway?

Hint: It's free money for college! Find out how to apply from our savvy senior reporter.

by Emma Gaughan  •  Dec 3, 2021
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Fall Fashion

Here’s what employees at the Mainstream Boutique had to say about recurring fall fashion trends.

by Kira Ali  •  Dec 2, 2021
Culture

Ranking Disney Channel Musicals

Do you agree with the best and the worst? You know you have an opinion.

by Alex Siegle  •  Dec 1, 2021
Culture

WHS Playlist • Fall 2021 Edition

Molly Owen Throughout Waukee High school, students listen to all different kinds of music. In classrooms, music is used to encourage and relax students during their learning time. It is apparent that music is big in many students’ school days. But what are they really listening to? Students are listening…

by Molly Owen  •  Dec 1, 2021
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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