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True Crime: An Unethical Phenomenon

With the ever-increasing popularity of true crime media, we’ve become more aware of what crime can do to innocent people. But we’ve yet to decide: Is the way we consume these stories palatable or privileged?

by Madison Thompson  •  Feb 15, 2024
Culture

Is Decorating for Every Holiday Necessary?

Long after Halloween and Christmas, Families Embrace Seasonal Flair

by anjelenacarder  •  Feb 14, 2024
Culture

Day of Love: Legend and History of Valentine’s Day

Though the holiday is well known today, the specific origin is not fully known

by emilyfredericks  •  Feb 13, 2024
Culture

Travel the World of Food with Waukee

From Rome to Tokyo, see some of the amazing food delicacies of WHS students

by Ayla Taghiyeva  •  Feb 9, 2024
Gaming

The Future for the Overwatch Team

WHS’s Competitive Overwatch team has been undefeatable in the winter season, at least until one recent game. So what does the future look like for the WHS eSports team?

by Dan Murlaga  •  Feb 8, 2024
Features

College Confusion: The Difficulty of Finding Scholarships

Students speak out on the troubles of finding scholarships as they leave WHS this spring

by Lily Enano  •  Feb 8, 2024
Art

How Much of These Hills Is Gold deconstructs the mythos of the Old West

How Much of These Hills Is Gold by C. Pam Zhang explores American history through new eyes

by Madison Thompson  •  Feb 6, 2024
Opinion

Super Bowl Showdown: Predicting Super Bowl 58

The stage is set for Super Bowl LVIII. The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Las Vegas.  According to ESPN, San Francisco is currently the favorite to win, but with Patrick Mahomes leading the Chiefs, you never know. Mahomes is now in his fourth Super…

by drewblunck  •  Feb 6, 2024
News

Winter weather causes reschedule of Winter Formal, students speak out on bad conditions

As the winter season starts to leave Iowa, the weather has still impacted our school events. Winter Formal, originally slated for Saturday, January 20th, found itself at the mercy of unfavorable road conditions, prompting a reschedule to Friday, February 9th. This decision moved because of safety concerns for young drivers…

by Logan Frink  •  Feb 6, 2024
Art

Snowstruck: Reflecting on cancellation of Waukee Starstruck

Waukee students and directors reflect on this year's StarStruck cancellation

by Noa Nyguard  •  Feb 5, 2024