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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
Features

Keeping up with the Israel-Hamas War

Update: Israel Takes Action in Rafah May 8, 2024: On Tuesday, May 7, the border crossing of Rafah was seized by Israeli troops. This occurred after Hamas accepted the Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal, which would have Hamas gradually release hostages while Israel would withdraw its troops, according to PBS. AP News shared more…

by Fatimah Williamson  •  Feb 5, 2024
Gaming

Dead Plate: Take on Indie Horror Using RPG

The game ‘Dead Plate’ was released not long ago on November 6th of 2023. Only 2 months ago. When YouTubers I know saw this game it piqued their interest such as ‘Jay From the Kubz Scouts’ and ‘LaurenZside.’ They are both big YouTubers and sometimes showing from being influencers it…

by Peyton LeBlanc  •  Feb 2, 2024
Culture

Our Ugg-ly Infatuation with the Iconic Boots

Despite the Expense, Waukee Students Collect the Versatile Footwear

by anjelenacarder  •  Jan 31, 2024
News

Israel-Hamas War: Students connected to conflict speak out

Waukee HS students give their personal insights into the Israel-Hamas War and share solutions they believe in.

by Fatimah Williamson  •  Jan 31, 2024
Culture

Did ‘Barbie’ Get Snubbed by Oscars?

Movie's Star and Director Overlooked by Academy

by Bayla Boyce  •  Jan 31, 2024