Stories by Ariana Aponte

Culture

LinkedIn: Professional Networking

LinkedIn is a social media platform for current and aspiring professionals to connect online outside of the workplace. Developing your LinkedIn profile is necessary to expand your professional network. Many employers either find you through your LinkedIn profile or check your LinkedIn profile during the application process. Highlighting your awards,…

by Ariana Aponte  •  Apr 12, 2022
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Staff Shortages At The Hub

The Hub, the lunchroom located in Waukee’s Innovation Learning Center, is frequently closed due to Covid-19 and staff shortages leaving some students looking for other lunch options. The Hub, the lunchroom located in Waukee’s Innovation Learning Center, is frequently closed due to Covid-19 and staff shortages leaving some students looking…

by Ariana Aponte  •  Feb 1, 2022
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Des Moines Public Schools Calendar: Longer School Breaks

Des Moines Public Schools’ new 2022-2023 academic calendar proposes longer and more frequent breaks along with more given holidays. Des Moines Public Schools’ new 2022-2023 academic calendar proposes longer and more frequent breaks along with more given holidays. These changes will stretch the school year until early June. These proposed…

by Ariana Aponte  •  Dec 17, 2021
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School Troubles

With just a few weeks under Northwest High School’s belt, students have already discovered several problems that have arisen, ranging from traffic to the sound of the dismissal bell. As suspected, things at Northwest High School wouldn’t run smoothly in the first weeks. Many students have pointed out the various…

by Ariana Aponte  •  Dec 1, 2021