Stories by Laurel Richards
Paris Summer Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics will take place July 26-August 11, 2024, and will feature the world’s top athletes. Four new sports will be featured at the Paris Olympics which are skateboarding, surfing, breaking and sport climbing. 32 different sports will be featured at the games. Three sports that were featured…
The Downfall of Disney
Disney is not the same joyful company that it once was years ago. Their revenue is down, their streaming platform is failing and their new movies have not been successful. 2023 was one of the worst years ever for the Disney Franchise. Every movie produced during the year seemed to…
Snowglobe Des Moines Shakes Up Traditional Holiday Dining
Exile Brewing Company has transformed its restaurant into Snow Globe DSM, providing the ultimate winter dining experience. Snow Globe is a Christmas-themed bar and brunch experience from November 14th to January 7th in Des Moines. The restaurant is open six days a week, Tuesday through Sunday. The restaurant has lights,…
Women’s Sports on the Rise
During a time when live television is losing viewership, there is one area that is on the rise: women’s sports. Women’s sports have grown tremendously in the last few years, and their viewership is at an all-time high. Although women’s sports often don’t receive the same amount of attention as…
Waukee Chain Milkshake-off Review
While food chains across Waukee each have their own unique menus, milkshakes are a consistent staple that can be found at most. We visited five local ice cream locations to discover which one has the best milkshake in Waukee. Culvers: 6/10 Our first stop of the day was Culver’s. One…
Jeremiah vs. Conrad Proves a Hot Topic This Summer
One of the hottest debates on social media has taken over Northwest. Many students have read or watched, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” series, which has sparked the question, Jeremiah or Conrad Fisher? The series is based on a love triangle between Conrad, Jeremiah and Belly. The two boys are…
Tropical Smoothie King: The Better Smoothie Store
With the introduction of the Tropical Smoothie Cafe to Waukee, students at Northwest find themselves taking sides in the newest controversial debate. Smoothie King, or Tropical Smoothie? Many of the Northwest students are patiently awaiting the grand opening of the new Tropical Smoothie in Waukee. The opening date is still…
Valentine’s Day vs. Galentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a celebration on February 14th and it is a holiday dedicated to love. Valentine’s day originated from a Christian Feast day honoring a man named Valentine. Now, Valentine’s Day is a day full of romance, gift-giving, eating out, and simply being with loved ones. Sophomore Aubrey Schultz…
2022 Trend Recap
Many trends emerged in 2022, and the new year will bring even more trends for students at Northwest High School. 2022 brought many new and continued trends from 2021 into 2022. Fashion trends, forms of entertainment, apps, and even challenges emerged in 2022. One of the biggest trends of 2022…
Gas App Dangers
The Gas app is a popular social media platform app used by teens across the country that lately has gotten lots of criticism for its safety. Some Northwest students aren’t familiar with the app. “I’ve never heard of the app and never owned it before,” stated junior Avery Lewis. The…