Stories by Sophie Thomsen
Classic Holiday Cookie Review
The Holiday season is quickly happening and there are quite a few aspects of the season that Americans nationwide look forward to every year. Whether it be getting out of school for a few weeks or getting to spend time with family, there are many different parts of this time…
Teacher of The Year – Señora Mena-Davis
Melina Mena-Davis is a Spanish teacher at Northwest High School and Iowa World Language Association’s ‘Educator Of The Year.’ This is quite an achievement, considering she’s only been in the district for two years. The main purpose of the Educator Of The Year award is to recognize and acknowledge excellent…
Halloween Candy Ranking
The Halloween holiday is approaching quickly, and along with the haunted houses, costumes and pumpkin patches, there is decadent Halloween candy that we crave each year. Some candies overwhelm your taste buds with rich chocolate and others with a sweet, fruity flavor. With hundreds of candies to choose from, it’s…
Starbucks Seasonal Treats
On August 30, 2022, Starbucks Coffee came out with its infamous annual pumpkin spice latte in stores nationwide. Along with the popular beverage, the coffee giant also came out with a few other seasonal treats such as the Pumpkin Scone, the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin, Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, and…