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Teachers opinions on the A+
Many teachers at Northwest High School dislike the A+ when grading, because of the ways it is misused and causes immense stress for students. The grading system at Northwest is fairly unique because the majority of local schools either do not have a GPA boost from the A+ or do…
Best Noodle Places In The Metro
Various restaurants in the area serve noodles. To find out where the best noodles are, we [Aubriella Snyder and Gracie Hutchins] went and tried many different recommended restaurants. Of course, we only covered some of them, but there are many places that are just as great as the ones we…
“GUTS” Album Review
2023 had been called the “year of the Barbie,” and for good reason. Since Barbie’s July release, popular culture has been dominated by Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and TikTok girlhood montages. Perhaps the movie’s cultural significance is due to its fresh take on female power. Barbie’s struggle with constricting ideals of…
Best Rom-com for this Valentines Season
Every year when February rolls around the debate of what is the best Valentine’s Day movie fires up. How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days At the top of the list is the well-known movie How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days. Andie Anderson (Kate Hudson) a magazine…
America’s Favorite Cookies, Ranked
Girl Scouts have been selling their cookies for as long as many of us can remember. There are over ten types of cookies, but which one seems to sell the best? A survey sent to students at Northwest High School revealed that the majority’s top choices were Caramel deLites, and…
Deliciously Great Movie Released Mid-December
On December 15, 2023, the long awaited Wonka movie came out, starring Timothée Chalamet, Hugh Grant, Calah Lane and more. The musical, following well-loved Willy Wonka and his chocolatier upbringing has captivated audiences and has gained a lot of popularity since its release. Following its release in late 2023, Wonka…
Everbowl Review
In June 2023, Acai Bowl Franchise opened Everbowl at the first location in West Des Moines, Iowa, which has been filled with Northwest High School students ever since. Acai bowls contain an incredible amount of superfoods and nutrients from the fresh fruits and acai bases. The menu includes a wide…
Crumbl vs. Insomnia
Since Crumbl Cookies was founded, many have been debating where to get the best cookies, creating tough competition for its counterpart, Insomnia Cookies. Sophomore Luci Larner stated, “I think the [Insomnia] chocolate chip cookies are a lot gooier, and I like the way that it tastes more.” She also mentioned…
Best Winter Date Spots
During winter, many couples at Northwest have trouble coming up with fun date ideas because there seems to be little to do during the colder months. Amusement parks are closed, lakes have iced over and ice cream dates run the risk of frostbite. Claire Freeman, a freshman, explained why she…