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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…

by Laurel Richards  •  Sep 24, 2023
Culture

Barbie Movie Finds Popularity at Northwest

On the 21st of July, the movie “Barbie” premiered in theaters worldwide, allowing audiences to watch the film. This production marked the inception of burgeoning cinematic franchises based on the complaint’s toys.  The movie “Barbie” has had a significant influence on cinematic works that explore the domain of plastic, as…

by Aunya Van Zetten  •  Sep 24, 2023
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Photo Story: Waukee Northwest Football Wins Homecoming Game

The Northwest High School football team finished their homecoming game with a tremendous win against the Waterloo Wahawks, winning 64-0 on Friday, September 23.

by Jack Andersen  •  Sep 23, 2023
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Waukee Northwest vs. Waukee Football Photo Recap

What a night! With a packed Den, the Northwest High School Football team was able to secure a 20-17 win over their crosstown rivals. The Wolves scored 13 unanswered in the fourth quarter to earn the victory over the #5 ranked Warriors. Select an image to download and view it.

by Jack Andersen  •  Sep 5, 2023
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Northwest’s Biggest Game of the Year: Waukee vs. Northwest Football Preview

For the first time in school history, the Waukee Warriors and the Northwest Wolves will play under the Friday night lights to decide once and for all who runs Waukee. The parents, students, and most importantly the players have all been anxiously waiting for this one game since the schools…

by Brayden Strobel  •  Sep 2, 2023
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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…

by Laurel Richards  •  Aug 14, 2023
Culture

International Night

Northwest’s International Club will be hosting its annual International Night on May 12th from 5:30 to 8:00 in the Northwest Commons. The event will center around student-run booths representing different cultures. Students can run a booth from their own culture or one they are interested in. These booths will offer…

by Tyler Pittman  •  May 4, 2023
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IHSPA Award Winning Articles

Click the links below to view our award winning articles, designs, photos, and more! These artifacts were selected from over 1,300 entries around the state. All entries except for Photographer of The Year and Journalist of The Year were selected from entries in our class. Hawkeye Photographer of The Year…

by Payton Strobel  •  May 2, 2023
Culture

Northwest’s Next Race: A Leader For Us All

Northwest Juniors and Seniors have Student Body President elections on Wednesday, April 19th. I sat down to talk with the two candidates, Caleb Briggs and Finley Habgood to hear what they had to say about the upcoming election. Caleb Briggs is a member of swim team, show choir, cross country,…

by Jack Andersen  •  Apr 18, 2023
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Six Deaths in Nashville School Shooting

On Monday, March 26, 2023, at 10:10 am, a Christian Private school in Tennesee was attacked by a live shooter. Evelyn Dieckhaus, 9, Hallie Scruggs, 9, William Kinney, 9, Katherine Koonce, 60, Cynthia Peak, 61, and Mike Hill, 61, all went to Nashville’s Covenant School that day expecting to come…

by Ava Flores  •  Apr 11, 2023