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Northwest’s New Bathroom Policy
The administration of Northwest High School has a new bathroom policy for the beginning of the school year. Last year’s bathroom policy let teachers make and have it be whatever. But this year the administrative offices and principals of the school have decided on one for the whole school. The…
The Path to Victory: Softball/Baseball Season Recap
The Waukee Northwest softball and baseball teams proved in their first season that they are a program to be reckoned with. Both teams qualified for state, and the softball team came out with a championship. The baseball team finished with a record of 27-13 and the softball team finished with…
A Look Back on Serena Williams’ Legacy
Serena Williams is a 23-time Grand Slam champion that completely transformed women’s tennis forever with her dynamic style of play and dauntless personality. As of September 2nd, 2022, Williams recently competed in her last match and retired at the age of 40. Serena Williams and her sister, Venus Williams were…
Safety in the Northwest Parking Lots
This year at Northwest High School, students have been driving unsafely in the junior and senior parking lots. There have also been numerous car crashes, despite school only being four weeks in. The accidents have occurred before and after school, in the parking lots and on roads just outside of…
Finley Habgood Breaks School Record
Finley Habgood breaks the Northwest cross-country 5k record on September 1st at the 54th Ames Kirk Schmaltz XC Invite. Habgood became the first Northwest female cross-country runner to run a 5k in under 20 minutes, with a 19:59.8. She is a junior and has been doing cross-country since her freshman…
Cy-Hawk Game Recap
After seven years and one of the ugliest games of the season so far, the Cy-Hawk trophy returns to Ames after a game filled with turnovers and punts.
The Death of a Monarch
On September 8th, 2022, around 12:30 PM CST, the news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death broke out around the world and found its way into the halls of Northwest High School. Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96. Her cause of death has not been disclosed, but her…
Iowa Bleeds Black and Gold, or Does It?
Saturday, September 10th in Iowa City marks the 68th meeting of the Iowa State Cyclones and Iowa Hawkeyes rivalry football game. Iowa has dominated the series, having a 46-22 record against Iowa State, and recently Iowa has won 6 games in a row. Iowa State looks to change the streak…
Northwest Activities Leadership Council
The Activities Leadership Council at Northwest High School meets after each early-out Wednesday and is comprised of 16 members; it is led by Activities Director, Mr. Duea. Mr. Duea created the council in January of 2022 to incorporate students’ voices in activity decisions. Mr. Duea stated, “When you are starting…
Heartstopper Review
Netflix’s Heartstopper, redefined T.V. show adaptations when the first season became streamable on Friday, April 22, 2022. There are many aspects to this show that make it amazing. One of the most important aspects to viewers is the relatability of the show. From the anxiety that the characters face to…