Literary censorship is a hot-button topic that has swirled around the American public for decades; This is a debate that appears to only become more heated with time, as novels like The Abso...
As guests mingle amongst themselves, captivating conversations drift around the newly furnished rooms of the Waukee Innovation & Learning Center. People seem to fill up ...
For years, a notable gender gap existed in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) fields. A Yale study published in 2012 showed that about 20% of physics Ph.D’s...
The African elephant population has decreased by 30% from 2007 to 2014, according to a survey conducted by The Great Elephant Census. There are less than 350,000 African elephants...
Elizabeth Warren Silenced on the Senate Floor
Controversy floods newspapers and the World Wide Web, striking what seems to be constant disagreement between groups. Another matter gets added to the list of issues haunting ...
Waukee has seen incredible growth in just the past few years, with 5,180 people in 2000, and 17,705 people in 2015. This brings new houses, businesses, and schools popping...
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With many organizations and individuals arguing that gender is defined by genitalia, those who do not identify with the gender binary feel out of place and largely unacce...
Devon “Make a lot of friends and get a pet.” Morgan- “Get a good job.” Ava “Help other people if they miss their family while they are a...
The smell of saltwater fills the air around Waukee senior Holden Sinnard as he lays on the beach, listening to the crashing of the waves. Sinnard fell in love with the ocean the...
With the pressure of a fabric strap against the neck, a photographer holds the camera up to the eye and searches for the desired photo. The photographer snaps the shutter wi...
After placing a briefcase beside an unfamiliar desk and writing their name on the whiteboard, substitute teachers repeatedly greet classrooms of new faces. Their job is vita...
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Waukee Athletics have dominated on the track for years, and this 2017 season looks to be making another strong start. Track and Field is a sport which includes athletic c...
Waukee High School has over 2,000 students from 9th through 12th grade all of whom have the opportunity to participate in the sports available at the school. This creates a v...
From walking out on the court of a regular season game with a few hundred eyes watching, to the state tournament with thousands of eyes watching each player's every move. The W...
Waukee Cheer: Season in Review
For nine months, 265 days, and countless hours, the Waukee Competitive Cheer Team poured every ounce of dedication and commitment they had into training to be one of the top cheer squads in the nation....
The Waukee volleyball team has experienced years of success and growth under varsity head coach Steven Baas. During his time at the school he lead the team to many victor...
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North Korea: World Threat or Paper Tiger?
Ethan Adato, Reporter
In the 1960s, at the height of the Cold War, both the Soviets and the USA pushed to the brink of nucl...
May 11, 2017
Unfilmable: The Forgotten Controversies of Hollywood’s Brightest Stars
Cameron Wolff, Reporter
February 26th, 2017: Hollywood’s most prominent night will air to millions of televisions across Ame...
February 15, 2017
10 Things Turning 10 in 2017
Grace Culbertson, Reporter
The Smartphone was Born One of the most well-known products of 2007 is undoubtedly the iPhone. While the technology looked nowhere near to how it does...
January 23, 2017
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Cameron Wolff’s Top Ten Movies of 2016
Cameron Wolff, Reporter
With the tumultuous events in the United States, from a divisive presidential election to issues of gun violence and discrimination, this year presented a challenge to Americ...
January 8, 2017
Star Wars: Rogue One Movie Review
Ethan Adato, Reporter
Rogue One is the newest Star Wars movie to keep the growing legions of Star Wars fans happy. The movie takes place before Episode IV and after Episode III. Although it is not...
December 20, 2016
Manchester by the Sea Review
Cameron Wolff, Reporter
Halfway through Manchester by the Sea, I knew a perfect film unfolded before my eyes. Then, writer-director Kenneth Lonergan unveiled an unexpected revelation to the au...
December 20, 2016
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Damion and Andrew Play with Pets!
Andrew Tobey and Damion Wallace
December 20, 2016
Averi Baudler Talks with Sheldon Fox
December 12, 2016
Thanksgiving Go-To Recipes with Powell Hauber
November 16, 2016
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Damion and Andrew Play with Pets!
December 20, 2016
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