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The Hunger Games: A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, and how it gives a whole new life to the original three books.

by emilyfredericks  •  Nov 21, 2023
Culture

Album Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s “Guts”

Oliva Rodrigo’s 2nd album, “GUTS,” came out on September 8, two years after the widespread release of “Sour,” which catapulted Rodrigo to fame. “GUTS” consists of 12 songs which is about 39:12 minutes of listening time. The overall vibe is a much more moody and rock-inspired album than her first…

by Noelia Neal  •  Nov 17, 2023
Culture

He Is Not Dead Yet! 

Monty Python star John Cleese comes to Vibrant Music Hall

by Noa Nyguard  •  Nov 17, 2023
Opinion

What to get loved ones for Christmas this year 

I find getting people Christmas gifts to be a somewhat difficult task, if you agree keep reading this article! Some of these things are even on my own Christmas list.

by Bayla Boyce  •  Nov 16, 2023
Features

A Celebration of Gratitude

As the anticipated Thanksgiving Day approaches, students share some of their all-time favorite memories and traditions.

by paxtonhouangvan  •  Nov 13, 2023
News

Fall Festivities

Temperatures are dropping by the day and green leaves are shifting into beautiful reds and oranges, which means only one thing—fall is approaching.

by malaksaad  •  Nov 2, 2023
Music

Everything you need to know about 1989 Taylor’s Version

Taylor Swift’s new rerecording of 1989 is coming out on October 27 and there are lots of details about the album to unravel.

by emilyfredericks  •  Oct 23, 2023
Culture

From Opening Books to Opening Computers

Diving deeper into learning digitally, or from a textbook. Which do you prefer?

by paxtonhouangvan  •  Oct 20, 2023
Art

Double Double Toil and Trouble!

Waukee Theatre Arts is putting on the cursed play Macbeth, but you may ask yourself, why is the show cursed?

by Noa Nyguard  •  Oct 12, 2023
Art

Lights, Camera, Strike!

On May 2nd, 2023, Writers went on strike until current times. Many writers were upset because they weren’t getting enough money, especially from streaming websites like Netflix. They also wanted to make sure that artificial intelligence wouldn’t replace them in writing. The strike began in May of 2023 when big…

by Sarah Medher  •  Oct 12, 2023