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All About the TikTok Ban
How WHS students are coping with the devastating news.
Trends & Consumerism
Excessive buying can be bad for both your bank account and the environment
The Best Gifts to Give
Finding the perfect gift for a teenager can feel challenging, but certain trendy and timeless items are sure to delight. A tote bag from Michael Kors is a stylish and functional option. These bags combine modern design with practicality, making them perfect for carrying school supplies, personal items, or essentials…
Happy New Year’s!
Do students at Waukee High School set resolutions?
Holiday Traditions
The holiday season is a time when people all over the world come together to celebrate, reflect, and spend time with loved ones. From vacations to special family rituals, each person’s holiday traditions are unique and meaningful. In this article, we’ll explore the holiday customs of three individuals– Florie Liu,…
Reviewing the Starbucks Holiday Menu
A fun review of some new and some old holiday menu items at Starbucks for 2024.
Wicked, Worth the Wait?
After years of anticipation the movie musical adaptation of “Wicked Part One” has been released. Unfortunately, fans will have to wait another year for part two to be released in fall 2025. Usually, I find it hard to sit through movies, especially when I’m not allowed to go on my…
How Early is Too Early for Christmas?
As soon as it turned November 1st Mariah Carey unfrosted and unfortunately for me, my For You Page (FYP) on all social media platforms became flooded with Christmas-related posts. It’s only November though, when did the Christmas season start in November? I was always the type of person who thought…
Crumbl Cookies Controversy
Are the social media famous Crumbl cookies truly worth the hype? Crumbl first opened in West Des Moines in 2023 but became TikTok famous in 2024 because of all of the video reviews. Crumbl sells over a million cookies a day, and makesover a billion dollars in annual…
A Growing Crisis
The 2024-2025 school year is now in session for every kid in America. Since August 6th there have been 46 school shootings this school year. Gun control has been an issue for over a decade now. Each year the number of school shootings has increased with the highest number so…