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The most wonderful time of year! And it’s not Christmas…

Spring break is said to be one of the most favorable times of the year! It is the second longest break during the school year and the most traveled. Living in Iowa, everyone is trying to escape from the cold and into the warm tropical weather. Nothing beats lying on…

by anjelenacarder  •  Mar 28, 2024
Review

In Pachinko, Min Jin Lee intertwines the personal and political.

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee is an intimate and poignant ode to all the sacrifices immigrants make to find their place in a xenophobic world.

by Madison Thompson  •  Mar 21, 2024
Culture

Inspire Inclusion: Celebrating International Women’s Day

  March 8th, International Women’s Day, is a day when women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements are acknowledged and celebrated. Women have come a long way from times when they had little to no rights. Nowadays, thanks to all their hard work on the way to achieve this, women are…

by Ayla Taghiyeva  •  Mar 8, 2024
Gaming

WHS eSports Keeps Up the Energy in Spring Season

After getting 3rd place in the winter season, what will eSports look like in the spring?

by Dan Murlaga  •  Mar 7, 2024
Culture

History and Traditions of Saint Patrick’s Day

From the small start of the holiday to the worldwide takeover.

by emilyfredericks  •  Mar 7, 2024
Features

Volcano Girls: A Career Deep Dive into Veruca Salt

For over thirty years, Veruca Salt has remained the indie scene's best-kept secret. However, their influence on women in rock is extensive, and a career retrospective on this grungy girl group is long overdue.

by Madison Thompson  •  Mar 5, 2024
Features

A Friend from Afar

Alya Taghiyeva, an Azerbaijani student, is studying abroad after completing her studies back home.

by Taylor Thornton  •  Mar 5, 2024
Opinion

Opinion: An Nonbinary Teen is Dead. Their Home State Is to Blame.

Oklahoma legislature continues to push forth legislation that normalizes hatred of an already marginalized community.

by Jace Porter  •  Mar 5, 2024
Music

Moving On: The Picking of a New Band Teacher

Students assist in interview process

by Lily Enano  •  Mar 5, 2024
Music

New Sheriff in Town: Beyonce’s Entry Into Country Music

At this past Super Bowl, Beyoncé debuted 2 new singles called, “Texas Hold ’em” and “16 carriages” from her new album “Act II”, which is the second part of her 3-part “Renaissance” project coming out March 29th. This song made Beyoncé the first black woman to lead the Billboard Hot…

by Bayla Boyce  •  Mar 1, 2024