Isabella Tisdale, Features and Visuals editor
• October 27, 2022
Every other November, Iowans walk into the voting booths and have the power to change the trajectory of the future. But when voters turn to the back of the ballot this year, they will see the new proposed...
Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
• October 14, 2022
Why is it that students K-12 are expected to spend a minimum of $270 a year on lunch? These children whose ages range from 5-18 spend upwards of seven hours at school consistently cramming their heads...
Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor
• October 11, 2022
During the era of slavery in America, slaves fled to free states through a series of safe houses opening their doors to those seeking freedom, this intricate system was referred to as the underground railroad....
Being a teenager in the 2020s is one of the most convenient times to discover fashion ideas. It's easy to find inspiration on apps such as Pinterest, Instagram and TikTok, with algorithms constantly adjusting...
Editorial Disclaimer: This is an editorial. While based on facts, its purpose is to share conclusions and opinions derived by the WSS Editorial Board.
In recent years, the ICCSD has moved closer to...
Ding! After the last bell of the day rings, the countdown starts. Five minutes on the clock. You grab your bag and rush out the door, weaving through a crowd of students and rushing down the stairs. Well,...
America is currently suffering from two notable epidemics. COVID-19 may have put the world on hold and forced us to face some repercussions, but we managed to come together as a community and pulled...
Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
• September 26, 2022
In a day and age where social media relies almost entirely on targeting demographics with specific aesthetic preferences, we find certain subcultures revolving around ideologies that can be incredibly...
Nationally, 1 in 5 LGBTQ students are taught positive representations of LGBTQ people, history or current events at their school, according to GLSEN’s 2019 National School Climate Survey. This number...
Seeing them at school walking through the hallway brings a nauseating blur of panic. Your heart races, your ears ring and your hands shake. You anxiously sweat and want to crawl out of your skin. Nothing...
Thrifting has become a national sensation. Cheap, fashionable clothes in fun vintage styles feel like a steal for shoppers of all demographics. Popular thrift stores such as Goodwill are expanding and...
