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Senior Hannah Connor represents the male student section leaders sitting during games while the women in the stands interact with athletes.

Girls In The Stands

Lucy Prescott and Ali Parkhurst March 26, 2024

Waterloo West High takes pride in their school spirit. Many students enjoy attending the games, meets and other events to support their peers. However, over the past year there has been a common issue...

Graphic created by Wahawk Insider Staff member, Kaylynn Crawford, showing an outline of a woman with the title What does it mean to be pretty.

What does it mean to be “Pretty”?

Kaylynn Crawford, Arts & Entertainment and Opinion Editor March 6, 2024

In the difficult and complex high school environment, the concept of beauty has students in a very strong grip. From societal norms to personal reflection, the perception of beauty influences much more...

Aaron Bushnell lights himself on fire to demonstrate what is happening to the people in Gaza.

Suicide for Genocide: Protest to Free Palestine

Ally Knight, Features and Multimedia Editor February 29, 2024

On Sunday, Feb. 25th, right outside of the Israeli embassy in Washington D.C. Aaron Bushnell, an Air Force member who worked in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance lit himself on fire to protest...

February: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

February: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Karma Goodson, Reporter February 27, 2024

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: One in every three teenagers will experience abusive behaviors in their relationships throughout their lifetime. Adolescents are dangerously susceptible,...

Album cover of Stick Season by Noah Kahan used through Fair Use.

REVIEW: Stick Season (Forever) Album

Reagan Westphal, Reporter February 21, 2024

On Oct. 14, 2022, folk-pop artist Noah Kahan released his third studio album. The album had 14 tracks, some of those tracks including a few of Kahan’s most popular songs like Stick Season and Northern...

An open letter for those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts. There is help out there for you. If you are experiencing a crisis, call 988, the suicide prevention hotline.

An open letter to those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Kaylynn Crawford, Reporter February 20, 2024

Dear reader,  I hope this letter finds you in a moment of peace, even if it's just a small glimmer among the darkness that surrounds you. I am writing to you with a heart full of nothing but empathy,...

Up and coming music that is set to be released this month. Graphic made by Lucy Prescott. Elements used from Spotify, Vogue and GRAMMY.com

New Music to Pay Attention to

Lucy Prescott, Reporter February 9, 2024

Music is ever evolving and changing as time goes on. It is a big part of culture and and influenced, touched and moved many. Friday is a very big day in the music industry, it is the day of the week where...

Should schools be arming teachers?

Should schools be arming teachers?

Ally Knight, Features and Multimedia Editor February 8, 2024

Two schools in northern Iowa have plans to make teachers and staff in their school armed during the day. This idea came to mind as the rate of school shootings has increased significantly in recent years.  The...

Underrated Vs Overrated Things

Underrated Vs Overrated Things

Fernanda Jimenez-Crudo, Reporter February 6, 2024

Many teenagers are picky about what's trendy and what's not, certain things that don't meet the expectations of what's cool to do. Just a quick disclaimer as we dive in, this article is satire, please...

Cover of My Year of Rest and Relaxation from the painting Portrait of a Young Woman in White by Jacques-Louis David.

REVIEW: My Year of Rest and Relaxation

Mallory Mills, Reporter February 5, 2024

I have seen this book all over TikTok and Instagram, and I finally caved in and decided to read it. "My Year of Rest and Relaxation" is a 304 page novel by up and coming novelist Ottessa Moshfegh. Following...

Album cover of american dream by 21 Savage used through Fair Use.

REVIEW: “american dream” Album

Reagan Westphal, Reporter February 5, 2024

On Jan. 12, 2024, music artist 21 Savage released an album titled “american dream”. The album features 15 songs; songs that feature collaborations with other well-known music artists such as Doja Cat,...

Graphic portraying the tweets sent out by various X accounts, Perry high school, and Perry shooter, Dylan Butler.

Let’s Talk About Perry

Ali Parkhurst and Kaylynn Crawford January 30, 2024

Here’s What Happened.  On Thursday, Jan. 4, 17 year old Dylan Butler opened fire in the cafeteria of Perry High School just after 7:30 am.  According to PBS News, Butler was armed with a pump-action...

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