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Denim Day: Solidarity Through Clothing
Zoe Marquez, Editor • April 29, 2025

In 1992, an 18-year-old teen was assaulted by her 45-year-old driving instructor. Years later, in 1999 the Italian Supreme Court overturned the rape conviction, stating that because...

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Big Creek Introduces Read To Them Foundation
Morgan Eyanson-Renken, Editor • April 8, 2025

Big Creek Elementary introduced the “Read to Them” foundation to its program beginning on March 24, with the motto, “One School, One Book.” For three weeks, North Polk...

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One Stoplight Town
One Stoplight Town
Morgan Eyanson-Renken, Editor • April 18, 2025
Perry Band Olympics
Zoe Marquez, Editor • February 7, 2024
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Oh the Places You’ll Go
Zoe Marquez, Editor • November 2, 2023
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Spring-ing Into Action: A Look Into the 2025 Spring Sports Season
Zoe Marquez, Editor • April 17, 2025

As students begin to bring out their different variations of running shoes, cleats and sprinting spikes, the North Polk community prepares for the starting 2024-2025 Spring...

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Is DEI Done?
February 26, 2025
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The Next Level: Advice from a Future Collegiate Athlete
Addy Happ, Editor • December 6, 2024
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Bleach Blonde Bonding
Zoe Marquez, Editor • November 19, 2024
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Why Representation Matters
Zoe Marquez, Editor • May 8, 2025

In her last year teaching at North Polk High School, Tia Stubbs starts her day with her last period of the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Women’s Writers Course.  The...

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Freshman Hayden Ocheltree Takes on the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa
Zoe Marquez, Editor • April 21, 2025

On March 27-28, 10 students from North Polk High School participated in the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa- an annual event organized to display high school projects...

Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Sylvia Dresen, 12th Grade • March 12, 2025

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The Whole Point
Morgan Eyanson-Renken, Editor • May 1, 2025
Book Review: The Song of Achilles
Book Review: The Song of Achilles
Morgan Eyanson-Renken, Editor • April 10, 2025
Social Media Society
March 7, 2025
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Press Start: New Esports Team at North Polk High School
Zoe Marquez, Editor • March 7, 2025
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