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Image of the headdress of Moctezuma, an emperor of the Aztec Empire in Mexico, residing in Vienna, Austria. The Mexican government has continued to ask for the Weltmuseum (World Museum) of Vienna, Austria to give back the  headdress, but it has remained in the museum due to its fragility for travel.  Image from Atlas Oscura.
Continued Colonization?
Zoe Marquez, Editor • January 6, 2025

Art has been the source of education, entertainment, history and overall culture for centuries beyond one's comprehension. With this, one would think that art would be a source...

Image of holiday season shoppers taken from the Pentucket Profile.
The Monetization of Religion: How Your Holiday Home Decor is Overconsumption
Addy Happ, Editor • November 15, 2024

As the holiday season draws near, shelves are flooded with red and green decor, plastic Christmas trees, advent calendars and more. It becomes a rare occurrence when a person stops...

Perry Band Olympics
Zoe Marquez, Editor • February 7, 2024
Image from the Clear Space Theatre Website.
Oh the Places You’ll Go
Zoe Marquez, Editor • November 2, 2023
The marching band along with a color guard member performing during a home halftime show. Picture from the North Polk Flickr page.
Marching Comets
Zoe Marquez, Editor • October 6, 2023
Photo compilation of various SitCom characters taken from Parade.
Situational Comedy Recommendations
Addy Happ, Editor • December 17, 2024
Album cover for “The Stranger,” the album on which “Vienna” was released on; image from the Billy Joel Official Website.
“Vienna” Truly Does Wait For You
Zoe Marquez, Editor • November 22, 2024
Being a Woman In the Army
November 15, 2024
Mitchell and her family on her baby shower.
Teen Pregnancy: Discussing the stigma presented against teen moms with a teen mom
Zoe Marquez, Editor • December 11, 2024

“It’s hard to walk in the halls and know that people are looking at me in a very categorized negative way- almost as if saying ‘you’re such a whore,’” stated 17-year-old...

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Photo of Dillinger wearing her Augustana basketball uniform.
The Next Level: Advice from a Future Collegiate Athlete
Addy Happ, Editor • December 6, 2024
Image of Bryce Burke from the North Polk Flickr depicting the traditional bleached hairdo for state.
Bleach Blonde Bonding
Zoe Marquez, Editor • November 19, 2024
Image from the St. Petersburg College News.
2024 FAFSA Aid
Zoe Marquez, Editor • December 6, 2024

The Free Application for Student Aid, more commonly referred to as FAFSA, was opened on the first day of December by the Federal Student Aid office, and while being an overall...

What is the Most Beneficial School-Day Schedule?
Lauren Feldmann, Jillian Halupnick, and Alex Mohlke May 28, 2024

Eight-Class Schedule by Lauren Feldmann North Polk uses an eight-class schedule with each class being around 45 minutes long and a four-minute passing period. Like North Polk,...

Photo taken from Resilient Educator.
“Standardized Stinks”
Addy Happ, Editor • May 10, 2024

With the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress taking place next week, it is important to emphasize that standardized testing does not measure one's intellectual ability...

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Pictures compiled by Zoe Marquez through Tik Tok videos by "alexagirl29" and "jordan.paige.s"
North Polk Starts a Book Club
Zoe Marquez, Editor • March 5, 2024
Christmas tree in the commons where one can donate gifts for Blank Children's Hospital.
‘Tis The Season
Zoe Marquez, Editor • December 11, 2023
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