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A Dying Industry
Morgan Eyanson-Renken, Editor • January 17, 2025

All around Des Moines, there are music venues that often go unheard of. Places such as XbkLive, Lefty’s and Noce Jazz Club are looked over, and without support they can not run...

One More Writer
One More Writer
Morgan Eyanson-Renken, Editor • January 7, 2025

Hi! I’m Morgan and I’m a senior. I’m a newspaper editor for the Orbit, and outside of school I love to play music, write, and teach others how to play percussion. I also...

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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
Image from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services page giving the statement of the end of civilian P.I.P.
The End of Parole In Place: The Takes of a Soldier and Student with Immigrant Parents
Zoe Marquez, Editor • January 30, 2025

As of Monday, January 20, Donald J. Trump returned to office as the United States President. In his short time back in office, a variety of executive orders have been instated,...

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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
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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,...

Literary Magazine Overview
Literary Magazine Overview
Zoe Marquez, Editor • October 31, 2023

After having the opportunity to go to the Iowa High School Press Association day at the University of Iowa, I was able to get the perspective...

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An image of the copy read by English 11 students at North Polk provided from the Salem Witch Museum website.
Book Review: “The Crucible”
Zoe Marquez, Editor • January 16, 2025
Photo compilation of various SitCom characters taken from Parade.
Situational Comedy Recommendations
Addy Happ, Editor • December 17, 2024
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
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