Tensions in Ukraine are heating up: What can we do?

Jackson Haugen, Reporter

April 7, 2022 • No Comments

          Over the last 30 years, living in Ukraine has been difficult to say the least. Since their disassociation from the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia has constantly...

J-term allows students to explore their interests.

Olivia Brimeyer, Reporter

April 5, 2022 • No Comments

The 2022-23 school year will bring many changes, one of which is the new January term or J-term. J-term offers a lot of exciting opportunities for students to pursue their passions. “J-term allows our students to really experience, whether it be an internship or a job shadow for two weeks straight, being able to be immersed in that environment or maybe exploring a...

High child obesity rates cause the end of bake sales

Lilah Takes, reporter

April 12, 2022 • No Comments

The Social Justice Club’s popular donut sale on Wednesday mornings, to help raise money for Afghan refugees in Iowa, was shut down due to state health guidelines. Similarly, the new Wahlert coffee shop, Grounded, has received strict dietary restrictions for the drinks it can serve.  The new Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Chistin Smith, said, “I love the...

Wahlert Creative Writing Club brings the feels

Collette Kitchen, Reporter

April 5, 2022 • No Comments

“Poetry is what happens when your mind stops working, and for a moment, all you do is feel.”- Atticus Wahlerts Creative Writing Club presents the “feel” with fun writing activities that help students express themselves in a creative way. Alyssa Kirby, ‘23, and Megan Hefel, ‘23, bring the entertainment as the presidents of Creative Writing Club. An example...

Life in the fast lane

Taylor Borgerding, Reporter

April 5, 2022 • No Comments

Swimmers step up, take your mark… BEEP! The race has begun.  For Aiden Yaklich ‘22, and Kyle Powers ‘25, their hard work has paid off as they have swum their way to Nationals.  From early morning practices to lifting every day, the two have put in the work to make it to North Carolina where Aiden will compete in the 50 Free and 200 Free Relay and...

Sweet 16: The second wave begins

Michael Spahn, Reporter

March 25, 2022 • No Comments

After a thrilling slate of games yesterday, the Sweet sixteen continues with four more games.  St. Peters vs. Purdue The Cinderella story. There's always one team that...

Life in the fast lane

Taylor Borgerding, Reporter

April 5, 2022 • No Comments

Swimmers step up, take your mark… BEEP! The race has begun.  For Aiden Yaklich ‘22, and Kyle Powers ‘25, their hard work has paid off as they have swum their way to Nationals.  From early morning practices to lifting every day, the two have put in the work to make it to North Carolina where Aiden will compete in the 50 Free and 200 Free Relay and...

Gone but not forgotten

Grace Stelpflug, Reporter

March 7, 2022 • No Comments

Wahlert has many traditions that help give a sense of comfort and belonging to students and faculty. Traditions can shape and bring joy to many, but what about the traditions...