The battle is over
Nichole Thomas, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2020
After 7 months of court battles, President Donald Trump has been acquitted of all charges made against him in the impeachment trial. The two charges included the following: abuse of power and obstructing Congress. There was one Republican Senator who voted against Trump, Senator Mitt Romney. This ...
Trump Pushes Unity in First State of the Union Address
Sophia Belshe, Editor-in-Chief, Opinion Editor
February 1, 2018
Last night, Republican President Donald Trump gave his first State of the Union address last night, focusing on unity and emphasizing successes from his first year as president. “Tonight, I call upon all of us to set aside our differences, to seek out common ground and to summon the unity we need...
Making Your Voice Heard In High School
Lily Wagner, News Editor
October 30, 2017
Sometimes, as a high school student, I feel voiceless. Not being taken seriously because of my age. Not having the right to vote on issues that will affect my future. Not having an accessible platform to bring attention to problems I want to fix. An issue I care strongly about is the status...
Growing up in the Obama Presidency
Addie Soyski, Staff Writer
February 14, 2017
Like many high schoolers, Barack Obama has been president for most of my life. Inclusion and high environmental standards were a staple of his presidency. His terms were also marked by healthcare and Wall Street reforms, a nuclear peace agreement with Iran, and the rescuing of the auto industry. His...
The Great Debate
Sophia Belshe, Ads Editor
October 7, 2015
Last Thursday’s debate between the Young Democratic Socialists of Eastern Kansas (YDS) and the Young Republicans (YR) covered an array of topics ranging from immigration to education. Each team was allowed a five person panel, three minutes to answer each question and one minute for a rebuttal. ...