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The American Promise

Lucy Mayer, Staff Writer December 3, 2023

Picture this: it is your first day of school and you are nervous. Exceptionally nervous. You do not know anyone yet, and you are doing this all alone. Gathering your courage, you walk up to the front door...

Republicans are Justified to Have Their Own Opinions. But They’re Still a Disaster.

Republicans are Justified to Have Their Own Opinions. But They’re Still a Disaster.

Mari Minear October 31, 2023

There is a first time for everything. Kevin McCarthy definitely knows it. First person to not be elected Speaker of the House within one ballot in over a century. And more importantly, first Speaker...

Let’s Cover a Politician’s Fashion More

Mari Minear, Writer February 18, 2023

While clothing can be used to show someone’s personal style, politicians use their clothing for more than style. There’s symbolism and reasoning behind many outfits, ranging from George Santos’ sweater...

Is Stardew Valley Worth the Money?  

Ash Klann , Staff Writer December 20, 2022

I will admit I’ve never been a big video game person. Aside from playing Minecraft with my friends occasionally, I had never really enjoyed a video game on my own. Stardew Valley has changed that. I...

The Unspoken Truth About the Foster-Care System 

Jenny Nguyen , Staff Writer December 20, 2022

Conversations about the foster-care system are not normally brought up in our daily life. Although it is a sensitive topic, we must be aware of the damaging and ineffective system.   First, what is...

Billys Video Game Recommendations

Billy’s Video Game Recommendations

Billy Schafer  , Staff Writer October 2, 2022

   With modern technology and systems, there are many ways to play video games with your friends. Now, you can play with them online without needing another controller at home, so here are four great...

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The Emmys and a Black Woman’s Voice in America 

Sammie Garrity, Staff Writer October 1, 2022

   Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Emmy acceptance speech was a monumental point in history as Ralph became just the second Black woman to win an Emmy since 1987. She paralleled this monumental occasion by singing...

The Harsh Fact About the Overturning of Roe V. Wade 

The Harsh Fact About the Overturning of Roe V. Wade 

Jenny Nguyen, Staff Writer October 1, 2022

   We all lately heard a lot about the Supreme Court overturning of Roe v. Wade in late June, and how society is split into 2 major groups, pro-choice and pro-life. Roe v. Wade is known for allowing...

What the American Response to the Queen’s Death Can Tell Us About Our Culture and How it Values Democracy

Max Spencer, Writer September 30, 2022

If the American media insanity around Queen Elizabeth II’s death and the proceeding events has taught me anything, it’s that most Americans, at their cores, don’t value democracy.         ...

The Up-and-Coming Campaign Promise

Mari Minear, Writer September 30, 2022

   I’ll admit it: I’ve been watching a few political candidates this cycle. I like watching their social media posts from the campaign trail, what they would do for the people they may represent,...

Why You Should Watch The Marilyn Monroe Movie “Gentleman Prefer Blondes” 

Ash Klann, Writer September 30, 2022

   It’s hard to think of a more iconic phrase than “diamonds are a girl’s best friend”. You’ve heard it everywhere; Beyonce and Ariana Grande have done covers of the song. It’s repeated in...

Lola’s Skincare 101 

Lola Del Rio Chavez  September 30, 2022

   Skincare has always been a passion of mine; it has always been a source of joy and a constant companion throughout my life- both my Sephora purchases and countless products prove that. To anyone...

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