Coronavirus and Pollution
Taryn Neal, Reporter
May 19, 2020
The Coronavirus has certainly made a mark in history, causing panic and changes worldwide that have not been seen in recent times. Stores have closed, streets are quiet, and factories have shut down. It is certainly different than usual for our everyday lives, but how have these changes affected the...
Tornado Season
Grace Kayko, Reporter
May 13, 2020
Spring of 2020 has been like no other. Schools have shut down, businesses have closed, sporting events have been cancelled, and everyone has been issued to stay indoors with only their families, all due to the recently discovered coronavirus. The outbreak has caused fear, chaos, and uncertainty all over...
Rick May, Passing of a Gaming Legend
Spencer Wiese, Reporter
May 12, 2020
Rick May was the voice of many iconic characters. The most iconic voices being Peppy Hare and Andross from Star Fox 64 and the Soldier from Team Fortress 2. You may recognize some of these lines. “Do a barrel roll!” and "You were good son, real good; maybe even the best." Unfortunately, Rick ...
Local Small Businesses Adapting
Camden Habgood, Reporter
May 5, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has seemingly turned the world upside down. With the increasing safety guidelines, procedures, and measures taken to protect the community, small businesses are taking the fall. Many businesses have shifted their focus to contact-free takeout, curbside service, or delivery. And...
Stay-At-Home Protests
Stephanie Diaz, Reporter
April 30, 2020
The First Amendment declares, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”...
Power To the Youth
Hailey Oswald, Reporter
February 24, 2020
For years, our nation spent time wondering: if young people had the chance, would they vote? It was 1970 and Nixon had finally passed a bill giving 18-year-olds the right to do so. While it was hardly obvious in 1970 that young people would take the chance, the same may not hold true today. The youth...
Who is #Yang2020?
Serenity Lo, Reporter
February 12, 2020
“Politics is not a game but a serious business.” - Winston Churchill It is 2020, a new decade with new and exciting things. 2020 also means that the time has come to vote for the next president of the United States. It is an important decision to be made by the Americans, especially by the yo...
Iowa Caucus Debacle
Camden Habgood, Reporter
February 7, 2020
The highly anticipated caucuses began Monday night in Iowa, starting the true campaign trail for presidential candidates. For many candidates, Iowa is a determining factor in their decision to stay in the race and whether the candidates have enough popularity to win the vote. The caucuses have been in...
Kobe Bryant Killed in Helicopter Crash
Camryn Ward, Reporter
February 4, 2020
A tragedy that has rocked the world of sports and deeply affected millions across the globe: the death of Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others, including the pilot of his popular helicopter that he used to avoid LA traffic. Bryant was a mentor and a role model for millions o...
Remembering the Tragedy 75 Years Later
Stephanie Diaz, Reporterd
January 27, 2020
'Arbeit Macht Frei,' or 'Work Makes You Free,' is the phrase millions of innocent lives read before entering the world's largest death camp. After the beginning of World War II, Adolf Hitler, leader of the Nazi party, applied a policy that came to be known as the 'Final Solution.' The Final Solution was ...
Trump Impeachment Allegations
Taryn Neal, Reporter
January 15, 2020
If anyone has seen or read the news lately, they have probably seen a specific topic circling. This topic is Donald Trump’s impeachment allegations. Many people have wanted to get Donald Trump out of office, but why and how? First, let’s start with what impeachment means. According t...
Record-Breaking Holiday Sales
Alexandra Moon, Reporter
January 6, 2020
The biggest season of the year for merchants has come to an end. This year’s holiday shopping frenzy resulted in record-setting sales and new trends that took off like wildfire. Early retailing, as well as continuous shopping deals and events, has established a longer more progressive holiday shoppi...
The Coronavirus has certainly made a mark in history, causing panic and changes worldwide that have not been seen in recent times. Stores have closed, streets are quiet, and...