Jews only make up 2.4% of the American adult population. However, it seems that every election year, without fail, politicians are fighting for the Jewish vote. Maybe it’s because of the large Jewish...

As the votes roll in across Georgia, the margin is too close to call between Trump and Harris on election night. At time of publication, 93% of votes have been counted and former President Donald Trump...

On Nov. 5, the results of the 2024 election began rolling into news stations across the country. Americans watched Donald Trump inch closer to 270 electoral votes each time they refreshed their favorite...

Red, Blue, a lot to Do Host, CJ Boxhill and Legend yearbook Editor-in-Chief Ava Flores, interview Georgia District Three US Congress Candidate Maura Keller. Background Music Credit: @sncgotthatheat Editor’s...

MVHS was awash with emotion on Wednesday after Donald J. Trump was announced the winner of the 2024 presidential election in the early hours of the morning. Teachers invited questions, passing periods...

*Disclaimer: This article is an informal look at how the upcoming Trump administration’s policies could affect MVHS students and their families. It is not an approval or criticism of any one individual,...

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On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, Burlingame students had the opportunity to witness democracy in action and assist in its operation by working at polling stations through the San Mateo County Registration...

This year’s presidential election has reshaped the way American history is taught in NASH classrooms, with a greater emphasis on current events and real-world connections. Teachers have adapted their...

On Aug. 6, Vice President Kamala Harris announced her running mate as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. States outside of Minnesota may not have known who Gov. Walz was before Harris’s announcement, but those...

As Election Day has passed, take a look at what was on the minds of Coppell voters as they headed to the polls. Watch The Sidekick media editor Rhea Chowdhary’s video for insights into the values voters...

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on The Quaker Quill. It was originally published on November 11, 2024.

Former President Donald Trump was declared president-elect by Associated Press News at 5:34 a.m. Wednesday morning and Vice President Kamala Harris formally conceded at 1:37 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. In...

Nestled in the heart of the Metroplex, residents often remark on Coppell's unique charm. The city provides a sense of independence from the larger urban area it lies in, but this does not allow its youth...

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On Tuesday, Nov. 5, triplets Rohan, Riley and Addison Bossi will be turning 18. The seniors will also be heading to the ballot box. The Bossis plan to get up at 6 a.m. to vote together and get ahead...

While some high school seniors are excitedly preparing to vote in their first election this November, other seniors are feeling left out and frustrated about just barely missing the cut off. “There...

Jenna Forster’s mother had a hand in the senior’s voter registration process — literally. “My mom registered me to vote online. … Once it’s my birthday [Oct. 3], the system puts it through,...

Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally in Houston at the Shell Energy Stadium on Oct. 25 featuring multiple Democratic leaders and supporters such as U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, Beyonce and country legend...

On the surface, Montana Senate candidate Tim Sheehy appears like most other far-right politicians–dedicated to pro-life, pro-gun and pro-American values. But Sheehy has distanced himself from certain...

  Ben Morris, freshman, a member of politics club, said he has developed a keen interest in political information and is saddened by how prevalent misinformation and disinformation is today. With...

Gesturing to a political flier, Eric Chen, junior, educates Asian Americans outside PanAsia about the importance of voting. “Throughout all of America, Asian Americans are one of the least represented...

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on The Southerner. It was originally published on October 31, 2024.

In the 1952 presidential election, an average American may have gotten their political news from someone like Walter Cronkite, anchoring a news channel’s televised coverage of the election. Now, an average...

We have all had to study for an exam before. We’ve all taken note cards and scribbled the most important information onto them. We’ve all highlighted keywords and phrases. We’ve all memorized...

What Hennepin County Commissioner Heather Edelson does in a week, might take someone else a year to do. She meets with the 16 mayors in her district, works with police chiefs, fire chiefs, and sheriffs,...

In a highly watched race, Democratic candidate Jessica Morse challenges Republican incumbent Kevin Kiley in California’s battleground region of District 3.  In 2023, former State Assemblyman Kiley...

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on The Southerner. It was originally published on October 30, 2024.

In this episode of Room 22 podcast, co-hosts Jenny Marquez and guest host Tania Lopez interview seniors Damien Cacho and Aidan Lia about being first time voters in the upcoming 2024 presidential election....

As the Placer County Elections Office prepares for the upcoming presidential election, it is committed to ensuring transparency and accuracy.  The Placer County Elections Office, now located in Rocklin,...

This story was originally published on Zephryus on October 28, 2024.

What do you consider the biggest threat to freedom today? It might not be what you think. "The biggest danger for democracy is not actually the people destroying it; it's actually the people who...

Three words were all I cared to derive from Donald Trump’s scattershot ramblings during Sept. 10’s debate against Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Or, at least, they...

“Illegal immigrants are bringing deadly drugs across our border.” “Trump is a threat to Democracy.” “The comments about Haitian immigrants were simply an exaggeration and metaphor.” These...

With election day right around the corner, Normal Community West High School is getting involved. In fact, Normal West will be hosting a mock election during the school day on Friday, Nov. 1. Any...

Whenever I talk about politics with family or friends, I notice a worrying motif. While everyone I talk to calls former President Donald Trump “Trump,” Vice President Kamala Harris is primarily referred...

“It's called the number one power in the world,” World Languages and Cultures Teacher Patrick Marinucci said. “Eyes always turn toward America.” Of the 37 countries Pew Research Center surveyed...

Editor’s note: *Indicates source would only agree to be interviewed under the condition of anonymity. For Henry Duffy (’28), who said he supports former President Donald Trump but admits he's “very...

Small talk and laughter fill the cool air of the art wing as students sit around tables outside the ceramics room. There are piles of markers on the table, and a thick stack of postcards that say “America...

The intricacies of politics go ignored too often, especially among the youth. Take, for instance, a decision by your local city council to scrap a plan to build barriers for bike lanes you frequently use....

This story was originally published on The Standard on October 24, 2024.