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Going Into the New Year, Hope Is Not Lost

Going Into the New Year, Hope Is Not Lost

Stella Gegax, News Editor February 20, 2025

The result of the presidential election has distressed many. From a political standpoint, many aspects of the next four years are unpredictable. President-elect Donald Trump has already begun to select...

A Primary Necessity

A Primary Necessity

Charlotte Sommerfeld, Online Editor February 20, 2025

Primary elections offer a chance for parties and voters to determine the best candidate to nominate for the presidential election. This is especially important in the current age of political polarization...

Millions of Americans cast their ballots this Election Day.
Photo by Richard Sugg/The Kansas City Star

Why Trump Won The Presidency

Sara Segall, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

The American people elected Trump because of a widespread misunderstanding of how the economy and government functions. This gap in knowledge not only shapes American voting behavior, but also affects...

School Shootings: A Failure of Policy

School Shootings: A Failure of Policy

Grace McCarthy, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

In the wake of the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, a reporter at a rally in Phoenix asked Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance what specific policies he supports to...

Brainrot: A Nonsensical Trend

Brainrot: A Nonsensical Trend

Braylen Pendleton, Production Chief October 29, 2024

“Skibidi toilet,” “rizz,” “hawk tuah,” and “aura” are some words and phrases you might have heard circulating in conversation or on social media apps such as TikTok, Instagram, and X. After...

Relationship Red Flags

Relationship Red Flags

Sara Segall, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

Your love life probably sucks. Dating in high school can be exciting, but young love is complicated. It’s critical to recognize potential red flags early on, so you can make sure that your relationship...

Galaxy Gas Airs Out Social Media Platforms

Galaxy Gas Airs Out Social Media Platforms

Frank Yeboah, Feature Editor October 29, 2024

At the beginning of September, the use of nitrous oxide, more commonly known as whippets, blew up on the internet. The newfound popularity of the drug can be attributed to the viral “My name Lil T Man”...

Should Paideia Sports Have Player Cuts?

Should Paideia Sports Have Player Cuts?

Eli Ciho and Theo Arnold October 29, 2024

by Eli Ciho Staff Writer Cuts are necessary for Paideia sports teams to create a space for competitive players because having a tight roster breeds cutthroat and hard-working players. For the 2025...

Opinion: The Dangers  of Conspiracy Theories

Opinion: The Dangers of Conspiracy Theories

Sylvia VonSchlichten-Crook, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

From the Salem witch trials to the 21st century, conspiracy theories have been common in American history. Presidents have used conspiracy theories in numerous ways during their campaigns to build loyalty,...

When Caffeine Can’t Keep You Awake

When Caffeine Can’t Keep You Awake

Charlotte Sommerfeld, Online Editor October 28, 2024

Have you ever felt tired enough to pass out during class? About two months ago, I almost did. Despite a healthy sleep schedule and low stress levels, I found myself too sluggish to function throughout...

Is Voting Third Party a Waste or Worth the While?

Is Voting Third Party a Waste or Worth the While?

Gabe Elkinson and Davi Leal September 24, 2024

Davi Leal: Election fever has firmly grasped our country yet again, and one simply cannot escape the veritable torrent of campaign ads. We constantly receive reminders of the sacred civic duty to make...

Are First Impressions a Moot Point or Do They Matter?

Jesus Resendiz, Social Media Manager September 23, 2024

What does the first day of school mean to students? Is it making new friends or seeing your old ones? Maybe it’s people’s schedules that drum up excitement. Personally, first day impressions are...

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