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Thoughts and prayers are no longer enough

Cooper Graham, Staff Writer • March 6, 2018

When can we bring an end to the gun violence?

DACA in the hands of an indecisive government

Tatiana Garcia, Staff Writer • January 30, 2018

Dreamers are living in fear while Republicans and Democrats fight over deals between DACA and President Trump's infamous wall along the U.S. and Mexico border.

Beaverton students prove how ‘community connects us’

Amanda Piril, Staff Writer • January 30, 2018

Students from Beaverton High School work in various ways to bring awareness to issues present in our community.

Trump’s ‘Big Button’ could be the end of it all

Cooper Graham, Staff Writer • January 16, 2018

Twitter was all fun and games…until Donald Trump started threatening North Korea on it.

Trump should condemn hatred, not fuel it

Noe Lambert • December 4, 2017

The country is fed up with Trump's racist use of derogatory language, and it's time we do something about it.

Whitefish became Puerto Rico’s rescuer. Then, the deal fell apart.

Cooper Graham, Staff Writer • November 13, 2017

Proof that the little guy can amount to great things

The sick reality of Columbus Day

Cooper Graham, Staff Writer • October 12, 2017

Many people see Christopher Columbus as a hero and a pioneer. But is he really?

Let Dreamers keep dreaming

Brady Rogers, Senior Editor • October 2, 2017

Why end a program that hopes to enrich the lives of minorities seeking a brighter future?

Why Donald Trump is necessary for American Democracy

Jono Vincent, Staff Writer • April 14, 2017

Despite the contentiousness of the political fires that have been stoked between work colleagues, neighbors, and even high school students, this new America — one where all its citizens are engaged and responsive to its Government — has been the dream of our Founding Fathers. We [or the populous, at least] are fulfilling our role in American Democracy.

Bold for change

Mercedes Gray-Davis, Staff Writer • March 17, 2017

On March 8, women around the world celebrate themselves, their bodies, their power, their courage and to stand united with one another. Around the world, women get recognized for their accomplishments. It’s no secret that women have faced social, economic and political disadvantages just for being a women, and this day was meant to challenge that.

Trump bans overseas abortion funding

Mercedes Gray-Davis, Staff Writer • February 8, 2017

President Trump recently signed an executive order which reinstates the where non-governmental organizations that offer abortion services in foreign countries will no longer receive U.S. funding to perform abortions. In places where abortion is illegal, there’s a higher death rate of women due to the higher number of women getting illegal, unsafe abortions. However, in places where it’s legal and accessible, the mortality rate of women is much lower.

Conservative control reaches a whole new level

Ben Sherer, News Editor • February 5, 2017

Almost every aspect of the United States Government is now controlled by the Republican party, conservatives, and most importantly, Donald Trump. With the House of Representatives and Senate firmly under Republican majority, the Supreme Court has recently joined the GOP controlled ranks with Donald Trump announcing his nominee to replace the late Antonin Scalia.