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The Official Website of Beaverton High School's Student-Run Newspaper

Beaverton Hummer
The Official Website of Beaverton High School's Student-Run Newspaper

Beaverton Hummer
On January 27, President Trump signed an executive order to ban citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States.

The refugee ban: Obama vs. Trump

Milcah Tefera, Staff Writer • February 3, 2017
This past Friday, President Trump closed the nation’s borders to refugees around the world.
Trump represents hope for many Americans who feel disenfranchised. Which is funny, because the majority of them are some of the most privileged people in the US. Also, how would someone who runs a multi billion dollar company know what its like to be a rural farmer in (insert southern agrarian based economy state here)? It makes no sense.

Trump says “you’re fired” to Sally Yates: A step away from democracy and women’s rights

Lizzy Elkins, Senior Editor • February 2, 2017
Sally Yates, an Obama-appointed Attorney General (AG), was released from her position as a result of her refusal to comply with Trump’s recent “Muslim ban.” Trump said “you’re fired” to her on Jan 30th, with a White House Statement released that said she ‘betrayed’ the Department of Justice on the same day.
Part of the US-Mexico wall between Yuma, Arizona, and Calexico, California.

Trump’s wall keeps the economy out

Cruz Grover, Staff Writer • February 1, 2017
The proposed wall that pres. Donald J. Trump signed for on January 25 does not only seal out desperate immigrants, but it prevents an economic boom. The wall, which is supposed to cover over 1000 miles of border between the US and Mexico, will cost tens of billions of dollars; not to mention the extra 10,000 immigration officers which may cost anywhere from $700 million to $1.4 billion.
A protester at the January 21st Womens March in Portland holds up a mirror that reads, This is what democracy looks like. The rallies attracted around 100,000 participants, easily one of Portlands largest. 

Thoughts on the ban, political buzz, and Orwell

Jono Vincent, Staff Writer • February 1, 2017
It is becoming abundantly clear that this President of the United States is not ‘all bark and no bite’. Since officially taking office the Friday before last, on the 20th, President Trump has pushed the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (which you should know by now is the same thing as Obamacare), doubled border patrol numbers, given a green light for the construction of his ‘yuge’ wall, administered a communication blackout in the scientific community, and banned immigration from seven nations.
President Donald Trump gives a speech.

Trump targets Muslims, refugees with executive order

Brady Rogers, Senior Editor • January 31, 2017
President Donald Trump has already created a wave of controversy after signing a ‘muslim ban,’ last Friday.
Protestors march on across the Hawthorne Bridge.

Anti-Trump protests take on streets of Portland

Mercedes Gray-Davis, Staff Writer • December 13, 2016
Following the results of the presidential election, unrest spread across the nation with numerous cities taking a stand to protest the results.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are tightening their grips on the Democratic and Republican presidential nominations.

Why the Oregonian should have endorsed a presidential candidate: Editorial Endorsement 2016

Lizzy Elkins, Senior Print Editor • November 1, 2016
One of the most accredited publications in the state, The Oregonian, recently published their candidate endorsement for the 2016 election.
Trumped by Clinton

Trumped by Clinton

Brady Rogers, Senior Editor • October 11, 2016
All attention is focused on the upcoming presidential election, as two of the most controversial candidates get set to take the stage and compete for the oval office.
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