An estimated 600 citizens are killed annually at the hands of law enforcement; a position esteemed for the rights they swore to protect. The order they promised to keep. And yet, many citizens report feeling fear or unease around officers. Afraid that, despite their innocence, they will be faced with police brutality and treated unjustly. Perhaps part of that fear stems from the weapons police carry. That, maybe, they have the potential to become equally as dangerous as the threat they defend against.
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A Flawed Sense of Security – OPINION
An officer stands in the central frame, cloaked in shadows.
October 10, 2025
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Integra Christensen, Editorial Cartoonist
Integra Christensen is a 17-year-old junior at Atlantic High School and a member of the AHS Journalism team. She contributes to this team as the editorial cartoonist. She first got into journalism because her “sister recommended it.” Christensen states that she “Just really likes journalism a lot.” Her favorite memory is just anytime she gets to make cartoons and because she finds drawing therapeutic. Overall, she just “loves journalism.” She has really grown as an artist and overall journalist this year. She also helps the broadcasting team by producing and editing videos for them.
Outside of journalism, she loves making art, playing games, editing, reading, and writing. She also really loves writing stories, broadcasting, and just overall journalism. Her older sister, Trinity, is 20 years old. Christensen also said she is very close to her mom. In the future, she hopes for a career that involves arts and editing in some way, shape, or form. She is very excited for this journalism year and to see how much she can accomplish!
Bio By: Claire Comes