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A Flawed Sense of Security - OPINION

A Flawed Sense of Security – OPINION

Integra Christensen, Editorial Cartoonist October 10, 2025

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...

Ban Wave - OPINION

Ban Wave – OPINION

Integra Christensen, Editorial Cartoonist October 6, 2025

It started with books. Works deemed "unsuitable for children" may contain mentions of race and racism, people of color, LGBTQ+ representation, and/or explicit content. As such, the US government has increased...

From Feathered Heroes to Flying Rats - OPINION

From Feathered Heroes to Flying Rats – OPINION

Integra Christensen, Editorial Cartoonist September 26, 2025

When radios and telephone lines failed, the couriers of the sky swooped in to transport vital messages across air, land, and sea. These feathered messengers are known as "carrier pigeons." A handful of...

Mysterious Mess - Opinion

Mysterious Mess – Opinion

Integra Christensen, Editorial Cartoonist September 19, 2025

Despite its dissolvability, toilet paper vandalism is not a pleasant sight. The lingering residue paints us in a negative light. Work together to keep trash off our campus, not contribute to it.

The Neurodivergent umbrella contains many different divergences, including OCD, ADHD, ASD, and many more.

How Well Does the School Support Neurodivergency? (OPINION)

Jordan McCool, Staff Writer September 15, 2025

According to the Iowa Department of Education, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 declares that schools “sets minimum standards for providing related services and aids to students with disabilities...

Every month, every quarter. Students attempt to absorb information while they're told to recall it. Knowledge they’ve just learned, coughed up for none to see. Not even themselves. And often, we ask ourselves, what is the point? Is it testing for the sake of testing? It’s draining.

Spill My Brains – OPINION

Integra Christensen, Editorial Cartoonist September 10, 2025

 

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Google Removal

Alix Nath, Senior Editor February 26, 2025

Upon first glance, Google’s calendar hasn’t changed. The formatting is still the same, yet upon second glance a user can see the content has shifted. Google has officially removed a list of dates,...

A student drops pieces of paper, a typically recyclable material, into the trash bin.

Reduce, Reuse… Don’t Recycle?

J. Molina February 13, 2025
Recycle. A simple word that stands as the golden rule of a new era. After all, who doesn’t want to reduce trash while saving the planet? But when looking at accessible options for recycling, a different story is told... While the Cass landfill facility has previously struggled with handling materials, Cass County should invest in restoring its recycling program to promote two main aspects: overall recycling through accessibility and green thumb benefits on a wider scale.
A student and teacher discuss the allowance of phones in school. Comic by Molly Harris.

If The Phone Ban Got Stricter

Molly Harris, Editorial Cartoonist February 4, 2025

Artists like Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, and Chappell Roan have been nominated for the 2025 Grammy Awards. Graphic by J. Molina.

2025 Grammy Predictions

Erik Ramirez, Staff Writer January 31, 2025
The Grammys. The most prestigious award show in the music industry takes place on Sunday, February 2 at 7 pm CST. Where artists like Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, and many others will gather for a night of music performances and awards. With many artists up for different categories, a lot of them have had great success with their pieces of music. But only one can win, and after listening to each piece of music nominated, here is who I think should win.
Graphic by J. Molina. All credits belong to the movies' respective studios, listed below.

2024 Films in Review

J. Molina and Knox McCalla January 20, 2025
Films in 2024 were tasked with following the Barbenheimer-sized footsteps of 2023, and whether it lived up to expectations is to be debated. 2024 saw Inside Out 2 break the record for highest-grossing animated movie of all time, Dune: Part Two becoming one of the highest-rated Letterboxd movies of all time, and many more notable cinema history moments. In this article, Knox McCalla (KNOX) and J. Molina (MO) review some of the biggest movies of 2024 and reflect on their impacts as a whole.
By Molly Harris.

“Sign My Yearbook Before You Go?”

Molly Harris, Editorial Cartoonist December 13, 2024

Link to Purchase the Yearbook: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1072152/Atlantic-High-School/2017-Yearbook/2016082404581126767/CATALOG_SHOP/?REF=A02277200&rc=150  

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