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Is The Electoral College Still Useful?

Is The Electoral College Still Useful?

The debate on the usefulness of the electoral college.
By Braxton Mastre, ReporterPublished December 8, 2020

“The government solution to a problem is usually as bad as the problem” - Milton Friedman By definition of the Oxford English Dictionary, the electoral college is “A body of people representing...

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The words stress that mean a lot.

Fresh with the Stress

Siblings, pets, homework, quizzes, tests, and more never ending schoolwork causes students lots of stress.
By Colin Keith, ReporterPublished December 8, 2020

Finals are around the corner, and when pairing this with daily homework it can cause major stress for students.There are so many factors that can cause stress in the world today. Millions of students get...

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Student worker cleaning his register.

High Schoolers’ Heavy Load

Many student retail workers must manage a balance between work and school.
By Ellie Meckna, Social Media ManagerPublished December 4, 2020

With the fast approaching holiday season, student retail workers are getting slammed with both work and school overload.  Students are juggling the many projects they are receiving to prepare them...

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Door piece for thanksgiving.

Origins and Traditions of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a festive time of year for all.
By Colin Keith, ReporterPublished November 23, 2020

The very first Thanksgiving ever was celebrated in 1621. The Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Native Americans shared an Autumn Harvest festival that we now call Thanksgiving. It was only supposed to be...

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Change Of States

Change Of States

The 2020 election saw many states switch party lines.
By Braxton Mastre, ReporterPublished November 16, 2020

During the 2020 Presidential election, we saw more Americans vote than ever before. According to the Associated Press, this election had the highest voter turnout with close to 148 million votes between...

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2020 Presidential Election

2020 Presidential Election

This election was one to remember.
By Payton Coulter, Social Media ManagerPublished November 13, 2020

Typically the president is announced on November 3rd. This year Joe Biden was officially elected president over Donald Trump on November 7th.  Almost 800 million people voted in the 2020 election which...

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Mrs. Wagner working after school hours.

Teacher’s Preparation

Planning as a teacher takes more work than students may think.
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished November 12, 2020

In the age of COVID-19, teachers have planned and prepared as well as they could for the school year. From online learners to the quarantined and teachers themselves ending up at home, planning got just...

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Mrs. Huber teaching her AP Lang class.

AP Classes: Worth the Stress?

Is taking an advanced placement class worth the side effects?
By McKenna Ostler, Editor-in-ChiefPublished November 10, 2020

What are, and how significant are, the effects of AP classes on students; is it worth it?   Melissa Peterson is in her 20th year of teaching overall, and 12 years of teaching AP classes. “It probably...

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In Remembrance of Kobe Bryant and Chadwick Boseman

Remembering Kobe Bryant and Chadwick Boseman for their impact and importance in this world.
By Brandon Orgilbold, ReporterPublished November 9, 2020

2020 has been a roller coaster ride for everybody. From COVID-19 to murder hornets to the deaths of the most beloved celebrities.  At the beginning of the year, basketball legend, Kobe Bryant, passed...

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Is History Repeating Itself?

Is History Repeating Itself?

Are event from the past repeating?
By Braxton Mastre, ReporterPublished November 2, 2020

Over the past years, world events have happened that compare to events from decades prior. Some people believe that it's just how the world works; others believe that we are making the same mistakes. “The...

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Sleep Switch

Sleep Switch

Students have had to adjust their sleep schedules as they readjusted to in-person learning.
By Colin Keith, ReporterPublished October 28, 2020

Getting home from a grueling day and just wanting to go to sleep right away happens to many people. When people do this it can mess up their sleep schedule.  To most people, sleep is very important...

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COVID-19: The Musical

COVID-19: The Musical

The Coronavirus has Affected the Music Department at Elkhorn North High School
By McKenna Ostler, Editor-in-ChiefPublished October 22, 2020

Every aspect of life has been altered by COVID-19, but no one talks about how it has changed the music department at local schools. “Our typical competition season was called off because of the number...

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