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Editorial Cartoon by Jasmin Jackson

EDITORIAL CARTOON: March 1, 2019

Jasmin Jackson, Cartoon Artist March 1, 2019

Staff member Breah Turner reflects on her years in Junction City as she prepares to move.

Staff Farewell: Breah Turner Says Goodbye

Breah Turner, Staff Writer February 27, 2019

After living in Kansas for three years, I’m finally leaving. Even though I’m only moving next door to an equally underwhelming state, I’m excited to have a fresh start in Missouri. I moved from...

A barricade with polices forces and protesters wearing yellow vests.

Paris and the Yellow Vest Movement

Jacob Lindsey, Staff Writer February 22, 2019

The “yellow vest” movement started online as a grassroots rebellion against higher fuel prices, but it has morphed into a wide-ranging outlet for middle-class anger over the high cost of living. It...

Teens Should Disconnect From Their Phone More Often

Teens Should Disconnect From Their Phone More Often

February 1, 2019

New technology has been added to smartphones, which means more time to spend on the phone. When you hear the ring or feel the vibration, the urge to check the notifications is immediate. The ring tone...

Label your boxes to keep things organized.

How To Stay Sane When Moving Somewhere New

Breah Turner, Staff Writer January 25, 2019

Students who have to move, especially during the school year, can go through a scary and stressful time. Since most people move at least once in their life, and even more in the military, it’s a good...

Editorial Cartoon by Jasmin Jackson

EDITORIAL CARTOON: January 16, 2019

Jasmin Jackson, Cartoonist January 16, 2019

Global Warming Is Real: Why You Should Care

Global Warming Is Real: Why You Should Care

Elyse Nguyen, Staff Writer November 14, 2018

What is Global Warming? Simple. It’s the rise of Earth’s overall temperature. This is common knowledge but what’s not common is to see people take it seriously. People have very different views...

Serena Williams

Osaka’s Tennis Victory Overshadowed by Serena Dispute

Elyse Nguyen, Staff Writer September 21, 2018

On Sunday, September 10th, 2018 Japan's Naomi Osaka defeated 23-time grand slam champion Serena Williams in a very dramatic and epic match, with Osaka winning both the first two sets with scores of 6-2...

Staff member Breah Turner reflects on her years in Junction City as she prepares to move.

I Went Makeup-Free For a Year and It Was Worth It

Breah Turner, Staff Writer September 19, 2018

Back in 8th grade and freshman year, I caked my face in makeup every day. I’m talking about big, fake eyebrows, heavy eye makeup, and 10 layers of foundation among other face products. Every makeup product...

Nike’s Colin Kaepernick Controversy

Jacob Lindsey, Staff Writer September 7, 2018

Nike’s new commercial with Colin Kaepernick has been a very controversial topic recently due to Kaepernick’s protest starting in 2016, which included kneeling during the national anthem. Kaepernick’s...

Ben Dye, Class of 2018

Senior Farewell: Ben Dye

Ben Dye, Staff Writer May 18, 2018

I'm not really sure how to start this, but wow... high school flew by. Over these last 4 years, I've learned many things, met many people, and grown substantially as a person. I've found what I want to...

Senior Farewell: Kennedy Cox

Senior Farewell: Kennedy Cox

Kennedy Cox, Staff Writer May 14, 2018

This year has been a whirlwind. They always say senior year will have the hardest classes and the most stressful schedule, however, I realized that wasn't what made senior year difficult for me. Of course,...

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