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The Iowa Caucuses mark the beginning of the 2020 presidential campaign.

Iowa Caucuses: Why are they so important?

Jack Matousek, sports writer February 5, 2020

The Iowa Caucuses took place this week on Monday, Feb. 3. This event gains national media attention every four years as the Iowa Caucuses are the first to cast ballots on potential presidential candidates....

Read up on the current standings of the 2020 presidential election.

Fast facts of the 2020 election

Olivia Silvey, opinions writer December 13, 2019

Although it is only December, campaigning for the 2020 presidential election began almost a year ago. With 15 Democrats, three Republicans and a constant stream of election coverage, it can be confusing...

art by Thora Pearson

Issues: The Midterms and why they matter

Charlotte Heinrich and Thomas Birmingham October 27, 2018

“This is the most important election in history.” According to Lucas Ravenscraft, AP United States Government and Politics teacher, this is one of those phrases that tends to get thrown around a lot,...

Missouri senator fallen by her own facebook post

Missouri senator fallen by her own facebook post

Richard Pfeifer, features writer August 30, 2017

In Jefferson, MO., University-City’s representative Maria Chappelle-Nadal thought Donald Trump was responsible and consequently “hoped” for his assassination via Facebook. Chappelle-Nadal has been...

Executive actions

Abigail Imiolek, news-features writer February 16, 2017

                Jan. 20, 2017 During Trump’s first day as president, he signed an executive order to minimize “the economic burden...

First Amendment

First Amendment

Justin Sweeney, Aly Roth, Abby Geisz, and Mary Ralston December 20, 2016

TKC went around the school asking students and teachers if they knew the five freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment. Out of the eight teachers and students interviewed, Lucas Ravenscraft, social studies...

American voters (or the lack thereof)

American voters (or the lack thereof)

Thomas Birmingham, news-features writer November 9, 2016

  Dr. Colleen Rull, business teacher, loves politics. She loves talking about politics and being an active member in her community. She even served on the Wildwood City Council from 2012-2014. But...

The not-so-great American melting pot

The not-so-great American melting pot

Jack Rintoul, opinions writer November 7, 2016

The first thing I learned about immigration was in the song “Great American Melting Pot” by Schoolhouse Rock. I learned America doesn’t have just one race. Almost everyone's family started somewhere...

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