Political issue: How KHS students were politically active over the summer

Ding. The white iPhone XR with a cracked screen protector brightens the room. Sophomore Wyatt Byers’ hands meet the clear OtterBox plastic case. His eyes land on a new Instagram  notification stating someone has just replied to a DM he recently sent.  Byers had conversations over Instagram DMs regarding Black Lives Matter posts. He said he responded to people’s stories after seeing them post ...

At times like this, getting unbiased and reliable information regarding current events in politics can be difficult. Sometimes people stumble upon misinformation, especially if they are not consistent with getting updated on current events. Mason Heller, freshmen, said he wanted to educate Nipher students on current events in politics, as some people in his generation do not expose themselves to pol...

“DEB LAVENDER IS RUNNING FOR STATE SENATE” was written in purple letters on the large, white sign Megan Roche, senior, held in her hands. She stood in Buder Park in Valley Park waving to people as they passed by on Aug. 14. Siena Pack, senior, held the same sign on a street corner in Manchester, MO on Sept. 20. Roche and Pack are both interns for Deb Lavender, Democratic nominee for the Mis...

As social media has become a more prevalent outlet for people to express themselves, it has also become a breeding ground for political opinions. Summer 2020 was a hot spot for diverse viewpoints, with conflicting opinions on the Black Lives Matter movement, as well as other political topics popping up on Instagram stories. Some stories led to DM debates and divisive reactions from followers. Jake Jo...