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Eighteen-year-olds at KHS explain their decision on whether or not they are voting in the upcoming presidential election.

To vote or not to vote

Sanchan Khanuja, features editor October 30, 2024

*The names John and Tom have been used to protect the identities of sources in this article.  As the new generation enters adulthood, some students face a decision that only comes around every four...

A guide to the reality of Project 2025 for dummies.

Project 2025 for dummies

Sophia Webb, editor-in-chief October 30, 2024

Project 2025. A proposed presidential transition project overseen by the Heritage Foundation, a non-profit research institute focused on promoting conservative public policies. Chances are you’ve heard...

A ballot box with red and blue stars shooting out of it.

Candidate candids

Allie Caffey, entertainment writer October 30, 2024

The 2024 presidential election includes candidates who hope to become president within the span of just a few months, and it’s crucial to know the background of presidential candidates before you vote,...

The 2024 election is in about a year, and the top candidates are once again President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump.

2024 Election: Don’t worry, it’s next year

Ian Reno, managing editor November 11, 2023

*Opinions We haven’t even reached the quadrennial event of corn dog inhalation that is the Iowa caucus, and we already know who our candidates for president will be. A corpse who his own party doesn’t...

Pence and Harris met for the only vice presidential debate of the election

Vice presidential debate recap

Grace Marcus, features writer October 30, 2020

In contrast to the continuous interruptions and name-calling that characterized the first presidential debate of 2020, Vice President Mike Pence and vice presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris met...

If you've got an opinion, you're going to need some help surviving this political climate.

Political Issue: Survivor’s guide to having an opinion

Nathan Sweeney, features writer October 25, 2020

So, you have an opinion. Great! As long as you don’t share it with anybody, you should be fine. At least that’s one trick I’ve picked up in a country where political arguments always end in yelling,...

2020 is a standout year when it comes to presidential behavior and mishaps.

Presidential personality

Molly Higgins, print editor October 21, 2020

So are you voting for creepy old man number one or number two? Although every election brings candidates’ character into question, 2020 is a standout year when it comes to presidential behavior and mishaps....

Political Issue: Joe Biden: building bridges

Political Issue: Joe Biden: building bridges

Kate Schreiber, features + in-depth editor October 6, 2020

*Opinion "I can’t believe I have to say this, but please don’t drink bleach.” Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden indirectly attacked President Donald Trump’s statement at a press...

Joe Biden

October 4, 2020

“I got hairy legs that turn blonde in the sun. And the kids used to come up and reach in the pool and rub my leg down so it was straight and then watch the hair come back up again. I love kids jumping...

Donald Trump

October 4, 2020

“I don’t think science knows, actually.” This Trump quote came from a brief in September 2020 regarding the California wildfires. Wade Crowfoot, California Natural Resources Agency Secretary, urged...

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