Category: USA News
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Attempted Assassinations on Trump: A Deeper Look By Lily Seibert ’28
When the people have political unrest, then it’s no surprise that we turn to weaponry and violence to solve our problems with the way society has worked for centuries. There have been both attempted and successful assassinations on presidents of the United States in the past, and it seems to be never-ending with the latest…
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Terminal Impact: The LaGuardia Crash and ICE at Airports Crisis By Samantha Partridge ’28
Air travel has always been a headache, but lately, the experience has shifted from inconvenient to existential. While the horrific collision between an Air Canada Express jet and a maintenance truck at LaGuardia was a little while ago, the figurative smoke from that tarmac has yet to clear. As reported by CNN, the March 22,…
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U.S. Involvement with Venezuela and Greenland by Elias Frater ’26
Within the past few months, much has changed regarding the international relations of the United States, especially within countries and territories like Venezuela and Greenland. The current Trump administration’s approach to these situations has stirred the opinions of many Americans and has sparked all sorts of questions and concerns regarding the future of these nations,…
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Nicki Minaj: Once a Critic, now a Supporter by Rassa Kia-Young ’27
As Nicki Minaj pointed out in her song “Black Barbies” in 2016, “Island girl, Donald Trump wants me go home,” however, in recent months, she’s started displaying some different sentiments, gaining attention for more than just her music. Despite some remarks in songs and interviews, looking back at her previous political commentary through the years,…
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Only the Young: Students and Teachers Speaking Up by Jack Li ’29
Within our society, younger generations are becoming more and more outspoken, especially in America’s current discourse. This month, I spoke with students and teachers about their opinions about the recent events in Minnesota and the actions of ICE(Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Many powerful feelings, opinions, and views were expressed about this topic. I spoke with…
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Welcome to the Golden Years! by Lily Seibert ’28
“Welcome to the Golden Years!” This is what immediately pops up when you access the White House Priorities website. This, evidently, is President Donald Trump’s characterization of his second term in office. But are these years really golden? Or are we living in the rusted, tarnished years of the United States of America where we…
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MINNEAPOLIS ICED OVER? by Lily Seibert and Holly Hook ’28
If you looked out your window within the last few weeks, you’d most likely have seen the brown slush of snow and ice from the storm slowly melting. In Minneapolis right now, if you look out your windows, you might see law enforcement brutality, people protesting, and even people getting shot, with most people only…
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TikTok’s New Ownership by Valentina Tang ’26
Do you watch tiktok? Have you recently noticed a shift in content? As of January 22, 2026, Oracle has taken ownership of the app TikTok. A company run by the U.S. has now led many to speculate the level of censorship that’s coming our way. Many individuals have since expressed concerns that there could be…
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White House Social Media Strategy Under Fire After Music Misuse by Samantha Partridge ‘28
The White House’s official X (formerly Twitter) account has received widespread criticism after posting several videos on their official Twitter/X account, promoting immigration enforcement actions paired with hit songs by pop stars Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo. Both artists condemned the use of their music, asking for the administration to remove the audio from each…
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Government Shutdown by Jonathan Mansell ’26
What is a Government Shutdown? A government shutdown occurs when either Congress fails to pass the required appropriations bills by a set deadline, or when the President refuses to sign legislation. When this happens, the federal government doesn’t have the legal authority to commit to new budgets for many of its programs and operations. Because…