Feelings vary at Central High School regarding a bill that would require schools to display the state’s seal or motto. Continue reading Bill Would Require State Motto or Seal to Be Displayed in Schools
Calling Presidential debates debates is an abuse of the term debate; the bigger abuse, however, is to make Americans believe such debates are a good way to learn about candidates. Continue reading Using “Debates” to Decide on Candidates Is a Mistake
Students’ selections in Central’s mock election predicted the outcome of most statewide midterm elections. Continue reading Mock Election Mirrors State’s Midterm Results
Elizabeth Warren’s use of an ancestry test to call out President Trump failed to close the conflict between the two. Continue reading In Warren’s Battle with Trump, No One Wins
Six hundred Cobblers participated in Wednesday’s walkout, which they described as a memorial for those killed one month earlier in Parkland, Florida. Continue reading 600 Cobblers Pay Tribute to Parkland Students through Walkout
Recent government shutdowns have failed to make an impression on Central’s students. Continue reading Government Shutdowns Fail to Rile Students
A Congressman from California caused a stir by removing a painting from the Capitol that he found offensive. He would benefit by listening to the painting’s underlying message. Continue reading Offended Congressman Should Heed Painting’s Message
A comic by Jeremiah Richards Continue reading Comic: I Am Your New President
A comic by Katrina Doerfler Continue reading Comic: Small Wall Loan
Central students voting for the first time are not enamored by their choices or the political landscape. Continue reading Senior Voters Express Discouragement on Election Day
A political comic by Matt Vidal Continue reading Comic: Trump Wars
Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders rallied close to home in advance of the June primary. Continue reading Bernie Sanders’s Campaign Stops Across the Street
Eligible student voters at Central High School appear unsatisfied with a Trump v. Clinton contest for president. Continue reading Central Students Not Ready to Vote for Trump or Clinton
By Ben Newman and Nen Bewman As we near our primary here in South Dakota, which will be held on June 7, it would probably be a good idea to get to know the candidates running for President of the United States. There are six candidates still in the race. For the Republicans, Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, and John Kasich. For the Democrats … Continue reading Meet the Remaining Presidential Canidiates! (A not-so-friendly guide)
By Austin Lammers I will turn 18 years old in May. This magical number will grant me the the legal right to buy lottery tickets and tobacco, apply for a credit card, get married, or leave home — none of which I will do. I can, however, buy fireworks and declare candidacy for parliament in England, which I may do instead. Thanks to the 26th … Continue reading A First Time Voter Inquires How It Works
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