Book Review

By Emma Copp
Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope tells the story of Obama through a mother telling her curious child about his life. read more

Interview with a senator

By Caleb Stewart
I recently had the opportunity to interview State Senator Nancy Riley. read more

Will Feminists Vote Issues or Gender?

By Rachel Stromberg
It has been said that John McCain chose his running-mate Sarah Palin in order to gain votes from supporters of Hillary Clinton. read more

A Review of My Dad, John McCain

By Emma Copp
When I read the book My Dad, John McCain, I have to admit that the first thing I noticed was the illustrations. read more

If you could ask the president ...

By Caleb Stewart
Because politics is a popular topic with the election coming up, I decided to ask a few of my family members what they would ask the president for if they could ask for one thing. read more

Voting for a rock song

By Amanda Collins
Even though you may not be 18, you can still vote.
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Citizenship

By Caleb Stewart
A good citizen is someone who helps us all out. read more

The Secret Life of an American Social Studies Teacher

By Emma Copp
The following is an interview with Pamela Smucker from Jenks Middle School. read more

Should Private be Public?

By Rachel Stromberg
Should politicians’ private lives have any impact on their political campaigns?read more

Barack Obama’s Acceptance Speech

By Rachel Stromberg
Thursday, August 28th, in Denver at the Democratic National Convention, Barack Obama gave his acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination for president of the United States. read more

Negative Campaigning

By Annie Poss
Recently, there has been a lot of controversy in the news, on both national and local levels, related to negative campaigning. read more

Help wanted

By TreAnna Hinds
We need an honest and just person to lead this country. read more

Voting

By Emma Copp
‘I am an average citizen’ translates to ‘I don’t care.’ read more

What makes a leader?

By Treanna Hinds
Not only does he lead he gives motivation. read more

What makes a leader?

By Caleb Stewart
A leader is someone who does what they’re told, Someone who listens to others. read more



Movie Review of “Swing Vote”

By Amanda Collins
I really liked it and would recommend that everyone see it before the election in November. read more

One Man, One Vote, One Mediocre Movie

By Rachel Stromberg
Swing Vote is the story of a politically clueless man who is faced with the task of choosing the president of the United States. read more

Should Minors Be Allowed to Vote?

By Annie Poss
I have to say that if the cut-off age for voting was 12, that it would be totally chaotic. First of all, twelve-year-olds are minors, so technically their parents could manipulate their voting rights. read more

Should the Voting Age Be Lowered?

By Caleb Stewart
Have you ever thought that the government should lower the voting age?
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A President from Fiction

By Emma Copp
If I were to pick a single, fictional character to become president, I would have to choose Guido Orefice, the main character in the Italian movie La Vita è Bella, or Life is Beautiful. read more

Why Can’t We Decide?

By Lauren Elliot
A person must be 18 years old to vote in elections. The age requirement of 18, however, is unnecessary. read more

What I Want

By Treanna Hinds
I want to see a peaceful miracle. read more