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J.D. Vance smiles at a rally

A new Vice President-elect: What you need to know about JD Vance

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter November 8, 2024

Background  Born James Donald Bowman on August 2, 1984, Vance hails from Middletown, Ohio where he was raised by his parents, Bev and Don Bowman in...

2024 election voting pins

What similarities can we see in the 2024 election to the 2020 election?

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 6, 2024

Americans across the nation were anxiously awaiting the final decision for our 2024 President-elect. As of 9:00 a.m. the final decision has not yet been...

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gets a hug from students after he signed into law a bill that guarantees free school meals for students in Minnesota’s public schools.

What you need to know about Tim Walz prior to the 2024 election

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 6, 2024

Background  Tim Walz was born on April 6, 1964 in West Point, Nebraska, to a public school administrator and community activist. Inspired by the hard...

Angela Alsobrooks

Angela Alsobrooks becomes Maryland’s first Black Senator

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 6, 2024

Angela Alsobrooks made history by beating former Maryland Governor and Republican Larry Hogan and consequently becoming the state’s first Black senator. Alsobrooks...

Swing states: What they are and why they matter

Swing states: What they are and why they matter

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 6, 2024

Swing states are crucial to the 2024 election. Candidates focus on winning over these states–particularly Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina,...

Kaitlyn Fleming

You know it is serious when Gen Z has not cracked a single joke

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 6, 2024

It’s no secret that Gen Z-ers tend to lean toward humor to cope. No matter the gravity of the situation, you can always count on TikTok trends to take...

Donald Trump

Donald Trump will return to the Oval Office once again

Baylee Parsons, News Editor November 6, 2024

Donald Trump is now the second president in United States history to win two non-consecutive terms. Just before 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, The Associated...

Patrick Morrisey

Morrisey secures gubernatorial seat in West Virginia

Baylee Parsons, News Editor November 6, 2024

After serving three terms as Attorney General of West Virginia, Patrick Morrisey will take Jim Justice's position as the state's governor. With a lead...

Individuals anticipating election results

Election anxiety: what it is and how to deal

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 6, 2024

Ideally, elections should be moments filled with patriotism, and a time for citizens to have respectful disagreements at the polls, no matter how divisive...

New Jersey Senator-elect Andy Kim

Andy Kim claims victory in New Jersey becoming the first Korean-American senator

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions and Culture Editor November 6, 2024

According to The Associated Press, Andy Kim has made history after winning his spot as New Jersey Senator as he became the first Korean-American Senator.  After...

Trump and his running mate Vance have been predicted to be the winners of the 2024 Presidential Election according to NBC News.

Trump addresses the nation in a live speech following his Electoral College win

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 6, 2024

Trump addressed the nation tonight live from West Palm Beach, FL to thank them for their support following his electoral college win.  “I want to...

Third-party and independent candidates are still receiving votes

Wade Sullivan, Photo & Graphics Editor November 6, 2024

With most states having been declared by AP News, many votes are still being counted in favor of third party candidates. Despite dropping out of the...

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