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South determines the importance of political awareness

March 16, 2020

Junior Ashley Roy adjusts her Trump hat and opens up TikTok, preparing to record another video. Unlike most TikTok users who download the app for idle entertainment, Roy utilizes the platform to promote her political views. Her ac...

Political involvement proves necessary for current generation

Mia Merchant, co-opinions editor

March 16, 2020

Whenever I read something about my generation online, it’s always one of two things. Either Generation Z is lazy and unmotivated because we’ve grown up with technology so we don’t have to do anything ourselves, or we're...

“Okay, Boomer” becomes rallying cry of youth

December 20, 2019

Respect still possible despite political differences

October 4, 2019

Overly political: the pervasion of politics in places where it doesn’t belong

Tommy Marquardt, asst. web editor

December 14, 2018

I hate talking politics. I hate that bringing this up is even necessary, but I feel like it needs to be said: the world is getting too political. The fact that political beliefs spawn legitimate hatred among people with differin...

Anonymous Op-Ed calls attention to political polarization

September 28, 2018

REMEMBERING THE VICTIMS: A playground built for 6-year-old Jessica Rekos, Sandy Hook victim, stands in Farifield, CT. There are 26 playgrounds built in honor of those who died in the Sandy Hook mass shooting.

Stricter gun regulation imperative for preventing tragedy

November 10, 2017

Right wing does not signify support for Trump

October 6, 2017

Current political climate draws teachers to women’s march on Washington, D.C.

February 10, 2017

Passionate Protester: Yelling to show support, a young woman takes part in a protest against hateful rhetoric and ideals in Indianapolis, Indiana. The demonstration, held on Nov. 12, started at the Statehouse before protesters began to march downtown.

Political voice available for those who cannot vote

December 16, 2016

South students pursue political interests

Taylor Everson, staff reporter

July 27, 2016

According to an unscientific Oracle conducted survey, 33 percent of students surveyed are interested in politics. With the upcoming election season in full swing, students at South are exploring their political passions both inside ...

Presidential election requires thoughtful discourse

March 11, 2016

With the presidential election season in full-swing and the Illinois primary on March 15, it is extremely common to see political commentaries on your newsfeeds and candidate signs posted in your neighbor’s lawns. During this t...