When voting becomes a privilege, not a right

Democracy is the fundamental cornerstone of the United States. It is what this nation was built on: the notion that the general population has a say i...

“Stick to sports?” Athletes are speaking out more than ever

Social media activism is #notenough

Being politically woke has become a trend. There’s nothing wrong with staying informed about political issues and spreading awareness to promote a m...

Younger generation disenchanted by political climate

It’s no secret that younger generations generally have significantly lower election turnout rates. The U.S. Census Bureau cites that only 17.1 perce...

New Trier Township 2018 Ballot

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Beyond the ballot: students step up in world of politics

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Celebrity activism in politics at its highest in decades

Celebrity endorsement can drive publicity for candidates, especially with young voters who pay more attention to what famous singers say than to what ...

Vote if you care, and you do

Regardless of whether you’re voting in a few weeks, you still probably have some idea what your political beliefs are. Unlike in the past, candid...

Civics surprises students

Since the institution of the civics requirement in Illinois high schools starting with the class of 2020, the civics classes have been met with mixed ...

Rebels unite South Side

Upon hearing the words ‘South Side of Chicago,’ most individuals think of the ongoing cycle of gang violence. There’s some truth to these tho...