Danielle Kurensky, Opinion Editor
October 26, 2018
Filed under Examiner, Opinions/Editorials
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 in the government.
Throughout history, amendments have been passed to ensure...
October 26, 2018
Darcie Kim, Feature Editor
October 26, 2018
Filed under Examiner, Features
Being politically woke has become a trend. There’s nothing wrong with staying informed about political issues and spreading awareness to promote a movement’s popularity. If anything, this should be encouraged.
However sharing...
Layla Saqibuddin, News Editor
October 26, 2018
Filed under Examiner, News
It’s no secret that younger generations generally have significantly lower election turnout rates. The U.S. Census Bureau cites that only 17.1 percent of 18- to-24-year-olds voted in 2014.
According to The Washington Post,...
Millie Winter, Sports Editor
October 26, 2018
Filed under Examiner
Click the image to learn about who you could be voting for on Nov. 6
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Alyssa Pak, Feature Editor
October 26, 2018
Filed under Examiner, Features
Alex Gjaja
League of Women Voters Emerging Leader
What do you hope to accomplish in the fut...
Molly George, News Editor
October 26, 2018
Filed under Examiner, News
Hollywood, music industry play large role for young voters
Ezra Wallach, Opinion Editor
October 26, 2018
Filed under Examiner, Opinions/Editorials
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, candidates almost always vote along party lines no matter the scenario. During the...
Stephanie Kim, Online Editor
October 26, 2018
Filed under Examiner, News
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 reviews from students and teachers alike.
There are three main ways to fulfill...
Arjun Thakkar
December 15, 2017
Filed under Examiner
Upon hearing the words ‘South Side of Chicago,’ most individuals think of the ongoing cycle of gang violence.
There’s some truth to these thoughts, as this section of the city does have dangerous neighborhoods and many...
May Paddor
December 15, 2017
Filed under Examiner
According to WTTW Chicago Tonight, state rep. Marty Moylan’s bill to ban “bump stocks” did not pass on Oct 26 failing by a vote of 48-54.
Moylan’s bill came about in response to the Las Vegas shooting. “Bump stocks”...
Mack Guthrie
December 15, 2017
Filed under Examiner
When I watched the Korean zombie thriller “Train to Busan,” what was most shocking to me was the relative absence of guns.
In the two hour movie, there is at most two minutes with guns in a frame. American movies on the...