Opinion
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We need to keep building on lessons of Parkland
It has been exactly a year since the brutal massacre of students at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. Feb. 14, 2018,...
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Time to Shine – Changing start times to allow more sleep would lead to better student performance
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, “High school and junior high students should start no later than 8:30 in the morning.” When schools...
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BirdBox challenge leads to deadly injuries
With a new meme or trend overtaking the Internet seemingly every new day, it should come as no surprise that the newest challenge has arguably...
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Black History should be celebrated year round
A check of most history textbooks reveals who has been most valued in our history: white men’s names cover the pages. Sure, a name drop...
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Preparation key to survive finals
It’s that time of the year that every student dreads. Finals. The name of the two-day test fest is very fitting: it can be the...
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After NFL Divisionals this weekend, Cowboys will face Rams, Chiefs will face Colts
The Divisional round of the NFL playoffs takes place this weekend and should be an exciting weekend of football. There are teams looking for redemption...
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Ways to endure family, Weather these relatives during holidays
The Politician With the holidays coming up just after midterms, politics are bound to come up when everyone is sitting around the dinner table. We’ve...
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School dance allows break from school stress
As the new year kicks off to a start, the high school is offering the second annual “Snowball dance” to students with no outstanding detentions...
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Climate Change – Greenhouse gas emissions damaging Iowa’s crop production
The wildfires in California have destroyed all in its path, leaving many people without homes and available medical care. The natural disasters like this one...
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Fall Festival arrives for Cedar Valley Arboretum
It’s Fall Festival at Cedar Valley Arboretum. Scarecrows are set up to welcome all the visitors for fall. During these four weeks of Fall Fest, on average, 1,500 people...
