Students celebrate Prayer at the Pole Day
An annual Christian celebration of prayer celebrated community, families, friends, and churches this morning around the country.
Civics
US Sen. Bernie Sanders comes to Naperville
US Sen Bernie Sanders of Vt. came to IL to talk to students about the political revolution he started when he ran for president in 2016.
Trump signals DACA’s heartless end
Donald Trump signaled to end the DACA program, but his notice may spur Congress to enact meaningful immigration reforms. Don’t hold your breath.
EPA head denies humanity’s role in climate change
Despite growing evidence, officials at the US Environmental Protection Agency suggest CO2 isn’t a major contributor to global warming.
Students react in print to a few Trump issues
Many Jewish cemeteries have been vandalized; some students remain optimistic despite bigotry Trump’s campaign may have encouraged.
Trump addresses Congress for the 1st time
Donald Trump delivered a speech before a joint session of Congress last night, denouncing bigotry, calling for school choice, and pleading for harmony.
Jewish student goes undercover in Christian America
Racism and antisemitism against students have been reported in Los Angeles, Calif., and Rockville, Md., in the latest installment of “Today in Hate.”
On the Day Without Immigrants
Protests took place in many US cities over Pres. Trump’s travel ban and immigration enforcement policies. A Day Without Immigrants on Feb. 16.
We the People: state champs from IL, Md.
How well student teams from across the nation know the Constitution will be put to the test at the national finals in April.
Mr. President, the Constitution says, ‘Hey!’
The executive order banning people from 7 predominantly Muslim countries has fallen. What’s next, according to our laws?