Due to the apartheid state of Israel, people living in Palestine exchange their freedom for safety. When I went to Palestine this winter break, I witnessed Israelis and their allies’ unjust treatment...
Over the past month, immense amounts of legislation have been introduced targeting Iowa’s youth. A multitude of bills targeting the young LGBTQ+ population and the material being taught in schools K-12...
Jules Keranen, Entertainment Editor
• April 25, 2023
With the Spring Equinox officially marking the end of winter and rain taking the place of snow in Iowa, it’s no surprise that new trends begin to bloom to accommodate for the warmer weather. Out goes...
“Oh, so you just sit around in your pajamas all day staring at a screen with no one to talk to?” This is the common assumption made when another teenager hears that I am in online school. Yet, my presence...
Hi, I’m Janet, the Ombuds. “I’m sorry, what was that?” “You’re who?” “Oms-what?” These are typical responses I receive when I introduce myself as the Ombuds for the ICCSD.
Most people...
Designing the lunch menu is an intricate balancing act between cooking and transportation logistics, federal requirements and student demand. With all this to consider, additional vegetarian options end...
Gender-affirming care saves lives, and Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa State government have taken that away. Signed into law March 22, Senate Files 538 and 482 ban gender-affirming care for minors, and...
When I was in sixth grade, 11 years old, I almost killed myself after realizing I was not straight. And whether it was because the only times I heard about the LGBTQ+ community were in hushed tones or whether it was something society had taught me without words, I thought that not being straight meant I deserved to die. However, not only am I alive today, but I proudly lead Colors Club, which celebrates and supports the LGBTQ+ community.
While most people think the increasing number of states sanctioning girl's flag football is a push for equality while ensuring the safety of players, it is the opposite.
As girl's flag football continues...
Progress is only made by those who open their minds to it. One of the benefits of the widespread use of social media is how much easier it has become to share new ideas with the rest of the world. The...
Is it truly a luxury for clothing to have deep and effective pockets? Many men would say no. Almost all women would answer yes. When someone shows off a new dress, pants, or other pair of bottoms, chances...
