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Caroline Mascardo

Caroline Mascardo, Editorials Editor and Copy Editor

(they/them) Caroline Mascardo is a senior at West High, and they are the editorials editor and a copy editor for the print publication. In their free time, Caroline enjoys watching movies, eating Hi-Chews and improving their mad graphic design skills. Their Spotify is @Kaholeen Mahskahdoh.

All content by Caroline Mascardo
Stories in The Radish, WSS satire series, should not be taken seriously, as they bear faint resemblance to reality.

The Radish

April 27, 2021
In recent months, a series of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation has been introduced in Iowa.

The end of the rainbow

April 23, 2021
Despite progress made toward the inclusion of transgender and non-binary athletes in high school sports, challenges and stigmas are still prevalent in athletic programs throughout the state.

Beyond the binary

February 26, 2021
Community members hold signs in support of transgender rights at a “Support Trans Lives” rally at the Pentacrest Oct. 25, 2018.

Iowans weigh in on bill limiting gender identity in curriculum

February 18, 2021
Iowa state senators discussed SSB 1065 with students and educators Jan. 25.

Iowans weigh in on proposed school funding bill

January 25, 2021
Sen. Amy Sinclairs starkly different bills illustrate what she does not prioritize: protecting transgender students in Iowa.

Caroline’s Comics: Protect the bunnies, forget trans youth

January 20, 2021
President Trump and his Twitter account survey the chaos of last weeks Capitol riots.

Caroline’s Comics: Watching American democracy burn

January 13, 2021
As the 116th U.S. Congress came to a close Jan. 3, so did hopes for a $2000 stimulus check.

Caroline’s Comics: McConnell and the $2000 stimulus check

January 7, 2021
WSS satire series is back for its third installment.

The Radish

December 22, 2020
Whatever President Trumps says, the rest of the GOP tends to follow.

Caroline’s Comics: Follow the leader

December 9, 2020
President Trumps spread of disinformation has only made the transition of power more challenging and further polarized the two parties.

Caroline’s Comics: Taking it to Twitter

November 30, 2020
Has the ICCSD been transparent enough with students about COVID-19 cases in schools? The editorial board voted no, 26-0.

Editorial: Counting the cases

November 26, 2020
Jeff Bezos, Gov. Kim Reynolds and a schoolchild appropriating Indigenous culture celebrate Thanksgiving, disregarding COVID-19 preventative measures.

Caroline’s Comics: Thanksgiving 2020

November 24, 2020
The divide between Democrats and Republicans is ever-apparent.

What’s at stake

November 21, 2020
Kim Reynolds COVID-19 response has been far from adequate, and case numbers show no sign of slowing down.

Caroline’s Comics: Donald’s puppet show

November 16, 2020
President Trumps post-election actions can only be described as immature and cringe-worthy.

Caroline’s Comics: Post-election tantrums

November 9, 2020

[Video] WSS staffers quit social media for a week

November 6, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci and President Donald Trump discuss the status of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Caroline’s Comics: Logic versus ignorance

November 3, 2020
A comparison of President Trumps views on windmills and the China plague.

Caroline’s Comics: Windmills

October 26, 2020
Carolines Comics features Amy Coney Barrett during her Supreme Court hearings as the presidential election approaches.

Caroline’s Comics: The Notorious A.C.B. (part two)

October 19, 2020
The Iowa City City Council speaks at an IFR protest at the Pentacrest.

2020 summer recap

October 16, 2020
Carolines Comics: Pence versus a fly

Caroline’s Comics: Pence versus a fly

October 12, 2020
President Trumps replacement pick for the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg is Republican Amy Coney Barrett, a strong proponent of pro-life policies. The presidents choice has been met with criticism on both sides, and many oppose his efforts to instate A.C.B. before the November election.

Caroline’s Comics: The Notorious(ly conservative) A.C.B.

October 5, 2020
Carolines Comics: 30 years later

Caroline’s Comics: 30 years later

October 5, 2020
Student Senate will hold its first school-wide webinar on Aug. 27.

[Photo] Student Senate to hold first monthly webinar

August 26, 2020
Number 14 Maddie Caylor 22 prepares to strike the ball during the second inning.

[Photo] Women of Troy host doubleheader against Prairie

June 19, 2020
Mayor Bruce Teague smiles at the audience while giving his introductory speech. We have racial tension at its highest that cannot and has not been ignored, Teague said.

Final Speak Up, Speak Out event held at Mercer Park

June 7, 2020
Iowa City Mayor Pro Tem Mazahir Salih speaks at the Speak Up, Speak Out event. African American and people of color are dying not just by the police. They are dying mentally, they die emotionally, she said.

Second Speak Up, Speak Out event held at Pheasant Ridge

June 6, 2020
Andrew Burgess ’20 teaches a piano lesson on Zoom. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, MusiCommunity lessons have since moved online.

Student-run organization offers online music lessons during COVID-19

May 20, 2020
Abigail Greenleaf searches for love in all the wrong places.

Looking back: Where to find love?

March 12, 2020
The display case in the Commons and an exhibit in the library have become the only predominant advertisements of Black History Month at West High this February.

Looking back: Black History Month paid little attention at West

February 28, 2020
Photo for 1988 issue of the West Side Story depicts a young woman smoking. In this issue the editorial board called out hypocrisy in the rules on students smoking.

Looking back: Let students smoke

January 30, 2020
Looking back is a series in which WSS interns pull articles from decades of archives and reflect on the content as a current West High Student.

Looking back: Hand-holding brings administrative action

December 28, 2019
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