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In a year full of political turmoil, controversial conversations in the classroom have become increasingly prevalent, raising the question: should teachers share their political views with students?

Freedom of teach

Maya Chu and Krisha Kapoor
June 6, 2021

Behind the mascot: “Hector” the Trojan

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter
June 4, 2021
Paras Bassuk '21 advocates for students to have a say in Iowa government.

2021’s Last Story: Paras Bassuk ’21

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
May 30, 2021
AP testing started on May 15, and students will be testing both online and in person through June 3

AP Testing in 2021: What you need to know

Vivian Polgreen, Reporter
May 18, 2021
Image by Alexander Shatov used with permission

ICCSD’s Discord ban recap

Carter McLaughlin, Reporter
May 18, 2021
The yearbook staff celebrating the completion of the 2021 yearbook on April 2. This year's staff is combined in-person and online students.

Trojan Epic yearbook releases distribution dates

Vivian Polgreen, Reporter
May 8, 2021
The chosen one stands, triumphantly, wielding the legendary sword.

What makes a chosen one: a trope analysis

Carter McLaughlin, Reporter
May 2, 2021
Meena Tate '23 is swarmed by her teammates as they celebrate her goal to put the Trojans up 1-0 against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 22.

Girls soccer edges out City 1-0

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
April 22, 2021
Dongari meets via Zoom every Tuesday at 8:15.

Korean culture club launches fundraiser against anti-Asian hate

Soomin Koh, Reporter
April 21, 2021
A story waits to be written.

Beyond the page: What I learned from my writing class

Luke Krchak, Reporter
April 2, 2021
ICCSD students reflect on COVID-19 after a year in quarantine.

A year of COVID-19

Bess Frerichs, Carter McLaughlin, and Maddy Smith
March 31, 2021
Fred Hampton delivers a speech in 1969.

“Judas and the Black Messiah” fails to capture the revolutionary spirit of Fred Hampton

Jack Harris, Online Arts Editor
March 2, 2021
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