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The Liberal Party had a surprising victory in the Canadian election, mostly due to American aggression by the Trump administration.

American aggression pushes Canadian liberals into unlikely victory

Clark Lechtenberg, Multimedia Manager May 14, 2025

On March 14, Justin Trudeau resigned as the prime minister of Canada. A key member of the Liberal Party, Trudeau was prime minister for nearly ten years. In recent years, however, he became increasingly...

The new color discovery of “Olo” by using laser technology is gaining publicity. The new advancements in technology could lead to further scientific research.

Scientists discover new color called “olo”, creating promising future research opportunities for vision concerns

Ava Sauser, Student Life Editor May 12, 2025

On April 18, scientists from the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Washington School of Medicine published their findings of the evolutionary color named “olo”. Humans are able...

The Trump Administration prepares to implement new student loan collection plans that may send the economy into a downward spiral.

Trump Administration furthers the risk of an economic recession with student loan collection plans

Mackenzie Fah May 5, 2025

The Trump Administration is preparing to launch their plan for collecting defaulted student loan payments starting May 5, leaving many Americans scrambling to adjust their financial plans to pay off the...

An increasing amount of people needing glasses boosts sales.

Stark increase of worsening vision among people elicits concerns for underlying reasons

Ava Sauser, Student Life Editor April 30, 2025

Currently an estimated 2.3 billion people need vision correction of some sort, which is more than ever before. Experts have been conducting studies to determine what the underlying causes may be. However,...

Despite nearly a century of tradition and better health, many conspiracy theorists are attempting to remove fluoride from water for unknown reasons. Graphic made by Estelle Treiber with Creative Commons photo by Gage Skidmore.

RFK Jr. sparks fear and conspiracy while attempting to remove fluoride from public water supply

Clark Lechtenberg, Multimedia Manager April 25, 2025

In recent weeks, Secretary of Health Robert Kennedy Jr. has been hollering about fluoride and its many “dangers”. The known anti-vaxxer has made claims about how fluoride is slowly killing American...

As tensions rise in the United States from detainments and deportations due to protests, immigrants are more fearful of traveling and risking their path to becoming permanent US citizens.

Permanent residents afraid to travel and protest in fear of detainment

Swetha Narmeta, Feature Editor April 3, 2025

On Mar. 9, 2025, Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was arrested and detained for protesting against Israel. His arrest was justified on the grounds that his protests sparked antisemitic views. Despite...

Astronauts returned from the ISS after a long nine months. The astronauts listed were Nick Hague, Suni Williams, Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunav and Butch Wilmore.

NASA astronauts’ delayed return from space brings new scientific advancements in various fields

Raina Mishra, Copy Editor April 1, 2025

On March 18, NASA astronauts Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, returned from their mission on the International Space Station (ISS).  This mission,...

As students sit in class taking notes, it’s nearly impossible to tell if any students have 504 plans. 504 plans can be as simple as letting students have preference seating so they can see better.

Beyond the classroom: Iowa’s education crisis intensifies as 504 plans face legal threat

Emily Thoreson, Business Manager March 4, 2025

As Iowa’s education rankings continue to decline, so do the resources available to students--including medical 504 plans.  Iowa joins 16 other states in suing the United States government in an attempt...

Online unprofessionalism of US Government pages leave Americans wondering what is reliable when coming from the official White House.

Official White House posts spark concern over unreliability and decreasing professionalism

Estelle Treiber, News Editor March 4, 2025

Rising concerns for the credibility of official Executive platforms have been supported by millions of reactions to a White House social media post on Feb. 14, 2025.  The post was a take on a Valentines...

Pictured is the view from a window of an airliner flying from Moline to O’Hare International Airport.

2025 Aviation incidents raise concerns, but air travel remains safe and efficient

Sabrina Richards, A&E Editor February 24, 2025

The new year has brought many unexpected and exciting changes. However, one issue that has continually arisen in 2025 have been aviation incidents. There have been four major, high profile plane crashes...

Trump’s new tariffs could halt long-time trade relations with allied countries such as Canada and Mexico. This move would harm the American economy which has relied on foreign trade and relations for centuries.

Trump’s tariff policy: How new tariffs may impact the American economy

Clark Lechtenberg, Multimedia Manager February 18, 2025

On Feb. 1, the Trump administration enacted a series of tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, claiming they would stop the flow of fentanyl and undocumented migrants into the US country. This includes 25%...

Students are distracted by their phones and unable to focus on their schoolwork.

Governor Kim Reynolds enacts phone ban in all Iowa schools starting next school year

Swetha Narmeta, Feature Editor February 18, 2025

Governor Kim Reynolds implemented a new law on January 24, 2025 stating phones are banned in classrooms in Iowa schools. This law will go into effect starting July 1, 2025 and will continue through the...

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