The Academy Awards, more commonly known as the Oscars, are back for their 92nd year. The Oscars are awards for “artistic and technical merit” in the film industry. The award show is important for different reasons, one of which being that if an actor wins one, they could get more popular, get more work, and get people to take them more seriously. For many actors and film makers, it is a career goal to be nominated for, or win an Oscar. Continue reading Nominating the Best: Oscars 2020→
It’s hard to believe, but this marks five years since Eisenhower re-opened as a K-12 school. In honor of that, The Squire took some time this winter to find out more about the school’s past, present, and future. We would like to thank Ms. Walter in the library for the historical information. Continue reading Reflecting on the Renovation of Eisenhower→
Whether it’s social media, the results of the last presidential election, or a number of other factors, young people across the country seem to be taking an increasingly strong stance on politics. With organizations like Rock the Vote, Head Count, and other initiatives with focuses on a variety of issues, young people are being encouraged to exercise that right now more than ever. They see ads on Instagram, posts and tweets of celebrities bearing an “I Voted” sticker, in addition to hearing the urgent claims that they can make a difference. According to census.gov, among 18 to 29-year-olds, voter turnout went from 20 percent in 2014 to 36 percent in 2018, the largest percentage point increase for any age group — a 79 percent jump. Continue reading Becoming Politically Involved in 2020→
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