By: Alex Durante
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
By: Payton Hefright
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
By: Jared Beers
After a long regular season and through hard-fought games, the famous Super Bowl rolls around for two NFL teams who have earned a spot in the big playoff game. This year it was on February 2, 2020 in Miami, Florida. Continue reading Tackling the Super Bowl
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