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A Debate of Marijuana Legalization

A Debate of Marijuana Legalization

Geny Shaw, Editor-In Chief February 28, 2024

  Legalization is the process of removing a legal prohibition against something that is currently not legal. One consumption of this subject is illegal drugs. Any Cannabis product, medical included,...

Attendees hold books in support of Idaho libraries at the “Idaho Freedom to Read-in” event held at the Idaho Capitol Building on Jan. 13, 2024. The event was organized by the Idaho Library Association, alongside the Meridian Library Alliance, the North Central Idaho Alliance, the Community Library Network Alliance, and Rediscovered Books. (Mia Maldonado/Idaho Capital Sun)

Controversial Idaho Bill Sparks Fiery Debate Over Relocating “Dangerous” Books

February 27, 2024

Many people are aware that the First Amendment gives us, United States of America Citizens, the right to speak on any subject, known as free speech. While that specific right may be in question today,...

Unraveling the Birth Order Myth

Unraveling the Birth Order Myth

Ainsley Ostler, Co-Editor February 2, 2024

The question of whether your personality is dependent on an individual's position among siblings has been a long-standing question that has stumped the general public as well as the very scientists who...

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard Has Been Released From Prison

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard Has Been Released From Prison

Cole Whitwell, Reporter January 30, 2024

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, who was found guilty of assisting the murder of her abusive mother Dee Dee Blanchard, was recently released from prison Thursday, December 28, 2023 after serving 8 years of her 10...

Powerful Earthquake hits Japan

Powerful Earthquake hits Japan

Esmeralda Casas, Reporter January 30, 2024

On January 1, 2024 a 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Japan, with killing at least 200 people. About 500 were stranded in airports, unable to leave at all. Blankets and food were provided because they were...

Music, Memory, Mood

Music, Memory, Mood

Emma Croxford, Reporter January 3, 2024

Music is all around us and it has been for many years. It is used for so many things such as to soothe, bring different emotions to situations, and can even dictate moods. Mothers use lullabies to soothe...

A Secret Santa Surprise

A Secret Santa Surprise

Ainsley Ostler, Co-Editor January 2, 2024

Around the Christmas season, we often go in search of uplifting stories that help us feel the holiday spirit. East Idaho has a “Secret Santa” who has been giving away generously large amounts of money...

Petition to Ban Aerial Shooting in Idaho National Forests

Petition to Ban Aerial Shooting in Idaho National Forests

Nathan Seabury, Reporter January 2, 2024

On Tuesday, November 28, the Center for Biological Diversity published a petition against the usage of aerial gunning in Idaho national forests. Aerial gunning is the usage of planes or helicopters to...

The Politics of Abortion

The Politics of Abortion

Geny Shaw, Editor-In Chief November 15, 2023

Abortion has been one of the biggest, consequential issues the U.S. and its people have endured. It has been a long-contentious debate in America, going back further than most people think.  In the mid-1800s,...

Maui Blazing Fires

Maui Blazing Fires

Bianca Leiva, Co-editor October 2, 2023

On August 8th, the state of Hawaii suffered a catastrophic event that led to Maui and its surrounding areas on fire. The Maui service sent everyone a red flag on Thursday at 6 p.m. to warn everyone that...

Earth Day

Earth Day

Geny Shaw, Social Media Manager May 25, 2023

  Earth Day was founded by Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin in 1970. Earth Day is a day that is celebrated on April 22nd every year. It is when people all over the world come together...

Highland High School Covered in Flames

Highland High School Covered in Flames

MiaLynn Priest, Reporter May 25, 2023

A fire breaks out on Friday which sets Highland High School ablaze. No one was reported to be in the building at the time. Firefighters were soon called to the scene and were able to fight the fire and...

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