Facing hardship through COVID-19
Sujata Gandhi, Reporter
May 1, 2020
Many people, including New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo, have said that COVID-19 has been bringing together people as equals, that is doesn’t discriminate. Then why are certain groups more frequently hospitalized, more likely to die? What about people who were already facing hardship before th...
Most Americans just received $1200 from the federal government. What now?
Nic Sloan, Co-Editor
April 24, 2020
Millions of Americans awoke in mid-April to see a $1200+ deposit into their account from the federal government. This is a part of the $2 trillion CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) Act recently signed into law last month. This bill was passed in an effort to stimulate the econ...
Where Are The Children, Daybell!
Diamond Garcia-Alvarez, Reporter/Social Media Editor
April 21, 2020
Last Updated: Apr. 21, 2020 Picture of Mrs. Tauna Fisher wearing a hoodie that says "WHERE ARE THE KIDS?" Credit to Mrs. Fisher for this photo. Lori V. Daybell is being held in the Madison County Jail on a $1 million bail. Her charges consist of two counts of Felony Child Abandonment, Misdemeanor Res...
Lynching declared a federal hate crime
Nic Sloan, Co-Editor
April 7, 2020
In 1955, 14 year old Emmett Till was brutally kidnapped, beaten, and murdered in a hate crime involving false accusations. Now 65 years later in 2020, America has given acknowledgement to it’s shameful past. On February 26th, the House passed a historic bill declaring lynching a federal hate crime. ...
Trump Acquitted
Bianca Fairchild, Editor In Chief
February 26, 2020
KNOW The Impeachment Inquiry that questioned the integrity of President Donald Trump began on Sept. 24, 2019. On Feb. 5, Trump was acquitted on all charges in the trial, including obstruction of Congress and abuse of power. Senators and House Representatives found themselves at a crossroads, attempting to...
IF Recreation Center Out Of Space
Morrison Jones-Thiede, Reporter/Page Editor
January 29, 2020
An unfortunate dilemma has occurred at the Idaho Falls Rec Center: they have ran out of space for all the teams that would usually use the area. There are 27 high school level teams, and local teams are given priority; however there just wasn’t enough room for all the teams this year. So now there a...
Assassinations, Sanctions Between Two Nations
Nic Sloan, Co-Editor
January 29, 2020
KNOW Panic has swept through the nation as conflicts between the USA and Iran are suddenly on the rise. On Jan. 2, 2020, President Donald Trump authorized a precision drone strike on top Iranian commander, Qasem Soleimani. The strike ultimately ended up being effective, killing Soleimani. According to...
Local Communities Raise Awareness For AIDS
Morrison Jones-Thiede, Reporter/Page Editor
December 18, 2019
December 1st is World AIDS day, and to help bring awareness to AIDS and STDs, Eastern Idaho Public Health is joining up with Breaking Boundaries to offer a rapid testing for HIV and STDs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis. They are going to be doing the free testing at the Health Center here in to...
Human Trafficking: the Modern-day Slavery
Kate Santoyo, Reporter
December 18, 2019
Efforts to stop human trafficking throughout Idaho and beyond hope to put an end to the heinous practice. The USA is known for the land of the free. Yet, 300,000 people in the US have their freedom taken away from them every day. This isn't just a number; each person has a life ju...
Helping hands meet at the Humanitarian center
Lesley Moreno, Reporter
December 18, 2019
The Idaho Falls Humanitarian Center, located at 1415 Northgate Mile, seeks to alleviate suffering both locally and around the world. The center is a place where families and friends go to volunteer and donate. Some of the things they make to donate are handmade quilts, newborn quilts, newborn kits, m...
OK, Boomer
Bianca Fairchild, Editor In Chief
November 22, 2019
Conflict between older and younger generations has been a constant problem for decades, but in recent years, tensions between Millennials and Baby Boomers have led to turmoil for everyone involved, and now Gen Z. While Baby Boomers have called younger generations “snowflakes” as a way to personify the incre...
Teen Inventions
TayLee Sanders, Reporter/Writer
November 19, 2019
Teen invention may save lives By Taylee Sanders Most freshmen do not have a license to drive, but that does not prevent them from saving lives. Fourteen-year-old Alaina Gessler designed a solution to eliminate a car’s blind spot. She utilizes a camera and a mini-projector to show the driver what ...
Sujata Gandhi, Reporter
May 1, 2020
Many people, including New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo, have said that COVID-19 has been bringing together people as equals, that is doesn’t discriminate. Then why...
Most Americans just received $1200 from the federal government. What now?
April 24, 2020
Where Are The Children, Daybell!
April 21, 2020
Lynching declared a federal hate crime
April 7, 2020
February 26, 2020
In basketball history, there have been many players that are considered “legends” or “gods,” some of them being Michael Jordan, Lebron James, and the one and only,...
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Eli Sorensen, Senior Design Editor
April 30, 2020
For any rising music star, the sophomore album is a defining moment in the trajectory of their career. While a debut release has the potential to make waves and place an artist...
April 10, 2020
K-pop (short for Korean pop) has exploded in popularity over the past few years because the sexy dancing makes fans hypnotized to the powerful vocals and rhythmic rap . Ever...
YouTube Channels to Watch While You Self-Quarantine
April 10, 2020
Outbreak: a Must Watch Movie Review
April 10, 2020