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Close Gubernatorial Race for New Jersey

Close Gubernatorial Race for New Jersey

Doris Lee, Editor November 12, 2021

On November 2, the 2021 New Jersey gubernatorial election commenced with candidates Philip Murphy and Jack Ciattarelli. Contradicting the majority of people's pre-existing predictions, it was a rather...

President Joe Biden Proposes Universal Preschool and Community College

President Joe Biden Proposes Universal Preschool and Community College

Rylee Farrar, Editor May 7, 2021

During his fifth month in office, President Joe Biden has created a $1.8 trillion proposal to make education more accessible to Americans. The American Families Plan will include free community college...

46th President Biden's Future for the United States of America

46th President Biden’s Future for the United States of America

Doris Lee, Editor February 5, 2021

"We have come so far. But we still have far to go." - President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr., Inaugural Address 2021 On January 20, 2021, Americans witnessed an important event that only occurs every four...

Super Tuesday: What it is and why you should care

Super Tuesday: What it is and why you should care

Sean Lee, Staff Writer March 6, 2020

March 3 is Super Tuesday. This event is one of the most important political dates for Americans as a third of delegates will pledge their support for the Democratic nominee. This Super Tuesday is significant...

Donald Trump becomes the third president to be impeached

Donald Trump becomes the third president to be impeached

Sean Lee, Staff Writer January 3, 2020

On December 18, President Trump became the third U.S. President to be impeached by the House of Representatives. The House imposed two articles of impeachment on the president. The two articles stated...

Elizabeth Warren proposes student loan forgiveness

Elizabeth Warren proposes student loan forgiveness

Ryan Real, Staff Writer May 3, 2019

Senator Elizabeth Warren has recently announced that she is looking  to capture the Democratic nominee for the 2020 Presidential Election. Like many candidates, she has been pitching ideas to try to gain...

Taking a short pause in a long conflict

Taking a short pause in a long conflict

Ryan Real, Staff Writer February 1, 2019

A three week break from the government shutdown was granted as President Trump continues to fight for funding for his long-promised wall. However, another government shutdown could commence on February...

Diversity celebrated in 2018 midterm elections

Diversity celebrated in 2018 midterm elections

Ryan Real, Staff Writer December 7, 2018

Congress became more diverse as it welcomed women, minorities, and members of the LGBTQ community after the midterm elections. With a previous record of 85, the House is projected to now have 100 women...

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