Climate Change Crisis Still Concerns Students
by Cadence Gutman, staff writer SEPTEMBER 2022 — The Federal government of the United States officially began to take an active role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by passing the Inflation Reduction Act Aug. 16. Although there have been previous attempts to combat the rise in greenhouse gas emissions, none have ever been this aggressive. In its entirety, the…
Ohio’s New Graduation Requirements Take Effect This Year
by Avery Miller, staff writer SEPTEMBER 2022 — Ohio’s new graduation requirements for the class of 2023 and beyond allow students a more customized high school experience through earning seals on their diplomas. The seals allow students to show proof of proficiency in various areas and are earned by meeting the state or locally defined requirements. “Students need…
Congress Summer Laws In Review
by Jesse Mitchell, staff writer SEPTEMBER 2022 — Extensive pieces of legislation were passed this summer by the 117th Congress, as the most recent wave of legislation makes its way to President Joe Biden’s desk. Everything from climate change, tax reform, healthcare cost reductions, gun safety, background checks, and semiconductor manufacturing have received significant advances thanks to…
The End of a Nearly 50-Year-Old Era: The Summer Without Roe v. Wade
By Ken Burchett, associate editor, and Alyssa Cocchiola, editor-in-chief AUGUST 2022 — Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court case that considered abortion a right to privacy by the 14th Amendment, was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court by a 6-3 vote June 24. Following the decision, protests were held, legislation was enacted, and the legality of abortion…
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