Politics

The Subtle Downside to Progressive Taxing

By Liza Lewis, Junior Reporter

In almost every aspect of American life, we celebrate the winners. From the medals we award olympians to the promotions we give to our hardest workers, our culture is built…

TSA’s New Hire: ICE Agents

By Maya Tafolla, Politics Editor

On March 23, the Trump administration sent Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to 14 major airports in the United States. This was in order to compensate for the lack of…

Dire Straits: Iran War Fuels Anxiety at Gas Pumps

By Camilla Sheftel, Reporter

Gas prices have soared since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, alarming Americans at the pump. In late March, national prices reached $4 per gallon, while diesel…

In Review: The 2026 Illinois Primary Elections

By Jackson Pick, Editor-in-Chief

On March 17, Voters in Illinois headed to the polls to decide which candidates would appear on the ballot in the November 2026 midterm elections. As election night wore on…

Why Were ICE Agents at the Airport?

By Ellie Kim, Junior Reporter

As a prolonged federal funding standoff disrupted airport operations across the United States in early 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were deployed to assist the underfunded Transportation Security…

‘No Kings’ Protests Gain Traction Across The US

By Liza Lewis, Junior Reporter

On March 28, millions of protesters took to the streets chanting the words: “No thrones. No crowns. No kings.” No Kings – a nationwide protest movement – aims to oppose…

Illinois Prepares for the 2026 Primary Election

By Ella Brys, Reporter

Illinois voters will soon head to the polls for the 2026 primary elections, which will take place on Tuesday, March 17. The primary elections will determine which candidates from each…

Where is ICE’s Accountability?

By Maya Tafolla, Politics Editor

“Mission: Protect America through criminal investigations and enforcing immigration laws to preserve national security and public safety.” The mission statement for Immigration Custom Enforcement (ICE) is one of the first…

Inside ICE’s Massive Expansion: Detained, Deported or Dead

By Amalia Rosen, Opinions Editor

The last year has seen the number of Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers increase by 120%, leading to conflict and questions across the country. In 2025, 43,305 ICE arrests were…