Maddison Farris Lantern Staff The impeachment of President Donald Trump is a topic that is demanding the attention of all U.S. citizens. There are not many places that can be visited, in person or online, that do not have ads, opinions or posts regarding the current impeachment of President Trump and the 2020 election. On… Continue reading Here is the slice: Impeachment
I would like to begin by saying the Lantern does amazing work. I have read every issue that has come out since I started school here. Because I read every issue, I know your stories and op-ed pieces are held to a certain standard. I am writing to you today because of two op-ed pieces… Continue reading Letter to the Editor
Timothy Johnson Lantern Staff So long as you are not threatening someone with imminent violence, you can say whatever you want. This is what the First Amendment provides. However, the idea that you can say something that is hateful without consequence from the law does not sit well with many people. They believe it only… Continue reading Silencing hateful people only brews more hatred within them
Rachel McClurg Editor-in-Chief On Thursday, March 21, President Donald Trump signed an executive order regarding free speech on college campuses. This executive order potentially threatens college funding if they refuse to comply. According to Vice President of Student Services Bill Rinkenbaugh, there was a small issue in the past where a group wanted to protest… Continue reading Freedom of speech executive order threatens college funding
Magnus McFaulds Lantern Staff On Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, President Donald J. Trump declared a national emergency to get the funding required to pay for the Mexico, American border wall he proposed in 2016 while he was running for president. By declaring a national emergency, Trump is now able to move money from any department… Continue reading Trump declares emergency for border wall
Rachel McClurg Editor-in-Chief Don’t get me wrong, I’m a Trump supporter, but the government shutdowns can have more negative effects than positive ones. This partial government shutdown was brought about because President Donald Trump requested over $5 billion to build the wall. To say that not everyone was on board with this request is an… Continue reading Lack of funds for Wall forces government shutdown
Caelin Bragg Advertising & Distribution Manager “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything” is the slogan of Nike’s new ad campaign in cooperation with NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick came under heavy fire in 2016 after he began protesting injustice towards the African-American community in the United States. by sitting and later kneeling… Continue reading Nike reignites Kaepernick controversy with ad campaign
Darrah Walker Lantern Staff After the school mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, President Donald Trump began to defend the idea to arm school personnel. Just like the Kansas House Bill (HB) 2042 that would allow 18-year-olds to conceal carry, controversy has risen across the United States regarding arming school personnel. Trump has argued on Twitter… Continue reading Trump pushes to arm teachers
