Spring Issue: “Change”

On February 14th, a mass shooting occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, provoking fear and anger both within our own classrooms and across the nation. The following day at Eagan High School, a few students allegedly overheard a classmate expressing sympathy for the shooter. A school administrator was notified, then the school resource officer. Police searched the student...

Last Wednesday, students all over America walked out of their classrooms at 10 a.m. to protest our country’s lack of gun control. The walkout was initially inspired by the shooting that occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida which left 17 students dead. The shooting appalled many students and staff, leading them to take action in support of gun control. The goal was...

In 1969, the Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District set a precedent that is frequently used today. It was the first of many cases to define the constitutional rights of students in relation to free speech in public schools. In light of the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida, students at EHS participated in a 17-minute nationwide walkout to support...

With the youth activism that has taken the country by storm, students at Minnesota’s OutFront youth summit took the chance to join in. Six Eagan students from Spectrums had the opportunity to attend this summit on March 15th, learning more about the LGBTQ community and the stories of those within it. In the afternoon, there was an organized march from St. Paul College to the State Capital. It ended ...

On Wednesday, numerous Eagan High School students joined millions of others around the country to honor the victims of school shootings in America and fight for stronger gun legislation. EHS teachers held the doors for students walking out of school, and many, including principal Dr. Polly Reikowski, were present. Unfortunately, this was not the case for many schools. Eagan was lucky in that students...

So far in 2018, we’ve seen an impressive amount of protests and marches not only around the country but throughout the world. Whether or not you agree with the opinions expressed in these rallies and marches, you can’t deny that people have a lot to say and are using their voices to make a difference. On Saturday, May 5th, the Animal Humane Society is holding its largest annual fundraiser, the Wa...

So, you’ve found a political issue you’re passionate about. Maybe you’ve posted on social media or attended an event. That’s great! But sometimes it’s hard to feel like one individual can make any significant difference. The good news is a thoughtful Instagram post or a school walkout is just the beginning, and there are lots of other ways to make a real impact in today’s political sphere. ...

The classrooms of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have been the ones directly affected by gun violence, with 17 students dying from the attack. But the nation’s students are beginning to raise their voice against government inaction. Eagan High School is one among many to arrange events against gun violence, with students Jason Scheller and Emma Anderson partaking in a vigil speech on Friday,...