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President Barack Obama delivers a health care address to a joint session of Congress at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., Sept. 9, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.

In the FBI we (should) trust

Cassie Valdez
February 9, 2018
The Nunes Memo is an attempt by House Republicans to silence the Russian investigation that threatens President Donald Trump's role in office.
The American Dream(ers)

The American Dream(ers)

Cassie Valdez
January 24, 2018
Despite the government shutdown, the fate of DACA has yet to be rescued.
Cheers to a new year

Cheers to a new year

Cassie Valdez
January 6, 2018
Blissful ignorance is great until you realize there's no escaping the consequences.
The people’s branch? Think again

The people’s branch? Think again

Cassie Valdez
December 26, 2017
Congress has been making decisions that do not entirely reflect the views of the masses.
"Because life is amazing, and we can, in the capital of a world learning to <3 better :) " Washington, DC's Capital TransPride was on May 20, 2017, hosted by The Studio Theatre

Protect through policy

Cassie Valdez
December 8, 2017
At a recent public meeting, negative comments regarding a statewide gender diversity regulation convinced the State Superintendent Steve Canavero to push back on advancing the policy for final approval from the state Legislative Commission.
Falling short

Falling short

Cassie Valdez
November 9, 2017
After evaluating all of the Editors-in-Chief before me, I feel like I'm not good enough to be in this position.
SATIRE: Apple is back at it again

SATIRE: Apple is back at it again

Cassie Valdez
November 1, 2017
The iPhone X comes out this Friday. Buy one to not only to show off, but also to prove how responsible you are with money.
An Hour In ... Senior Seminar

An Hour In … Senior Seminar

Cassie Valdez
October 23, 2017
During the Senior Seminar, seniors experienced a college fair, writing workshop and alumni panel.
It's not that deep

It’s not that deep

Cassie Valdez
October 17, 2017
Don't take high school drama so seriously.
PRO/CON: Land of the brave can't behave

PRO/CON: Land of the brave can’t behave

Cassie Valdez
October 1, 2017
Was kneeling during the National Anthem a good idea?
Beyoncé sand sculpture at the Fiesa 2015 International Sand Sculpture Festival in Pêra, Portugal

Too good to be true

Cassie Valdez
September 25, 2017
Idolizing celebrities too much can be a problem.
Time to dwell on the past

Time to dwell on the past

Cassie Valdez
September 17, 2017
History plays an important role in our present; that's why we must always remember.
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