Just months into his second term, President Obama is facing sharp criticism from across the country for the government’s policy involving the use of drone strikes. This policy permits the federal government to kill any American citizen who is a suspected high-ranking al Qaeda operative...

Tomorrow, March 23rd, the annual campus cleanup day will take place at Dixon High School. It will start at 8:30 and will last until 12:30, but it may run longer than that if there is a lot of work to be done. Students who come help out will receive community service hours for their work,...

It’s never an NFL offseason without a few big rumors buzzing around, and the word on the street is that the Minnesota Vikings are looking to trade star wide receiver Percy Harvin for a couple of draft picks. Right now, the San Francisco 49ers look like one of the teams that could use...

We are living in a world of technology, which is an important realization to make for educational purposes. Computer skills are becoming increasingly necessary to be successful in the working world, playing a part in communication and work productivity. To productivity.fully grasp these...

In the great system of federalism that we use in the United States today, there are big differences between the powers of the federal and city governments. Of course, the federal government must rule over the entire country while cities only govern a relatively tiny area. This is clearly...

As classes were ending on December 14 in Dixon, a long, relaxing winter break was on the minds of most Dixon High students. When they got home and turned on the television, however, the day became one of heartbreak, bearing the tragic news of a terrible school shooting in a town not all that...

Since the creation of the first gaming system, companies have competed to make the best video game every year. Amount of copies sold is a factor in determining this, but overall popularity with players, quality of visual graphics, compelling storyline, and other factors also play a role in...

A few months ago, the world witnessed the pinnacle of sporting competition: the Olympics. Happening every 4 years, the summer Olympics bring together the best of the best to compete for their country, striving to win golf medals and obtain eternal glory. One sport, however, has been missing...

Election night is always an emotional roller coaster, ending in half of the country cheering while the other half worries about the future. This was especially true as the United States saw its closest election since that during the year 2000, in which the winner was unknown for about 6 weeks....

With the release of more and more products that are looking and functioning increasingly similar, Apple has recently come under heavy fire from critics. Many people complain that there are not enough differences between Apple products, especially between subsequent product releases (for...

I know, golf is a pretty lame topic if you do not play it, but those involved in the golfing world have most likely heard about TaylorMade’s newest club line: the RBZs. They mainly boast extra distance for each club, which turns out to be around 5-10 extra yards for the average golfer, and,...

As the new journalism class begins to get into a rhythm, it is becoming more clear that this year will be special. A class full of motivated writers and dedicated leaders collaborating to make a finished product that people want to see is every executive editor’s dream. Sure it has been...