President Trump's Impeachment is the third in United States history.
Lola Mull, Copy Editor
January 10, 2020 • No Comments
History of Impeachment Only three times has Impeachment occurred in American history; Andrew Johnson in 1868, Bill Clinton in 1998, and finally, the 45th and current U.S. president, Donald Trump in 2019. Impeachment is the process by which a legislative body charges a government official with a crime or crimes. In the president’s case, the House of Representatives votes on whether or not to charge the president with the crime or misdemeanor, the case then gets sent to the Senate to vote on whether or not to remove the president from office. For Donald Trump, the House lead the inquiry into charges of foreign interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. On Dec. 18th, 2019, the House voted on the findings of the inquiry and formally impeached Trump. Why they Impeached Donald Trump On...
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December 19, 2019
Anti-addiction campaigns do not pave a path of redemption for addicts but instead paint the picture that their mistake has ruined their life and this is unchangeable, when in fact this is not true whatsoever. Addiction is an epidemic and a seemingly never-changing problem that stems from deep-rooted human nature....
December 3, 2019
Did you know that over 60 million water bottles end up in a landfill across the world each day, adding up to over 22 billion water bottles a year? Some local Grand Ledge students know this, and they are trying their hardest to lessen this impact. The Grand Ledge High School (GLHS) Environmental Club, led by presidents...
November 7, 2019
For the first time ever, Grand Ledge High School is now offering a free technical training program. This program is a class that occurs 3-6pm after school on Mondays and certifies in PCA (Personal Care Aide). Like most programs, there are entry requirements. In order to apply for this program, students...
Cam Roberts, Sports Editor
January 17, 2020 • No Comments
When January hits at GLHS, many things come to the students minds. Getting over Christmas and winter break, heading into the new year, but most importantly, basketball season is in full swing. The team has a star-studded roster this 2019-20 season, with multiple returning starters to compliment. The boys have been in the gym and weight room since the summertime and have shown nothing but promise. The hype around this year’s team has been floating about since school started, and it is visible inside the gym on every game day. The team consists of a strong starting five: Senior Jared Houghton, Junior Devan Wilson, Sophomore Isiah...
Recent Sports Stories
December 16, 2019
Meet the Comets was a family fun event that takes place every year at the high school, that kicks off the intro to all winter sports introducing the coaches and players. For the 2019 school year, the event took place on Nov. 26, doors opened at 5:45PM. Once the doors opened, students of various ages with...
November 6, 2019
Whether playing in a league for money with a three to four digit jackpot to the winner, or just playing for fun with friends, fantasy football can provide entertainment and more competitiveness as fans watching favorite players and teams play. Every NFL season, fantasy football gurus come out of the dark to...
November 2, 2019
GL Girls swim has not only been a Capital Area Activities Conference, or CAAC Blue, powerhouse for the last few years, but has also had serious state title contenders as well. When it comes to this year’s varsity swim team, expect nothing different. Even with their previous coach of several years, Coach...
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Recent Features Stories
January 17, 2020
Teacher's goals may revolve around different things, like their classes or personal lives, but they still want to succeed as much as the students they teach. While resolutions are a controversial topic, “most people don’t follow them. My mom asks why I didn’t do something positive? Because...
January 13, 2020
There are many different ways to celebrate New Years, people watch the ball drop in Times Square, others hang out with friends and shoot confetti all night, but some celebrate by watching YouTube’s annual rewind video. Ever since 2010, YouTube has put out a single video that celebrates the year and...
January 9, 2020
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Matthew Faccio, Staff Writer
January 28, 2020
Music is one of the most primal and integral forms of entertainment that we as humans have had the benefit of discovering. Music, as a broad term, is everywhere, and that is sometimes taken for granted. With the end of 2019, it seems almost necessary to do a recap of some of the most breathtaking and inspiring musical artists over the past decade to commemorate not only the artist but the art itself. Starting out with hip-hop music, the face of this genre has been terraformed by a variety of talented groups and individuals over this last decade. Kendrick Lamar is undeniably one of the best lyricists at the moment, which may sound like a bold claim, but there is a reason he has won a Pulitzer Prize. Kendrick Lamar’s music acts as a medium for him to voice social change regarding ethnicity and socio-economic status inside...
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January 27, 2020
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” came out this winter, just in time for Christmas. The supposed finale to the series came with low expectations, after Star Wars fans were disappointed by “The Last Jedi” in 2017. In some senses, the new Star Wars film ignores what their audiences were expecting, but in...
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There are many different ways to celebrate New Years, people watch the ball drop in Times Square, others hang out with friends and shoot confetti all night, but some celebrate by watching YouTube’s annual rewind video. Ever since 2010, YouTube has put out a single video that celebrates the year and...
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The newest introduction to one of the oldest racing game franchises in the industry, Need for Speed: Heat has finally been released. It reintroduces many aspects from previous entries, like engaging pursuits, various vehicle customization options, and arcade-like racing mechanics. Need For Speed: Heat has...
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December 16, 2019
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