By: Sofia Escudero With the recent administration, there has been a surge in deportations and the Trump administration has had the highest amount of deportations since 2019. Families all over America have been living in fear of possible deportation, whether they are a citizen or not. New policies have been put into place, such as the ability to be detained based on appearances to determine … Continue reading Support the Community With Holiday Cheer
By: Sofia Escudero Across Lancaster, students are speaking out for something bigger than themselves; the future of public education. What started as a Global Politics Internal Assessment turned into a powerful, student-led movement calling attention to the government’s ongoing state budget and funding crisis. On October 8th, students from McCaskey participated in a peaceful walkout organized by junior Thomas McCoy. The goal was simple: to … Continue reading No Future Nation Without Education
By Sofia Escudero Last week, students and staff came together to celebrate Spirit Week, a fun-filled tradition designed to boost school pride and community. Each day brought a new theme, encouraging creativity, teamwork, and plenty of laughter across the halls. The week kicked off with Twin Day, where friends wore matching outfits. From identical hoodies to full-on costumes. Students were dressed as all kinds of … Continue reading McCaskey’s Spirit Week
By Sofia Escudero Recently schools all over the country have been using YONDER pouches to preventstudents from using their phones. As many administrations believe that this is a way to reducephone use, others disagree. As far as McCaskey goes, views vary. Students in McCaskey overall rather have their phones in their hands for many reasons. Withthe unknown dangers in schools all over America there is … Continue reading McCaskey phones: Ban or No Ban
By Sofia Escudero Born in Cholula, Mexico, Berenice grew up with her parents and 3 older sisters. “My family was struggling. We had debt, a lot of my neighbors used those blankets that cover trucks as roofs, and we got our water from a well.” Around the age of 6, her mom made the choice to leave her family and go to America on her … Continue reading Asylum seeker: Berenice’s journey
By Sofia Escudero Born in 1972 in Lima, Peru, Ramon Escudero was the 4th child born of a family of 7. Growing up, he didn’t have much in his life. Whenever his family ate, it was a race for food, never knowing when they would next eat. But he knew that he wanted to make a change in Peru. He worked hard throughout all of … Continue reading From Peru to Lancaster: Ramon’s journey
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