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Jocelyn Garcia, Guest artist • June 1, 2023

After recent mass shootings, more people are on edge about gun violence in America

Miya Timmer, Assistant Web Editor • April 21, 2023

There were 127 mass shootings in the United States between Jan. 1 and Mar. 1, of 2023. That’s 127 mass shootings in only 90 days. In 2022, around 4 people in the U.S were killed each day due to...

School communities suffer without a solution to the increase in gun violence and threats

Sophie Grover, Arts and Entertainment Editor • February 24, 2022

Editor's note: This story is part of "State of Mind: The Modern Condition of Youth," produced in partnership with local, independent news outlet NowKalamazoo, which provided editorial support and guidance. Loud...

Arming Teachers Will Prevent Further Tragedy

Brandon Schnurr, Web Editor • April 19, 2018

Currently, the legislation to arm teachers is underway in Michigan. The House Representative from Michigan working on it, Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, has been brainstorming ideas on the topic with a group...

Arming Teachers is a Recipe for Disaster

Gaia Bogan • April 19, 2018

On March 13th, 2018 a gun trained teacher in California accidentally discharged a weapon at the ceiling during a gun safety class. As a result, debris and bullet fragments ricocheted and minorly injured...

18 Isn’t a Safe Age to Own a Gun

Lilly MacInnis, Photo Editor/Social Media Team • March 30, 2018

At 18 years old, the teenager’s prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain which regulates impulse control, is about halfway developed. That means that until you are about 25, you are more likely to make...

Loy Norrix Students Walkout in Protest of US Gun Control

Henry Snapp • February 24, 2018

“We want to end gun violence in schools, to show that students have a voice, have opinion and want to be heard. We’re angry. We’re done accepting thoughts and condolences and we want something to...