Politicizing the release of the Epstein files further victimizes survivors 

By Evelyn Lucado  Editor-in-Chief  After months of pushback, denial, and delays, President Donald Trump signed legislation…

Starbucks Workers United strike continues as corporate stays silent 

By Faye Dorman  Elm Staff Writer  No matter how much they promote their new holiday line…

The government shutdown is finally over: politicians won, Americans lost 

By Emmie Meeks  Opinion Editor  The longest shutdown in United States’ government history finally came to…

The truth of Thanksgiving and the importance of the Indigenous perspective

By Amelia Bickel  Copy Editor  On the fourth Thursday of every November, many Americans gather to…

Everything in moderation: How Democrats swept the 2025 election with pragmatic campaigns  

By Gabby Bonds  Elm Staff Writer   The 2025 Midterm Election saw sweeping wins for the Democratic…

“Boots” provides important LGBTQ+ representation

By Maria Akaras  Elm Staff Writer  Last month, Netflix premiered “Boots,” a coming-of-age series that has…

Gov. Wes Moore’s push for new congressional map targets Eastern Shore 

By Emmie Meeks  Opinion Editor  Maryland Gov. Wes Moore created a redistricting committee to redraw the…

Thousands left without representation as Ariz. rep-elect Grijalva still not sworn in

By Evelyn Lucado  Editor-in-Chief  Ariz. Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed a lawsuit in an attempt…

Brainrot is taking over Gen Alpha and Z’s vocabulary as “67” named Word of the Year 

By Emmie Meeks  Opinion Editor  “67,” pronounced “six-seven” was named Dictonary.com’s 2025 Word of the Year…

SNAP funding struggles persist as government shutdown nears end of sixth week 

By Faye Dorman  Elm Staff Writer  As the government shutdown persists, the effects have begun to…