Brice Shearburn, Features Editor

February 24, 2021

Throughout the political turbulence and divisiveness that has become a hallmark of the past few years, the ideology and discussion of such within the academic realm has become, as many put it, an increasingly “taboo subject.” In fact, many students often avoid the topic altogether. Some cite their fear of judgement by either peers or adults, their dismay at the current state of political affairs,...

Eesha Jasti, Opinions Editor

February 24, 2021

As a new presidential administration settles into office, they appoint many new leaders who will serve the government in a variety of fields. One such appointee is Dr. Isaac Irby, a policy advisor for Vice President Kamala Harris and a former member of the Burroughs faculty. After growing up in Colorado and graduating from Bowdoin College, Dr. Irby came to Burroughs and taught Physics and Earth Science...

Liv Acree, Reporter

February 24, 2021

On January 6th, 2021, a mob of Trump supporters swarmed the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. in an effort to stop the process of the counting of electoral votes, which would confirm then-President-elect Joe Biden’s win. A few hours prior to the domestic terrorist attack, Donald Trump made an announcement to his supporters: “I know that everyone here will soon be marching over to the Capitol...