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Opinion
The disappointing change in homerooms
3 hours ago
By: Clara Saros, Profile Editor
There have been many positive changes made to Kaneland’s homeroom program this year. Lessons have been moved to only once a month, and students can now seek help from teachers...
News
Kaneland boys varsity soccer defeats Sycamore 2-1
October 8, 2024
By: Audrey Walker, Editor-in-Chief of Print and Ad and Business Executive
The Kaneland boys varsity soccer team defeated Sycamore 2-1 on Monday, Oct. 7, at Kaneland High School. The win comes after a 1-0 loss at Sycamore earlier in the season,...
Features
The Man, the Myth, the Legend: Mr. Ponczek
October 7, 2024
By: Lucas Fiedler, Sports Coverage Manager
Kaneland math teacher Daniel Ponczek is a teacher loved by his students. Ponz, as he is referred to by anyone who knows him, has been teaching at Kaneland for 10 years, with...
Sports
2024 Homecoming Powderpuff preparations
October 2, 2024
By: Faith Maschman, Feature 2 Editor
The time is 7 p.m., Wednesday night, right in the middle of Homecoming week. The lights beam brightly over the field. Cheers echo from the bleachers as sweat drips down the...
Election Coverage
Vice Presidential Debate 10.1.2024
October 2, 2024
By: Jasper Paulson, Broadcast Executive, Ad and Business Design Executive, and Co-Copyeditor Executive
The only Vice Presidential Debate between Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was held on Oct. 1, 2024, and it was moderated on CBS News by journalists Norah...
News
Newly renovated track nears completion
October 1, 2024
By: Grace Brunscheen, Reporter
Kaneland High School’s track rebuilding process continues to progress, and student-athletes, coaches and other staff members are eager for these long-awaited upgrades. The...
News
Board Meeting 9.30.24
October 1, 2024
By: Jasper Paulson, Copy Editor, Broadcast Executive, Ad and Business Design Executive
On Sept. 30, 2024, with all members of the board present, the Kaneland District #302 Board of Education meeting was held in Kaneland Harter Middle School’s 6th grade team...

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Columnists' Corner

Dangers of Idolatry in Politics

By: Olivia Cotter, News Spread Editor and Columnist • 3 hours ago

We show our support in many ways: posters, shirts, bumper stickers, hats and social media posts. But, there is a fine line between political support and idolatry, and during the campaign process for the upcoming election, more and more people have been crossing that line. In the new era of political campaigning, I’ve witnessed all sorts of ways politicians try to connect with their audience, including Among Us live streams and celebrity endorsements. As voters, you should research politicians and choose based on policy, rather than personality. Idolizing politicians leads to political division and greater conflict between parties. If you revere a politician, you will view people with opposing views or beliefs as enemies. As we can see with the House of Representatives and the Senate, conflict between parties and politicians will prevent anything from being solved. After former President and current Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s first assassination attempt in Butler,...

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