On May 11, 2023, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds received a new bill that holds massive implications for Iowa’s future. The bill in question, SF478, gives the appearance of a boring and mundane bill. Described...
The signing of the Iowa “Students First Act” by Governor Kim Reynolds on Jan. 14 has created a new law affecting education across the state. Beginning on July 1st, many low income families will be...
The Iowa Youth Congress (IYC) held a special congressional session on Nov. 7 in a bid to bring more voice to the youth of Iowa. The program helps bring together youth across the state and teach about the...
From picket signs to phone calls, teens are taking responsibility in politics. It’s never too soon to take action. In politics, the right to vote isn’t necessary to make a difference. When everything...
Kim Reynolds signed a law early this morning removing the mask mandate in all Cedar Rapids public schools immediately. The CRCSD has no choice but to comply. Regardless of vaccination status, no student...
Every time there is a mass school shooting, we hear the exact same thing; send your thoughts and prayers. But, are thoughts and prayers going to stop people from getting shot? Probably not.
Students...
Since Jan. 20, President Donald Trump has managed to be the cause of the largest day of protests in U.S. history. Over three million protesters, men and women, gathered in cities around the world to show...
Anafernanda Millsap is a photographer for Torch.
In her words: "About a minute into passing time they [students] just started coming out from the front doors, from the foyer, and they started walking...
Kennedy High School students congregated outside of the main office after third hour. They organized a walkout and spread their message "Love not hate," as they walked to the 42nd Street and Edgewood intersection....
