Throughout my years of Unleashed, I’ve generally tried to avoid writing about anything that could be perceived as controversial out of fear. But I can’t stay silent any longer. There are laws being passed in the country that are actively denying the rights of living, breathing people.

As we quietly sat in a corner of the classroom, after creating a barricade in front of the doors as part of a safety drill during sixth period on March 7, it hit me how naturally everyone was acting. It was as if preparing for someone to barge in through the door, ready to commit mass murder…

March is Women’s History Month. Who do you think is an important woman from history who’s had an important influence?

Whilst campaigning for the presidency in 2016, President Donald Trump’s perhaps most memorable campaign promise was to “build a wall” on the United States-Mexico border. Citing an enormous influx of illegal immigrants, he argued that a wall was the only way to protect our country from danger…

With a new year comes new movies, such as the much-anticipated entries “Avengers: Endgame” and the live-action remake of “The Lion King.” But while the entertainment industry benefits from new and exciting movies that could potentially break box office records, there is a dark, overlooked ef…

As we start a new year with ample news going on right now among our own nation’s elected officials, it may seem boring to look at another country’s politics. But, whether we like it or not, America is connected to a global society. The world is a delicate balance of powers, dancing along str…

From the time President Donald Trump was on the way to the presidency through the recent completion of the halfway point of his first term, it has been an interesting past few years for the media and what is now the Trump administration. Trump has often been saying the phrase “fake news,” dr…

We have heard the stories of capsized boats with hundreds of North Africans seeking shelter, the roaring Mediterranean waters being safer than the national unrest at home.

In 2012, Adidas premiered special basketball jerseys for eight NBA teams to wear during their games on Christmas Day and a tradition was born. That inaugural year’s jerseys were not particularly exciting, featuring little more than the team name on a solid-color background.

Senior year is a daunting yet exciting time. It can often be seen as a year of “lasts.” Last first day, last school dance, last performance, last day of school.

When is the appropriate time to start listening to Christmas music?

Political controversy is so common that many people claim they can’t keep up. There seems to be too much going on, so people remain uninterested in topics that matter.

"I've flipped the calendar. You should now be completely safe with everyone to open that CD!"

Nine days from today, an estimated 100 million ballots will be counted across the nation for the 2018 midterm elections. Nationally, this election will determine the 35 seats open in the U.S. Senate along with the entire 435 seats of the U.S. House of Representatives. The party in control of…

During the election two years ago, the youth did not turn out to vote. Although young people are usually the least likely to vote, 2016 showed a lower level of voting among 18- to 29-year-olds. How can this be prevented from happening this year?

A White House that never seems to be able to escape scandal recently took another hit, this time from inside itself.

With the remnants of summer coming to an end, it’s time to move into the colder months of the year. And, yes, there may not be as many outdoor activities, but that doesn’t mean that you should just wait and let this time pass by. There are still so many ways to have an amazing season, even i…

’Tis the season for college dropoffs. Crisp autumn air has begun to roll in and trees have begun to change colors. Many families have given those final hugs, many parents have gotten teary-eyed as their car pulls away, and many siblings have felt the odd ache of absence.

YAKIMA, Wash. -- When I envisioned myself going through senior year, I didn’t imagine myself as a cheerleader, I’ll tell you that for sure. But after being roped into trying out, along the way I discovered the part of me that secretly wanted to be on the squad.

YAKIMA, Wash. -- Washington has been my home for all 18 years of my life. I am comfortable with seeing the mountain range, seeing the Seattle skyline, visiting the many lakes and experiencing all four seasons of the year.