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Joseph Pedersen

Joseph Pedersen

Joe is a junior and in his first year on the staff as a perspectives writer. When he’s not zoned out and staring into space, Joe likes to learn about random history facts, participate in Model UN, and play his viola in the mariachi band. While Joe may seem shy or quiet, he can hold a conversation for hours and is always willing to talk to anyone.

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Political polarization has been more prevalent in recent years, rising in debate on how to end the divide between the two parties.

Political polarization has reached new extremes

Mansi Bajaj and Joseph Pedersen
September 23, 2025

Polarization has been an ongoing issue in the American political climate for a while. However, to many Americans, right-wing activist and founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) Charlie Kirk's murder on Sept....

With stricter school policies this year, students find them to be too excessive and unnecessary.

How safe is too safe?

Joseph Pedersen, Perspectives Reporter
September 10, 2025

One thing that has become increasingly relevant in the past 20 years is safety and security, especially within our schools. Schools across the country are implementing new procedures to combat issues that...

America could be falling down the all too familiar path of authoritarianism we've seen in our history classes.

American democracy is dead

Joseph Pedersen, Perspectives Reporter
September 5, 2025
We are taught that America is the leader of the free world and is a beacon of democracy in a world where tyranny is everywhere. While this may have been true for a while, the American principles of democracy and freedom have long been dead.
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