Nick Paris Government teacher Prediction Within the first year of his presidency, [Obama] will concentrate on the financial crisis, recession and the withdrawal of troops from Iraq. If President, I would “Watch the movie ‘Dave.” Reasons Obama won “Obama won because he represents the 21st century. Americans are ready to move on. He has captured the imagination of the electors.” While voting While spending 65 minutes waiting to vote, Paris discussed issues with a SM South Alumnus. They shared different points of view, “I enjoy listening ... Read More

Art by Alyssa Jolitz ECONOMY Obama: *$1,000 emergency energy rebate for American families *Eliminate income tax for seniors making less than $50,000 *Fight for fair trade around the world *End tax breaks for companies that send jobs overseas *Invest in clean energy to create 5 million new jobs *Provide tax relief for small businesses and start up companies *Ensure freedom to organize *Raise the minimum wage *Protect home ownership and crack down on mortgage fraud McCain: *Create 700 thousand jobs by building 45 new nuclear power plants by 2030 *End dependence of foreign oil, creating ... Read More

Bigger streets.  Bigger cars.  Bigger drinks.  Bigger portions.  This is what foreign exchange student Mariell Eikhovd noticed when she arrived in America.  But Eikhovd knew something else big was going on in America.  An election.  An election her teachers in Norway made her write essays about.  An election that has everyone talking, no matter what language they're speaking. This year's foreign exchange students have come from political hot spots, geographical cold spots and spots in between.  They have descended upon the United States ... Read More

The youth interest in the 2008 elections is a striking phenomenon. Youth turnout tripled in the Missouri primaries. Obama and McCain shirts are prevalent in East's halls. Candidates have Facebook and Myspace pages. Yet, there's something missing. Third party candidates. Few, if any, third party shirts can be seen. There are Republican and Democrat bulletin boards on the third floor, but no third party boards. No television commercials. Candidates this year are stressing moderation, a compromise between Democrats and Republicans and independents seem out ... Read More

It's everywhere. All forms of media from your car's radio to every news website and blog on the internet have been covering it non-stop for over a year. It's going to change our lives and it's completely up toº only a few of us. The upcoming presidential election seems to be on everyone's mind, and many here at East are quite vocal about who should be the next leader of our country, but what they don't realize though, is that many opinions are ... Read More

The results of the Harbinger's mock-election poll held on Oct.16 and 17 are as follows: Most important issue students want to see addressed by the next president: the economy Obama: 359 Votes (57%) McCain: 238 Votes (38%) Other: 29 Votes (5%) On a scale of 1-10, how closely did the students follow the presidential race: 8 out of 10 Read More

Phil Roach- Military: Oil. That sums up junior Phil Roach’s feelings on why America entered Iraq. “We went in just for the oil,” Roach explained. “If we look around at all the problems going on in other countries that don’t have oil, we don’t go and help them. It was just for our own personal gain that we went in.” A number of things have shaped Roach’s interest in the war. He loves American History, especially war history. He has friends in ... Read More