Exploring WHS’ political climate and attitude towards minority views

Although the presidential election of 2016 is long over, the ripples it sent out still seem to reverberate throughout our daily lives. Described by many as “unexpected,” or “shocking,” the race has been credited with creating the largest shockwave in the political spectrum of the twenty-first century, an earthquake that has, among other things, completely polarized the political climate. In...

Think back to the 2016 election season at WHS. Teachers were excitedly preparing their class’ curricular coverage of the election, outlining lesson plans and scanning through articles to supplement their teachings. Most students were just as eager to learn, preparing notes and thinking about possible essay topics and arguments. However, some students dreaded going to classes with election coverage,...

On the eve of Nov. 4, 2016, the world was shaken by a momentous presidential election. Around the country, millions of people reacted with outbursts of emotion, both of grief and of joy, of celebration and of anger. After the election, it became clear to many that the political climate had drastically changed; some described the change as a “polarization,” while others believed the political...

In the weeks and months following the 2016 presidential election, teachers and students discussed the election across all subjects and all classes. While some students participate willingly in all class discussions, others might feel left out. WSPN spoke to self-identifying conservatives regarding the school's political climate. Some students feel that those who don’t share the same views are...