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The State of Mentor Public Schools

The State of Mentor Public Schools

Nathan Colagross, Ayesha Faruki, and Nicholas Payne February 3, 2025

The State of the Schools address is an annual outline of the challenges, success, goals, and intended outcomes of implementing programs. In doing so, the Mentor Schools District is able to create a more...

The FDA has Officially Banned Red No. 3 Following Disturbing Discoveries

The FDA has Officially Banned Red No. 3 Following Disturbing Discoveries

Faith Price, Contributor January 27, 2025

As of Wednesday January 15th the FDA officially banned Red No. 3, one of the 36 dyes in their latest evaluation. This decision was made after a lab study revealed that high exposure to the chemical...

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What Trump has Planned for Day One in Office

Nathan Colagross, Writer January 17, 2025

President-elect Donald Trump announced his sweeping plans for a new nation on December 8 during his interview with NBC News, emphasizing "America First" in his agenda; many of these plans will be initiated...

A Thousand Miles Away, but Never Apart from the War in Ukraine

A Thousand Miles Away, but Never Apart from the War in Ukraine

Viktoriia Pavshok, Writer January 8, 2025

The war in Ukraine has been going on for more than 1,000 days. My family and I have been living in the USA for 649 days. Sometimes people ask me, "How do you feel about the war in your homeland while...

The FDA is One Step Closer to Banning Red Dyes

The FDA is One Step Closer to Banning Red Dyes

Faith Price, Contributor December 18, 2024

Red number 40 - it's a chemical you may have heard of, but few actually care to learn more about it. It's used in almost all of your favorite red snacks and beverages like Twizzlers, Doritos, Cheetos,...

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The U.S Teacher Shortage

Faith Price and Bella Wargo December 10, 2024

They say you learn something new everyday, but what would happen if one day there was no one left to teach anything? Teaching, while frequently overlooked, is essential in order to maintain a fruitful...

The Great November Debate

Thanksgiving or Christmas: The Great November Debate

Nathan Colagross and Ethan Burress November 26, 2024

After Halloween on October 31, the holiday world enters a lull period until Thanksgiving rolls around a few weeks later. However, by then, many people are already beginning to celebrate Christmas with...

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Donald Trump – Background, Political Experience, and the Future

Nathan Colagross and Bella Wargo November 26, 2024

Advisor's Note: For our profiles on the presidential candidates, Cardinal Nation chose the following methodology: two writers collaborated on both profiles. Each had their own preference for a candidate...

Kamala Harris - Background, Political Experience, and the Future

Kamala Harris – Background, Political Experience, and the Future

Bella Wargo and Nathan Colagross November 26, 2024

Advisor's Note: For our profiles on the presidential candidates, Cardinal Nation chose the following methodology: two writers collaborated on both profiles. Each has their own preference for a candidate...

Mentor student attends Youth World Climbing Championship in China

Mentor student attends Youth World Climbing Championship in China

Bella Wargo and Faith Price November 15, 2024

Mentor High School junior Bella Wargo wrapped up an impressive speed rock climbing competition in mid-August. The competition, which was held in China, included many passionate youth climbers from all...

War through my eyes

War through my eyes

Viktoriia Pavshok, Contributor November 11, 2024

Advisor's Note: Viktoriia is a 16-year-old junior at Mentor who came to the United States for the first time in March 2023 to escape the war in Ukraine. She is now here legally on a green card and is sharing...

Veterans Day

Veterans Day

Faith Price, Contributor November 10, 2024

Veterans Day is one of the best times to show your respect for those who have served or are currently serving in the military. Veterans Day was originally known as Armistice Day celebrated on at the 11th...

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