This past summer has included national protests against a range of President Donald Trump's policies that have had local impacts as well, drawing the attention of Kaneland students and teachers....
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I have friends who seem to be involved in everything. My friends take part in a sport for each season, a club for each interest and a field trip for each month. Although that’s an exaggeration, I often look at my busy friends and wonder, “How do they have time for all of that?” I used to believe being busy was exhausting, but then I began to notice that my friends always seemed to be happy and connected to so many people. They would tell stories about people that I didn’t even know went to our school. They would post stories online of exciting events with so many ecstatic people. It appeared as if there was no room in their schedule, and they liked it that way. I couldn’t imagine the stressful moments they must have gone through, but I also couldn’t believe how connected they were with the school. I realized that being active in school activities is not about staying busy – it is about finding a sense of belonging and making...
It’s no secret that the political parties of the U.S. have become more extreme in recent years. Republicans and Democrats have shifted so far...
