As the Mock Election project reaches it climax during the debates this Wednesday, The Perspective brings you a compiled summary of all of the platforms. Take a look and compare the differences between party policies. And remember, an informed vote is a good vote. Check out full platforms, propaganda and more for all [...]
I had the great pleasure of sitting down with Molly Ragan, party chair of UP, today at lunch and asking her a few questions about the party she’s worked so hard to motivate and bring to where it is now. Me: To begin with, how would you describe your party using as few [...]
An interview with Aida Villarreal-Licona, party chair of Partyology K: Where did your party name come from? A: Well it didn’t go our original way which was like an urban dictionary, slang type thing where we would make words with –ology. But when we did our photo shoot it just got… classy and we went [...]
I interviewed Ken Decker, party chair of After Party, in the bustling, propaganda-filled room of Ms. Roediger. Here are some facts about the inner-workings of After Party, including their most radical policies. Q: What adjectives best describe your party? A: “Practical, efficient, moderate, and fun” Q: What makes your party stand [...]
Interview conducted by Sophie Clark and recorded by Karen Wang An interview with Olivia Kerwin, party chair of Icon S: So where did your party name originate? O: Well, we had a lot of ideas. We decided not to use “party” in our name to stand out. I don’t remember who came up with “icon,” [...]
We interviewed Maggie Lopez, party chair for Pardi Gras. We discussed Pardi Gras’ theme, policy, competitors, and more. Q: Pick 5 adjectives to describe your party. A: “fun, progressive, collaborative, equal, realistic” Q: Where did the party name originate? A: Lopez answered, “We wanted it to be a celebration with a theme.” [...]
On December 4th, 2009 the Perspective published its first online issue as an entirely student-run club. In the two years since Josh Yoder’s (’10) article about budget overrides first appeared on the site, uhsperspective.org has hosted over 29,000 visits resulting in more than 85,000 page views. The Perspective has a long history at University High School, [...]
The months before Christmas break are pretty hectic for seniors. Senior debate preparation begins, the always funny senior sale is coming up, the first few conversations with college reps will happen and for me. I promised my readers a no “bull” account of what it is like to be a senior, so starting from the [...]
On Saturday, October 1, friends, family, alumni, faculty, and representatives from the district gathered on the University High School campus for a dedication ceremony to remember Gabe Zimmerman, a 1998 graduate of University High School and victim of the shootings on January 8, 2011. Covered in foliage and vibrant tiles, the bench dedicated in honor [...]
I do not own a car. Consequently, I depend on the hour long city bus rides to get home. One day, after a Mock Trial meeting at school, I took the bus back home and upon seeing the letter head in front of the school, the bus driver asked me if I was going to [...]