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The Student News Site of Millard West High School

The Catalyst
The Student News Site of Millard West High School

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Signs are displayed in the yards of Millard families encouraging community support for the bond voting. Meetings were held at each of the three Millard high schools to inform the community about the bond issue and to encourage them to vote “If passed, we are so excited to start work updating our facilities with the bond referendum,” Superintendent Dr. John Schwartz said. “We hope these updates will enhance safety features making families feel better about security at our schools.”

Vote Yes for MPS

Natalie Fink, Managing Editor
January 31, 2025
As high school seniors stand on the threshold of adulthood, casting their first ballot is not only a rite of passage but also an act of civic engagement. Their votes can help shape the country they will be a part of, making it more equitable, just and sustainable.

Representing the youth

Leah Pickhinke, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2024
Voters will be choosing the next US President on Nov. 5th, the candidates are Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic party and former President Donald Trump for the Republican Party

Educating the future

Jacob Larson, Staff Reporter
September 3, 2024

Voting PSA

Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck
May 13, 2024

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Logan Moseley and Makayla Potter
February 29, 2024

Voting PSA

Blake Kahler, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2024

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Edison Geiler and Emma Baker
November 12, 2020

Voting PSA

Madison Brandis and Logan Moseley
October 29, 2020
Over 40 million people have voted by mail this year already, according to data from the US Elections Project. That includes almost 400,000 mail-in ballots returned in Nebraska. The 2020 election has brought unique challenges for voters, and unique opportunities for politicians looking to suppress voting.

Voting is a right, not a privilege

Morgan Weir, Opinions Editor
October 29, 2020
For non-eligible voters, finding ways to stay informed on voting can be hard, especially for those who aren’t getting a solid education on politics, government and civics. There's multiple ways for students to keep up with the elections, campaigns and candidates in order to be prepared for when they can step up to the plate and vote.

Staying Educated on Voting

Tenley Wright, Chief Photographer
October 13, 2020
Automatic voter registration allows for a more accessible way to register. The information given to government agencies is used but citizens are still able to opt-out.Voting is an important part of the US and should be treated as such.

The ease of automatic voter registration

Kaden Roth, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2020
Voters are able to register online via the Nebraska government website, by mail or in-person. Nebraska offers Early Voting access, so they can vote earlier than November 3, using any of these three options once they are registered. The deadline to register is October 16. Anyone wanting to vote in the upcoming presidential election will need to fill out an official registration form.

Casting the ballot: How to register and vote

Edison Geiler, MWHS Wildcat News Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2020
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