The Union St. Journal: Cherry Creek High School's official news source

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The Union St. Journal: Cherry Creek High School's official news source

Union St. Journal
The Union St. Journal: Cherry Creek High School's official news source

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The Breaking Point

School shootings are only becoming more prevalent across America. How do we respond?

In this May 2023 cover article package, we highlighted three responses to gun violence: anxiety, activism, and policy.

This story package was awarded Third Place General Feature by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.

Representative Bob Marshall (D-HD43) watches Representative Epps’ opening statement for HB-1230 on April 19. 1230 would have banned the sale and transfer of assault weapons in Colorado, but failed 6 - 7 on April 20.

The Breaking Point: Colorado Legislators Advocate For Gun Control Policy

Quinn Rudnick, Managing & Sports Editor
May 1, 2023
Members of Denver East High School Students Demand Action march down 16th Street Mall away from the Colorado Capitol on April 29. East students hosted the protest to advocate for gun legislation, joined by other Students Demand Action chapters and community members.

The Breaking Point: Shooting Threats Spark Anxiety in Many

Izzy Krauss, Web & Opinions Editor
May 1, 2023
NEW REGULATIONS: Denver mayoral candidate Mike Johnston speaks during a protest about gun violence on April 29. Johnston spoke about recent gun-control legislation signed into law by praising its historic standing. “I think they are historic successes that have been led by historic organizing efforts by moms and students who came out and demanded action,” Johnston said. “They delivered the most significant package reform in 10 years. That’s a huge accomplishment for the state.”

The Breaking Point: Some Turn Fear of Gun Violence Into Activism

Carly Philpott, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2023
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