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

Union St. Journal

Politics

Our writers’ reporting on political issues, both locally and nationally.

A young child holds a sign that reads “Hands Off My Education.” During Colorado’s ‘Hands Off’ protests against the Trump administration on April 5, many children could be seen protesting the actions being taken against the Department of Education.

What Would Really Happen to Colorado Schools if the Department of Education Shut Down?

Quinn Rudnick, Peter Philpott, Oliver Scala, and Keagan Hong
May 8, 2025
As speakers rally the crowd on the corner of 19th Street and Stout Street, a marcher hoists a flag, reading “AN INJURY TO ONE IS AN INJURY TO ALL,” a saying popularized by the Industrial Workers of the World to signify worker solidarity. The protest on May Day focused on labor unions, but also criticized the Trump administration for many grievances.

Denver May Day Rallies Evolve Into Anti-Trump Fury

Quinn Rudnick and Peter Philpott
May 5, 2025
How are Colorado public schools funded? The process starts at the federal level, where public schools are allocated funds from the Department of Education, Agriculture, and others. Schools then receive funds from the state, and then the total amount is divided by district. The CCSD's budget sees only 5 percent of funding coming from the federal government. (All data from the Colorado Department of Education, 2022-23)

Following State Guidance, CCSD Won’t Sign Anti-DEI Form

Quinn Rudnick and Oliver Scala
May 5, 2025
Framed by two other people carrying a banner, a marcher shouts out call and response chants to the crowd as they walk through the streets downtown Denver. The protest in the capital drew thousands of people, including Creek students to join the cheers.

Creek Students Join Denverites to ‘Hands-Off’ Protest Trump Administration

Peter Philpott, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2025
Chapter President sophomore Emerson Greenland kicks off an open discussion among the Turning Point USA Club in a Feb. 10 meeting.

Turning Point USA Has Opened a Chapter at Creek

Oliver Scala, Assistant Design Manager
February 10, 2025
Lunch programs at Creek provide students with the opportunity to get lunch for free or reduced costs. However, recent threats of federal budget cuts have left services worried about how to provide for students.

Under Looming Threat of Federal Budget Cuts, Food Services and Post Grad Programs Brace For Impact

Quinn Rudnick, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2025
Senior and Creek SDA Co-President Kimaya Kini speaks to a press conference during Advocacy Day at the Colorado State Capitol. During her speech, Kini touched on the importance of protecting people from mass gun violence. “It's a basic common sense [measure] that we can take to stop someone from causing mass harm by shooting as many people as possible and as little time as possible,” she said.

“If We Don’t Take Action, It Won’t Get Better”: SDA Groups Champion Gun Safety at Capitol Advocacy Day

Quinn Rudnick, Editor-In-Chief
January 31, 2025
Rabbi Joe Black of Temple Emanuel responds to a question posed by moderator Fletcher Woolsey. The discussion, notably featuring no segment to involve the audience, aimed to promote security in the community, despite clashing opinions on the Israel-Hamas war. “People are gonna leave this discussion feeling comfortable, feeling happier, feeling that Creek is a diverse, very equitable place, and that's what's important,” senior JSC president Sam Allen said.

Religious Clubs Host Israel-Palestine Peace Discussion, Promote Diversity, Security

Peter Philpott, News Editor & Outreach Coordinator
November 20, 2024
Live Colorado Election Coverage: Follow Updates on Colorado Legislation, Amendments, Propositions, and Measures

Live Colorado Election Coverage: Follow Updates on Colorado Legislation, Amendments, Propositions, and Measures

Quinn van Mourik-Rudnick, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2024
At every twist and turn in 2024, the presidential race has become more and more heated. From new campaign tickets to an "unprecedented" dropout from president Joe Biden, voters have a lot of new information to take stock of as they make their choice for election day.

Six Months Later: Where Creek Stands on a Reshuffled Presidential Election

Peter Philpott, News Editor & Outreach Coordinator
October 23, 2024
Senator Chris Kolker (D-16) speaks with students after the meeting. Multiple different Students Demand Action groups worked to host a panel-like meeting with Colorado state legislators in order to discuss gun violence and control.

Colorado Students Demand Action Clubs Host Meeting With State Legislators on Gun Control: See Moments Here

Quinn van Mourik-Rudnick, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2024
The United States Capitol Building as seen from Pennsylvania Avenue Southwest.

Voters Encouraged to Pay Attention to Congressional, Local Elections

Oliver Scala, Staff Writer
October 9, 2024
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