With lockdown drills being a part of most students' school routines, seeing the parent of a victim found guilty is a new step. With the Crumbley case paving the way in convicting parents, we are now seeing more and more parents being blamed for giving their children access to these deadly weapons. Every kid is scared of a shooting happening at their school, and this case is groundbreaking in hopefully breaking the cycle of violence, and giving children less access to weaponry.

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Waking up yesterday morning to find out that the US and Iran were now at war was scary, to say the least. You may have some questions on what's been going on, and why nuclear weapons are being threatened. The important thing is to stay calm, and most importantly, stay informed. NBC has amazing live coverage, that is updated very frequently. Staying informed is our most powerful tool, and it is important to keep on top of the news during this crazy time.

Our generation is known for its dependence on AI. From ChatGPT to Gemini, we are the first generation to truly have unlimited access to AI and the Internet, and we are seeing the effects. The New York Times reports that chatbots are shown to hinder critical thinking and impede learning. We need to regulate our usage, so that we can grow up to be healthy and functional, without an over-reliance or dependence on artificial intelligence.

One of the biggest debates in politics today are the tariffs imposed by President Trump. With hundreds of protests across the country, America is very divided. Today, however, a historic ruling by the US supreme court showed us that ordinary people can make huge change, and that our generation needs to speak up for what we believe is just.