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Ruby Hutchison

Ruby Hutchison, Editor

Ruby is a Junior in her second year of Journalism. Outside of the school walls, she is a drummer and keyboard player for School of Rock. In addition to that, Ruby enjoys reading, listening to music, and traveling with her family. This year, she is one of the editors of the West Press, and is excited to see what she will write about this year.

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Checks and Balances: A Review 

Ruby Hutchison, Editor May 14, 2026

Recently, King Charles visited the U.S. for the 250th anniversary and stopped to give a speech to Congress. In the speech, he referenced the Magna Carta, an English charter made in medieval times that was the foundation for modern law, as it established...

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This photo shows a long table with yellow crimping on the side at the front of the image on the left side, while on the right, a metal bar blocks the way. There are many glasses on the table, with two people crouched at each end, while a cameraman is in the middle and a standing officer with a weapon in the center. In the top right and left of the image, two screens read” White House Correspondents’ Association’.

A Correspondent’s Dinner worth Running from

Ruby Hutchison, Editor April 30, 2026

On Saturday, April 25th, the President’s Correspondents’ Association Dinner was subjected to open fire from outside the ballroom.  President Trump was quickly evacuated from the room, and security personnel quickly neutralized the man who attacked...

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Hungary Elections: A Huge Win

Hungary Elections: A Huge Win

Ruby Hutchison, Editor April 16, 2026

Hungary’s election occurred on Sunday, April 12th. It was a highly discussed election worldwide since the former Prime Minister of the country, Viktor Orban, finally faced true opposition after 16 years in power. At the end of the night, Peter Magyar-Orban’s...

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The United States Capitol Building at Sunrise in Washington DC

The SAVE Act: Harmful or Helpful?

Ruby Hutchison, Editor March 26, 2026

The SAVE Act, also known as the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, has been a point of concern in the media recently. So far, the bill has already passed through the House of Representatives. It’s been a concern among voters as President Trump...

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Demonstrators gather with Iranian national flags for a rally in support of the new Supreme Leader at Enghelab Square in central Tehran on March 9, 2026. Iran marked the appointment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his father as its supreme leader with a new barrage of missiles against Israel and the Gulf states on Monday, as the Middle East war sent oil prices soaring. (Photo by Atta KENARE / AFP via Getty Images)

The Reason Behind the New War

Ruby Hutchison, Editor March 16, 2026

On February 28th, the United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran. They were targeting military and leadership sites as well as missile infrastructure. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in the first attacks. On March...

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Cincinnati Broadway Shows: 2026-2027

Cincinnati Broadway Shows: 2026-2027

Ruby Hutchison, Editor February 27, 2026

The new season of Broadway in Cincinnati for 2026 and 2027 has come out! These are the shows scheduled to play from September 15th, 2026 to June 13th, 2027. If anyone is interested in seeing what shows are currently playing at the theater, go to the Aronoff’s...

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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 8: Bad Bunny performs in the Apple Music Halftime Show during the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, at Levi's Stadium on February 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show: A Cultural Celebration

Ruby Hutchison, Editor February 27, 2026

On Sunday, February 8th, Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican artist, performed at the Super Bowl Halftime show, with millions of people watching. Before the show took place, there was a great amount of backlash by some members of the public, especially from the...

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Canada’s Deadliest School Shooting

Ruby Hutchison, Editor February 24, 2026

On Tuesday, February 10th, eight people were killed, and many more were injured in one of the deadliest shootings in Canada’s history. Six of the nine people killed were children.  This shooting occurred at a secondary school in Tumbler Ridge. Tumbler...

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The Second Minneapolis ICE Shooting

Ruby Hutchison, Editor January 29, 2026

On January 24th, 2026, Alex Pretti was murdered by ICE agents in Minneapolis. This is the second ICE shooting that has happened in Minnesota this month, occurring less than three weeks after the murder of Renee Good. Alex Pretti was a 37-year-old ICU...

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People gather at a makeshift memorial for 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, who was shot and killed at point blank range on January 7 by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent as she apparently tried to drive away from agents who were crowding around her car, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 8, 2026. A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed an American woman on the streets of Minneapolis January 7, leading to huge protests and outrage from local leaders who rejected White House claims she was a domestic terrorist. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)

The First Minneapolis ICE Shooting

Ruby Hutchison, Editor January 15, 2026

On January 7th, 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot by an ICE agent in her car. The aftermath left the residents and politicians of Minnesota telling ICE to leave the state after this event, and pleaded with the government to tell the truth about what...

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TOPSHOT - A man waves a Venezuelan flag during a protest called by the opposition for election 'victory' to be recognised, in Caracas on August 17, 2024. (Photo by Federico PARRA / AFP) (Photo by FEDERICO PARRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Venezuela and the United States: The Boat Strike

Ruby Hutchison, Editor December 11, 2025

The tensions between the United States and Venezuela began on September 2nd. On that date, a boat was struck by the United States, since it was allegedly a drug trafficking boat.  According to intelligence from the United States, sources (that haven’t...

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A protester holds a sign related to the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, November 12, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

The Emails of the Epstein Files

Ruby Hutchison, Editor November 20, 2025

Since early 2025, Congress and the General public have asked for the Epstein files to be released. These files are thousands of documents that are related to the criminal investigations of sex trafficking by Jeffrey Epstein, who was a financier. He was...

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Residents stand in a flooded street, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, in Santiago, Cuba, October 29, 2025. REUTERS/Norlys Perez

Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica and Cuba

Ruby Hutchison, Editor November 6, 2025

On Wednesday, the 29th, a category five hurricane, named Melissa, struck the west side of Jamaica at 185 mph. The massive amount of rainfall and vigorous winds caused massive damage to the island country. This dangerous storm was deemed one of the worst...

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TOPSHOT - Demonstrators take part in a protest against the Trump administration during the "No Kings" national rally in downtown Los Angeles, California, on June 14, 2025, on the same day as President Trump's military parade in Washington, DC. Tens of thousands of protesters rallied nationwide Saturday against Donald Trump ahead of a huge military parade on the US president's 79th birthday -- as the killing of a Democratic lawmaker underscored the deep divisions in American politics. "No Kings" demonstrators took to the streets in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Houston, Atlanta and hundreds of other cities across the United States to condemn what they call Trump's dictatorial overreach. (Photo by RINGO CHIU / AFP) (Photo by RINGO CHIU/AFP via Getty Images)

No Kings Protest: October 18th

Ruby Hutchison, Editor October 23, 2025

On October 18th, 2025, a No Kings protest occurred across the world once again. In the United States, over 2,500 ‘No Kings’ events were planned, and nearly 7 million people turned up to these peaceful rallies.  The protests were calm on Saturday,...

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Government Shutdown

Government Shutdown

Ruby Hutchison, Editor October 9, 2025

On October 1st, at 12:01 a.m., the United States Government shut down. For over eight days, the Republican and Democratic politicians in the Senate have continued to disagree about the budget, forcing 40% of the federal workforce to remain stagnant as...

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 Studio Ghibli Fest 2025

 Studio Ghibli Fest 2025

Ruby Hutchison, Editor September 25, 2025

Welcome to the world of Hayao Miyazaki, with the 40th Ghibli fest! From May to November, eight movies made by Studio Ghibli play in theaters across the United States, thanks to the help of GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment.  Studio Ghibli is a Japanese...

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RFK’s Senate Finance Committee Hearing 

RFK’s Senate Finance Committee Hearing 

Ruby Hutchison, Editor September 11, 2025

On September 4th, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sat down in Capital Hill for a 3-hour-long hearing. The hearing was with the Senate Finance Committee, which included senators John Barrasso of Wyoming,  Dr. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Maria Cantwell of Washington,...

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The New Superman

The New Superman

Ruby Hutchison, Editor August 28, 2025

The newest Superman movie, directed by James Gunn, was released in theaters on July 11th, 2025. The film has a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 83% and a Popcornmeter of 91%. Some actors featured include David Corenswet as Superman, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor,...

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The Newest "Juliet & Romeo" Movie Musical 

The Newest “Juliet & Romeo” Movie Musical 

Ruby Hutchison, Editor May 15, 2025

On May 9th, a new movie musical titled Juliet & Romeo, came out in theaters. The musical follows the classic tale of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, and their feuding families.  The character of Juliet is played by Clara...

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‘Hands Off!’ Protest

‘Hands Off!’ Protest

Ruby Hutchison, Editor May 15, 2025

On Saturday, April 5th, over 1,300 ‘Hands Off!’ Protests were held across the United States against President Trump and Elon Musk. This country-wide protest has been the largest to date since Trump’s second term started. Protests were even held...

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Gigi Perez’s New Album! 

Gigi Perez’s New Album! 

Ruby Hutchison, Editor May 1, 2025

Upcoming singer, Gigi Perez, known for her single,"Sailor Song", released a new album on Friday, April 25th.  Gigi Perez is a 25-year-old Cuban singer who has a surprisingly deep alto voice, especially for a female singer. Before her newest album,...

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The History Behind Hadestown

The History Behind Hadestown

Ruby Hutchison, Editor February 27, 2025

The spring musical for Lakota West is Hadestown! This famous Broadway musical, based on Greek mythology, focuses on two myths, Orpheus and Eurydice, Hades, and Persephone.  Now, the musical isn’t entirely accurate to the actual myths, but the character’s...

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Broadway Season in Cincy: 2025-2026

Broadway Season in Cincy: 2025-2026

Ruby Hutchison, Editor February 24, 2025

The Broadway shows coming to the Aronoff in Cincinnati from September 2025 - May 2026 have finally been released! These shows won’t be coming for a few months, so if you want to see the current Broadway season in Cincinnati, check them out at Aronoff's...

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Mental Health Matters During the Holidays

Mental Health Matters During the Holidays

Ruby Hutchison, Editor December 12, 2024

The holiday season is commonly referred to as “the most wonderful time of the year”. It’s a time of family, giving, gifts and above all, joy. The anticipation creates a vibrant tension throughout the period. During this time, most people seem happier...

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Introducing the Women in STEM Club!

Introducing the Women in STEM Club!

Ruby Hutchison, Editor December 5, 2024

The Women In STEM club is a student-led club founded by sophomores Vaishnavi Ramu and Hana Stitt. Their advisor is Mrs. Hofferberth. It was started by the duo in their freshmen year around November. Though it wasn’t a big success last year, Vaishnavi...

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Rise in Infant Deaths

Ruby Hutchison and Yury Roblero October 31, 2024

In 2022, the Supreme Court Dobbs decided to repeal the federal right that allows women to get abortions. After that, new research has been conducted, showing that hundreds more infants than expected have died, many of whom have birth defects. In 2021,...

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Bruno vs. Miley: Fight for Rights

Bruno vs. Miley: Fight for Rights

Aniya Reese, Ruby Hutchison, and Olivia Glass September 26, 2024

On Monday, September 16th, 2024, Tempo Music Investments which owns a portion of the copyright of Mars’s song, filed a lawsuit in a Los Angeles court, alleging that Cyrus copied different aspects of “When I Was Your Man,” notably with certain chords...

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