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The Sandstorm

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The Sandstorm

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Aidan Anderson, Editor

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Election Results

Election Results

Aidan Anderson, writer
November 21, 2024

Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, and other conservative candidates romped to victory in Texas while Republicans battled for gains nationwide in this year’s general election. Republicans won all statewide offices...

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NBA Season Kicks Off

NBA Season Kicks Off

Aidan Anderson, Editor
November 8, 2024

The opening night of the National Basketball Association began on Oct. 22 with the most winning franchises in NBA history (18 championships for Boston, 17 for Los Angeles) taking on conference rivals....

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Election Analysis and Predictions

Election Analysis and Predictions

Aidan Anderson, writer
November 5, 2024

Today is election day. Thousands of Amarilloans, millions of Texans, and hundreds of millions of Americans will have their ballot counted today and tune in to see the results. Before the polls close however,...

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Election Season Starts with a Debate

Election Season Starts with a Debate

Aidan Anderson, Editor
September 26, 2024

Election season dipped into full swing on the night of September 10 as the major party nominees for President faced off in their first debate.  Vice President Kamala Harris met Former President Donald...

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Iowa Caucuses

Iowa Caucuses

Aidan Anderson, Writer
February 15, 2024

The 2024 Presidential race launched on Monday night, Jan. 15, as Republican candidates battled it out for their party’s nomination in the state of Iowa. Republican candidates vying for their party’s...

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Austin's Yearly Performance

Austin’s Yearly Performance

Aidan Anderson, Writer
October 23, 2023

Austin City Limits Music Festival returned to Zilker Park in Austin, Texas for its 22nd year in the city. Exciting headliners, smaller artists and good food made the experience worth it. Getting to the...

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OutKast's Long Lasting Album

OutKast’s Long Lasting Album

Aidan Anderson, Writer
October 21, 2023

On Halloween day 23 years ago, André 3000 declared, “Ain’t nobody dope as me” on the hit hip-hop album, “Stankonia.” The experimental sounds and recognizable beats on this record still reverberate...

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Government Shutdown Update

Government Shutdown Update

Aidan Anderson, Writer
October 20, 2023

The United States averted a government shutdown on Sept. 30, with the House of Representatives and Senate approving a deal to fund the Government for another 45 days. A government shutdown almost occurred...

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Texas Border Buoys Update

Texas Border Buoys Update

Aidan Anderson, Writer
October 4, 2023

Texas’ floating barrier in the Rio Grande River can stay in place according to a ruling by a Federal Appeals Court handed down on Sept. 7. The floating barrier, that has saws separating sections, is...

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GOP Debate

GOP Debate

Aidan Anderson, Writer
September 12, 2023

Campaign 2024 kicked off on the night of Aug. 23, as eight Candidates participated in the first Republican Debate of the upcoming Presidential Election. Candidates talked about issues ranging from education,...

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The Issue with School Vouchers

Aidan Anderson, Writer
May 12, 2023

During the 2023 legislative session, the Texas legislature will take up the issue of vouchers for private schooling. Vouchers are checks given to citizens by the state to send their kids to private schooling...

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The Debt Ceiling Crisis

Aidan Anderson, Writer
March 27, 2023

The United States hit its debt ceiling on Jan. 19, beginning political negotiations to escape a possible economic crisis that could arise from the federal government’s inability to pay off debts. The...

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Speaker of the House Elections

Aidan Anderson, Writer
February 13, 2023

United States House of Representatives elected a Speaker of the House after 15 ballots on January 7, this stands in contrast the Texas State House of Representatives elected a Speaker of the House with...

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New UK Prime Minister

Aidan Anderson, Writer
December 15, 2022

Rishi Sunak, the United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister, takes office during a time of political upheaval, and checks off several “first boxes.” Rishi Sunak recently took office as the United Kingdom’s...

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Trick or Treat to Win

Trick or Treat to Win

Aidan Anderson, Writer
October 31, 2022

The trick or treating experience depends a lot on how good the neighborhood is. Several factors like the quality and types of candy, the lighting, safety of the area and walkability of the neighborhood...

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Fair Review

Ethan Tilson and Aidan Anderson
October 21, 2022

          The Tri-State Fair just left town, and I had the unique privilege of attending it on September 27th. The fair has funnel cakes, thrilling rides, and almost everything in between.            First...

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