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Join date: Sep 24, 2025
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Andrew Larsen is a Junior and a first year member of The Powderhorn. He operates Political Pioneers, participates in Model UN, involves himself in the theatre arts, and swims for the high school swim team. He also writes essays for the National History Day essay competition, and is a history lover at heart. He hopes to bring news regarding national and state politics to the students of Watauga.
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May 7, 2026 ∙ 5 min
Ralph Nader and How You Can Make Change
Ralph Nader on the steps of the US Capitol building, middle center. Behind him are the initial group of “Nader’s Raiders,” his public interest law group. Photo Credits: LIFE Magazine. Andrew Larsen, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn Most people in Gen Z haven’t even heard of Ralph Nader. If they have, it’s from his candidacy in the 2000 presidential election and the controversy surrounding it. However, Nader was one of the most important figures during the rights movements of the 1970s, and his...
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May 1, 2026 ∙ 4 min
NC Public School Funding: The Problems With the Voucher System
Currently, North Carolina ranks last in the nation in public school investment. As such, budgeting surrounding education is frequently difficult, and broader budgeting issues exacerbate this. NC was the only state in 2025 to not pass a full budget, which led to reliance upon outdated budgeting information. Teacher pay is also an issue, with pay in the state ranking 43rd, and the state struggling over whether to increase teacher salaries or cut taxes. The connecting line through these issues is p
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Apr 17, 2026 ∙ 1 min
Political Pioneers Washington, DC Trip - A Photo Essay
This photo essay follows the various destinations the Political Pioneers club visited on their recent trip to Washington, DC.
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