April 23 through 26, The Nationalist decided to ask the students of Roosevelt High School about their identities. We encouraged students to write one word that describes them on a sticky note, which we stuck to a sign reading “What Defines You?” Responses varied from positive to negative. The majority...

  In years past, imagining a woman on the wrestling team or a man on the cheer team seemed  a bit absurd.  Traditionally, the idea of sports playing a role in society has categorized what women are able to do as well as what men are able to join. However, this year Roosevelt High School has...

From June 14 to July 15, 2018 the world is going to go soccer crazy again with the holding of the 21st FIFA World Cup in Russia. Out of 210 applicants, 32 nations qualified for the event which incorporates 64 matches. Sadly, the U.S. was one of the countries that didn’t make the cut, as well as Italy...

We are all guilty -- myself included -- of turning a blind eye to our struggling environment. Once a year, Earth Day gently reminds us of our damage, yet is forgotten about the next day. The United States is the leading producer of garbage in the world. Recently, I’ve opened my eyes to the amount...

David Levy Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday full of rich history and Mexican pride. There are large parades that feature people dressed up as Mexican and French soldiers. Some other places have festivals that include activities such as eating tacos, drinking margaritas, and celebrating with fireworks,...