Welcome back, Angels! Let’s pretend it’s not September already… My name is Lola Mestas, and I am the new Editor in Chief of the Meredith Herald! We’re getting ready for our first print edition to be released on Oct. 2, so be sure to snag your copy when you see those out. As always, we are committed to bringing your journalism by students, for students. It is our hope that we can make your news feed just a little bit less hectic. Do you have a question? A tip? A burning opinion that you really...

Photo by Kailey Wurr Graphic by Lola Mestas Photos by Kailey Wurr Government Shutdown Update After a 43 day long shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, the federal government reopened Wed. Nov. 12, 2025. The bill ending the shutdown extends funding for most agencies until Jan. 30, 2026 while others will be funded through Sept. 2026 according to CBS News . Although the government has returned to its regular business, the effects of the shutdown still loom over their operation. According to a...