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Nick Robertson

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief

Deputy Editor-in-Chief

In his fourth year as a Chatterbox staff member, SENIOR Nick Robertson is very excited to work as the Deputy Editor-in-Chief.  He plans to further student media at WHHS through the advancement of online content and student body outreach.

Nick is a member of the Quill and Scroll International Honor Society, was awarded an Honorable Mention in headline writing at the 2016 Journalism Education Association convention in Indianapolis, Ind, and works as a mentor of the Hyde Park Elementary School newspaper program.

Nick is also a member of the WHHS Student Congress Executive Board, and is the Deputy Secretary General of the WHHS Model United Nations club, as well as the principal bassist in the school's Chamber Orchestra.

He will attend Syracuse University, with a dual-enrollment double major in Journalism at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and Political Science at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. He hopes to work in Washington, D.C. as a journalist, covering the U.S. political system.

Nick also enjoys playing music, namely the double and electric bass, as well as guitar, and loves his job making pizza on the weekends.

 

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Emmanuel Gebremekel, current Class President of the Class of 2020, won his bid for Student Congress President next year.

Student Congress Election Results 2019-2020

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2019
Weezer's newest self-titled album, known as the 'Black Album' combines pop experimentation with flairs of EDM and more traditional rock instrumentation. The 'Black Album' is Weezer's thirteenth album since their debut in 1994.

Weezer’s Black Album shows some light

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2019
Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown has been involved in Ohio politics since 1975. He has yet to declare that he is running for president, but his recent visits to early primary states have people speculating that he will announce soon.

Sherrod Brown is the real deal

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2019
Laurie Cotton teaches her Pre-Calculus class from the Senior High Gym. All classes held in the Arts & Science wing were moved to locations throughout the building.

Flooding closes Arts & Science wing

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2019
For Veterans Day, President Trump planned a grand military parade in Washington, D.C. WHHS honors its own veterans with a memorial in Blair Circle.

Donald Trump does not care about the military

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2018
Hill Climber, released Dec. 7, 2018, is Vulfpeck’s fourth studio album and eighth project total. Vulfpeck releases music on their own label, Vulf Records, run by front man Jack Stratton.

Vulfpeck revives modern funk in Hill Climber

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2018
Your guide to November 6 Elections

Your guide to November 6 Elections

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2018
President Donald Trump addresses his supporters directly at one of his rallies. Trump made a very strong impression during his visit to the Greater Cincinnati area on Oct. 12 that has become a topic of conversation in local and state political circles.

Trump turns heads in Ohio

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2018
Use your locker to stay organized during the day, and make sure that you don't carry around too much stuff.

[Photo] Piper Peanut on staying organized

Piper Peanut, Peanuts Advice Columnist
September 25, 2018
Dozens of roses were sold Wednesday morning, with the proceeds of the fundraiser supporting victims and survivors of the recent mass shooting downtown.

Students Demand Action honors 5/3 victims

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2018
Making a difference

Making a difference

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2018
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[Photo] #MeToo Igniting Change

Jeresa Anderson, Opinions Writer
December 11, 2017
Liza Allen, ‘19, and Ruby Krimmer, ‘19, raise signs during the walkout Feb. 21. Krimmer’s sign reads, “We are Walnut. We are Change,” representing the change students are pushing in the U.S.

Students Already Spark Change

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2018
(left) President Obama resided over a 16-day government shutdown in 2013. The shutdown was led by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), over the healthcare debate, which eventually resulted in the Affordable Care Act.
(right) President Trump has resided over two government shutdowns so far in 2018. Both shutdown efforts were led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) over the immigration debate, causing over three days of government shutdown.

Government shutdowns, distinctly american

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2018
Multiple Republican organizations still support Roy Moore’s candidacy despite his sexual misconduct allegations. Recently, President Donald Trump threw his support behind Moore, and with his support came the money of the Republican National Convention, who had previously withheld their funding because of the scandal.

Roy Moore and the New Right

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2017
This flag flew over Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland during the War of 1812. It was this flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner, which later became our national anthem.

The new patriotism

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2017
Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Arizona in August of 2016. During his campaign and as president, Trump and his staff have been cited with many inaccurate claims and statements.

Distractor-in-Chief

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2017
President Trump addresses a joint session of Congress in February. Since entering office, Trump has pushed for legislation in congress to little avail, as gridlock still plagues Capitol Hill.

The party of no

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2017
Hundreds of students walk through the main hallway between classes, creating congestion that can be felt throughout the building.

WHHS bursting at the seams

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2017
FBI Director James Comey with President Obama in 2013. Comey gave testimony to a Senate hearing Wednesday, though many of the Senate's questions could not be answered due to classified information.

This Week in Politics – Week of May 1

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2017
US Navy warships launched 59 Tomahawk missiles at a Syrian airbase. The missiles costed nearly $70 million.

This Week in Politics – Week of April 3

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2017
Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) is the head of the House Intelligence Committee and its investigation into alleged coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia. The investigation also covers an alleged wiretap by the Obama Administration on President Trump and Russian misinformation campaigns leading up to the 2016 presidential election.

This Week in Politics – Week of March 27

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2017
Hundreds payed their respects to the four killed after the Westminster Attack this week in London. A man ran over dozens outside Parliament, then exited his vehicle and stabbed a police officer. The attack brought vivid memories of the 2005 London Bombings, which killed 52 civilians.

This Week in Politics – Week of March 20

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2017
President Donald Trump speaks at a rally during his campaign. Trump's campaign, and now his administration, has been cited for multiple inaccuracies and misstatements.

The future of free press in the era of Trump

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2017
Geert Wilders' far-right party, the PPV, won about 20% of the Dutch parliament in their elections. The Liberal Party won the plurality and will maintain their coalition government.

This Week in Politics – Week of March 13

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2017
Trump signs an Executive Order in the Oval Office. At the beginning of his term, Trump signed an average of 1.5 orders per day.

This Week in Politics – Week of March 6

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2017
Tom Perez with President Obama after being nominated for Secretary of Labor. Perez served in that post from 2012 until the end of President Obama's term.

This Week in Politics – Week of Feb. 27

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2017
Milo Yiannopolous resigned from his position at Breitbart News after a clip was published that makes him appear to defend pedophilia. Breitbart News was ran by Trump's Chief Strategist Steve Bannon until he joined Trump's campaign in the fall of 2016.

This Week in Politics – Week of Feb. 20

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2017
National Security Adviser Gen. Michael Flynn resigned Monday after a scandal erupted from his contacts with Russian officials before President Trump took office. It is unclear whether his replacement, Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, will serve on an interim or permanent basis.

This Week in Politics – Week of Feb. 13

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2017
Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) was confirmed as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services on Friday after little debate from Senate Democrats compared to Trump’s other cabinet positions.

This Week in Politics – Week of Feb. 6

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2017
President Donald Trump arrives in Washington, DC with his wife Melania the day before his inauguration.

This Week in Politics – Week of Jan. 30

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2017
President Donald Trump talks to press, March 21, before signing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act in the Oval Office.

The 100 day plan: A Trump presidency

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2017
Above is the electoral college election map, showing the relative size of states to their electoral votes. The electoral college election occurs Dec. 12.

The real election: The electoral college

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2016
The four candidates speak at political rallies around the conutry. From left to right: Hillary Clinton (D), Donald Trump (R), Gary Johnson (L), Jill Stein (G).

Third party candidates plague election

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2016
Candidates Jill Stein and Gary Johnson.

Who are the third party candidates?

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2016
Donald Trump speaking at a campaign rally in Arizona in March of 2016.

The Election Heats Up Over the Summer

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2016
Former Secretary of State, Senator, and First Lady Hillary Clinton faces off against New York businessman Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election. The election takes place Nov. 8.

Presidential race summer recap

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2016
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