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The Student News Site of Dakota Ridge High School

The Cord News
The Student News Site of Dakota Ridge High School

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Ian van Duursen

Ian van Duursen, Staff Writer

Ian van Duursen is a first-year staff writer for The Cord News and a sophomore at Dakota Ridge High School. Journalism is a passion Ian enjoys and wants to further explore. Other than school, most of Ian’s time goes to training for soccer, either with his club or high school team.
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Many students spend their whole academic careers preparing for college whether it be through advanced courses or standardized testing.

CDHE Reports Post High School Opportunities Affected By Covid, But Dakota Fights Back

Ian van Duursen, Staff Writer
May 20, 2022
Oil rigs scattered over large oil deposits are still in full function, sucking out the last remaining reserves.

As the End of Fossil Fuels Approaches, What is Being Done?

Ian van Duursen, Staff Writer
May 5, 2022
The Ukraine people are enduring this hardship with each other, relying on complete nationalism to persevere.

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Has Local Effect

Ian van Duursen, Staff Writer
February 27, 2022
In order to expand voter participation, there must be a motivation, which could be created by introducing younger people to voting earlier.

High School Juniors and Seniors Should be Allowed to Participate in Local District Votes

Ian van Duursen, Staff Writer
February 24, 2022
Last year, the Super Bowl totaled 96.4 million viewers.

Matthew Stafford Takes the Biggest Stage in Football

Ian van Duursen, Staff Writer
February 13, 2022
Electric vehicles are getting increasingly faster at charging. For example, the RIVIAN R1T will charge 140 miles in less than 10 minutes.

Electric Cars–They’re Not That New

Ian van Duursen, Staff Writer
February 2, 2022
In total, Jefferson County Schools have reported 3,193 cases as of January 18, 2022.

Omicron Variant Poses Threat With High Transmission Rate

Ian van Duursen, Staff Writer
January 18, 2022
With a relatively small cast, the audience is successfully able to form a deep and complicated connection with the three main characters, including Jeff the robot.

Apple TV’s “Finch” is One of Tom Hanks’ Best

Ian van Duursen, Staff Writer
December 15, 2021
Anton Ochs is the owner of this car. “I like my car because I think it’s slick looking and how it’s shaped like a bullet, and also that it’s pretty fast,” Ochs (11) said. Ochs bought the car from his dad’s friend, then worked it to a running motor.

Whoa, Nice Ride!

Ian van Duursen, Staff Rider
December 12, 2021
Jefferson County Public Health has been combatting Covid since 2020, with its policies being on the stricter side of the spectrum.

Mask Mandate Reinstated for Jefferson County

Ian van Duursen, Staff Writer
December 10, 2021
To date, the movie has surpassed 400 million dollars in revenues after being produced with a 110 million dollar budget.

Tom Hardy Battles Woody Harrelson in Marvel’s New “Venom: Let There Be Carnage”

Ian van Duursen, Staff Writer
December 9, 2021
Payton Mulberry pictured in her new uniform shortly after her division one commitment.

A New Bison — Payton Mulberry

Ian van Duursen, Staff Writer
November 11, 2021
Stefan is pictured standing with his two brothers, Jeroen and Ivor, of whom he is the oldest. All three brothers competed in sports from a young age and pushed each other to the highest levels they could. Jeroen van Duursen was a marathon athlete.

Local Physical Therapist and Successful Swimmer Says Setting Goals is Key for Young Athletes

Ian van Duursen, staff writer
October 24, 2021
Eagles participate this weekend in the annual Step Up For Down Syndrome Walk.

Eagles Step Up For Down Syndrome

Ian van Duursen, Staff Writer
September 24, 2021
“My dogs make me very happy. My dogs make me happy because they are always there no matter what" Ian van Duursen (9) said.

[Photo] What Makes You Happy?

Kassidy Spencer, Staff
February 10, 2021
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