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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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Payton Tanner

Payton Tanner, Editor-in-Chief

Payton is a senior and a third-year staff member with The Cord News. Outside of school she enjoys playing soccer and hanging out with friends. Payton loves journalism and getting to the bottom of a story. In the future, Payton hopes to play soccer in college and become a lawyer.

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Final Editors Picks

Final Editors Picks

Sara Pfitzer and Payton Tanner
May 13, 2024
After beating LSU in the quarter finals, Clark posted on Instagram (@caitlinclark22) to let her fans know she would be going to the final four.

Caitlin Clark Elevates Women’s Sports

Payton Tanner, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2024
April Editors Picks

April Editors Picks

Payton Tanner and Sara Pfitzer
April 10, 2024
Eagles Beat the Raptors for Their First Women's Soccer Win of the Season

Eagles Beat the Raptors for Their First Women’s Soccer Win of the Season

Payton Tanner, Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2024
The United States has left the power of gun control up to the states, so some states have stricter restrictions on guns than others.

Parents Should be Held Responsible for the Actions of Their Children

Payton Tanner, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2024
March Editors Picks

March Editors Picks

Payton Tanner and Sara Pfitzer
March 12, 2024
1,583 people have been executed in the United States since 1973.

Death Penalty Takes New Turn

Payton Tanner, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2024
The families of the four Dakota seniors join their student in celebration of their accomplishments.

Senior Men’s Basketball Players Celebrated During Game Against Pomona

Payton Tanner, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2024
February Editors Picks

February Editors Picks

Sara Pfitzer and Payton Tanner
February 11, 2024
Make-A-Wish was first established in the United States in 1980, and a few years later the international branch was made in 1993.

Wish Week Donations Giving Kids Hope

Payton Tanner, Editor-in-Cheif
January 25, 2024
This past season the Dakota Ridge Eagles went 8-4 overall and 4-0 in league under the leadership of Coach Woj.

Coach Woj Announces Retirement

Payton Tanner, Editor-in-Cheif
December 15, 2023
Dakota players celebrate with the fans after the strong win against Columbine to continue the Eagles' winning streak.

Dakota Ridge Beats Columbine and “Wins the Neighborhood”

Payton Tanner, Editor-in-Cheif
December 14, 2023
December Editors Picks

December Editors Picks

Sara Pfitzer and Payton Tanner
December 9, 2023
The cost of production for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes was $100 million. This is much more than the first Hunger Games, but much less than the three sequels that followed.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Payton Tanner, Editor-in-Cheif
December 4, 2023
Jennessa Horan teaches both Teen Choices and Team Sports at Dakota Ridge High School.

Meet the Staff: Jennessa Horan

Payton Tanner, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2023
October Editors Picks

October Editors Picks

Payton Tanner and Sara Pfitzer
November 3, 2023
“At the end of the day, Chatfield football made a mistake, but this does not have to be a reflection on our school as a whole. There was a mistake made, and it was rectified, so hopefully people can start to move on,” Chatfield senior Aly Green said.

Chatfield High School Football Team Forfeits Games

Payton Tanner, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2023
“I think other people should do powderpuff because it is a really fun thing to do with your friends, and even if you lose, it is still very fun and a good bonding experience with your friends. It definitely makes Homecoming week more fun," senior Jordan Whiteaker said.

Senior Powderpuff Team Wins for Second Year in a Row

Payton Tanner, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2023
With many of the new laws in Florida, parents are able to review a school district's instructional materials and library books. Parents can object to things they believe are inappropriate.

Florida Curriculum Changes Spark Unease Across the Nation

Payton Tanner, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2023
Dakota Ridge women's soccer team wins the 2023 4A State Championship.

Dakota Ridge Women’s Soccer Team Secures the State Title

Payton Tanner, Editor
May 24, 2023
There is currently no maximum age a president can be, but the minimum age is 35 years old.

America Must Step Forward by Implementing a Maximum Age for Presidents

Payton Tanner, Editor
May 8, 2023
Whiteaker recently committed to TCU. “I think this will affect the rest of my life because I will spend the next 4 years making new friends and having new relationships and experiences that could spark my future,” Whiteaker said.

Jordan Whiteaker Clears the Ball to TCU

Payton Tanner, Editor
April 17, 2023
Eric Sinclair, the dean of culture, and Jerald Mason, coordinator in restorative practice, were both injured in the East High School shooting.

East High School Shooting Hits Close to Home

Payton Tanner, Editor
April 3, 2023
March 2023 Editor's Picks

March 2023 Editor’s Picks

Bailey Briggs, Kassidy Spencer, Hannah Martin-Edmonson, and Payton Tanner
March 29, 2023
According to Vitalant.org in order to donate blood you must be at least 16, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, eat within 2 hours ahead of your donation, drink plenty of liquids, and wait at least 8 weeks between whole blood donations.

Dakota Ridge Hosts Annual Blood Drive

Payton Tanner, Editor
March 7, 2023
February 2023 Editor's Picks

February 2023 Editor’s Picks

Bailey Briggs, Kassidy Spencer, Hannah Martin-Edmonson, and Payton Tanner
March 6, 2023
According to IFSEC Global, approximately 98% of automatic fire alarm incidents are false alarms.

False Fire Alarm Pull Causes Panic

Payton Tanner, Editor
March 2, 2023
Colorado was among the first two states in the nation to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes in 2012.

Colorado Kids Affected By Marijuana Use

Payton Tanner, Editor
February 22, 2023
For the first time in Colorado history there is a female majority in the Colorado legislature, as they hold 51 of the 100 seats.

Though Feminism Changes the Core Message Remains

Payton Tanner
January 31, 2023
“You win more flies with honey, but if you get yourself a bee, sting first.”-Georgia

Does Ginny and Georgia Encapsulate the Teen Experience?

Payton Tanner, Editor
January 19, 2023
While currently available on Disney Plus,this movie grossed approximately $60 million and received many positive reviews from critics.

Back to the 90’s With a 10 Things I Hate About You Review

Payton Tanner, Editor
December 14, 2022
While the 2023-2024 schedule is still only in draft form, as of now school will start every day at 8:05 a.m. and end at 3:20 p.m.

Jeffco Strives to Better Student Experiences with Later School Start Times

Payton Tanner, Editor
December 9, 2022
The film's gross income was 56.6 million USD with a 13.7 million USD budget. Clueless can be streamed on Paramount Plus, Vudu, Prime Video, Redbox, or Apple TV.

Back to the 90s With A Clueless Review

Payton Tanner, Editor
December 5, 2022
The Jeffco Board of Education voted to close these 16 elementary schools on November 10, 2022, and it will be put into effect at the end of this school year.

Jeffco Works to Close 16 Elementary Schools at the End of this School Year

Payton Tanner, Staff
November 20, 2022
According to Circle the number of people aged 18-29 is likely the second highest youth turnout rate for a midterm election in the past 30 years.

Young Voters Influence 2022 Midterm Elections

Payton Tanner, Staff
November 14, 2022
Defunis v. Odegaard was the first case to reach the Supreme Court surrounding affirmative action.

Students for Fair Admissions Challenge the Validity of Affirmative Action

Payton Tanner, Staff
November 8, 2022
According to the CDC more than 932,000 people have died from fentanyl in the U.S. since 1999.

Fentanyl Concerns and What You Can Do to Stay Safe

Payton Tanner, Editor
October 25, 2022
“It was the final game, and I knew our team was very strong, but we hadn't played softball yet, so we didn't know how good they were. Some of my teammates went and talked to the team who had lost to softball in the semi finals and found out that we really only had one player to watch out for. We had Payton cover her for the whole game, and our strategy worked out with us coming out on top. We have already made plans for next year's Powder Puff, and we plan on winning again,” junior Maryn Talyat said.

Dakota Ridge Hosts the 26th Annual Powder Puff Tournament

Payton Tanner, staff writer
October 3, 2022
Mr. Dakota is a decades old tradition for seniors.

Mr. Dakota Keeps Traditional Name for 2022

Payton Tanner, Editor
September 16, 2022
Beginning in the 2022-23 school year, Dakota Ridge High School seniors have been given the permission to paint their senior parking spots for the school year. This opportunity has come with a fee, but still many seniors chose to paint their spots and leave their mark on the school year.

Senior Parking Spots Are Painted

Payton Tanner, Editor
August 26, 2022
Approximately 2,700,000 Americans served in the Vietnam War.

Vietnam Veterans Visit Dakota Ridge

Payton Tanner, Staff Writer
May 3, 2022
With inflation hitting the U.S. economy, the cost of living has increased.

Why Does Everything Cost So Much?

Payton Tanner, Staff Writer
April 28, 2022
It's All About the Ukrainian Spirit

It’s All About the Ukrainian Spirit

Payton Tanner, Staff Writer
March 16, 2022
The SAT currently costs $52 for the standard SAT test and $68 with the optional SAT essay section.

Does Preparing for the SAT Really Matter?

Payton Tanner, Staff Writer
February 28, 2022
2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020 and there were 685,000 deaths globally.

Dakota Ridge Hosts Annual Think Pink Game

Payton Tanner, Staff Writer
February 24, 2022
More than 3 billion people watch the Olympics. as it goes on for 2 weeks.

Give the Best to the Best

Payton Tanner, Staff Writer
February 22, 2022
According to the New York Times, at least seven people died in connection to the Capitol attacks.

Capitol Riots One Year Later: Where are We Now?

Payton Tanner, Staff Writer
January 18, 2022
"Dear Evan Hansen" took $28 million to produce and has so far made about $18 million.

“Dear Evan Hansen” Leaves an Impact on Viewers

Payton Tanner, Staff Writer
December 17, 2021
“I was nervous about how I might have different classes from all of my friends and I would not get to see them as much, and I overcame that by realizing that I have so many classes that I can meet new people. And there are opportunities to become friends with those new people, and my friends are still in a lot of the same classes as me,” sophomore Charlotte Thompson said.

Students Share Stories About Their First Year of High School

Payton Tanner, Staff Writer
December 13, 2021
Hana St. Juliana,14, Madisyn Baldwin, 17, Tate Myre, 16, Justin Shilling,17- were killed in the shooting.

Oxford High School Shooting Affects the Nation

Payton Tanner, Staff Writer
December 12, 2021
Jazz music can be heard throughout the movie to develop the time period of the Harlem Renaissance.

Shades Passing Through: A Passing Review

Payton Tanner, Staff Writer
December 2, 2021
About 3.1 percent of women's high school players go on to play college basketball.

New Season Brings New Beginnings for Maryn Talyat

Payton Tanner, Staff Writer
November 11, 2021
The Dakota Ridge High School JV football team record is 3-3.

Rhys Mallory Learns Lessons From Football

Payton Tanner, Staff
October 26, 2021
Over half a million people are homeless.

Homelessness Surge in Colorado

Payton Tanner, Staff Writer
October 6, 2021
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