The Student News Site of Guilford High School

The Voyager
The Student News Site of Guilford High School

The Voyager
The Student News Site of Guilford High School

The Voyager
Aidan Benham

Aidan Benham, Reporter

All content by Aidan Benham
Pro-choice protestors outside the Supreme Court after a leaked decision to overturn Roe V. Wade surfaced online. Credit: The Associated Press

America and abortion make strange bedfellows

Aidan Benham, Journalist
May 25, 2022
Credit: Library of Congress

The good, the bad, and the ugly about your mandatory Selective Service registration

Aidan Benham, Journalist
May 25, 2022
Delegates from Germany and Japan meeting to discuss security in the Indo-Pacific. Credit: DW

Return of the axis? Ukraine war may forge new Germany and Japan

Aidan Benham, Journalist
May 25, 2022
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressing the Russian people on the eve of his invasion of Ukraine. Credit: BBC

Putin, in the midst of war, threatens Finland and Sweden

Aidan Benham, Journalist
May 25, 2022
Credit: CNBC

Musk’s Twitter: a haven of free speech or censor’s dream?

Aidan Benham, Journalist
May 25, 2022
Beyond Guilford: what the class of 2022 faces

Beyond Guilford: what the class of 2022 faces

Aidan Benham, Journalist
May 25, 2022
After being elected to office, U.S. President Joe Biden takes the oath of office on January 20th, 2021 on the steps of the capital building in Washington D.C. Credit: The Atlantic

Untold and unknown: Biden’s first year in office and the future of Guilford students

Aidan Benham, Journalist
March 11, 2022
The logo for the Illinois State Scholar program.

Illinois State Scholars: superficial metrics, underwhelming recognition

Anthony Paez and Aidan Benham
February 1, 2022
Crisis in Ukraine: will class of '22 go to war with Russia?

Crisis in Ukraine: will class of ’22 go to war with Russia?

Aidan Benham
January 21, 2022
Taiwanese forces pose for a photo during a routine combat drill. Credit: UNSI - US Naval Institute.

With Taiwan, the world stands against Chinese bullying

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business and Marketing Manager, Social Media Director
October 29, 2021
Former President John F. Kennedy wearing sunglasses prior to a speech. Credit: The New Yorker

JFK: yet another delay in the truth behind his assassination

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business and Marketing Manager, Social Media Director
October 29, 2021
Modern America: masterclass in shrinking the middle class

Modern America: masterclass in shrinking the middle class

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor
September 24, 2021
Image Credit: The Wall Street Journal

In the new supersonic arms race, nuclear annihilation happens in mere seconds

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor
September 24, 2021
Security personnel stand guard outside the Wuhan Institute of Virology in Wuhan as members of the World Health Organization (WHO) team investigating the origins of the COVID-19 coronavirus make a visit to the institute in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province on February 3, 2021. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP) (Photo by HECTOR RETAMAL/AFP via Getty Images)

COVID-19: Natural, a lab leak, or viral warfare?

Aidan Benham, Reporter
August 10, 2021
Jefferson Street Bridge over the Rock River in downtown Rockford is one of 41 bridges in Winnebago County labeled as "structurally deficient" according to the Federal Highway Administration. Image: Wikimedia

Is Infrastructure an Investment in the Future of Guilford Students?

Aidan Benham, Reporter
June 11, 2021
Government social media post in April 2017 shows detainees in a camp in Hotan Prefecture [Image obtained by HRW] Credit: Al Jazeera

Genocide in Xinjiang: how will the world react?

Aidan Benham, Reporter
June 9, 2021
China's aggression towards Taiwan: where the U.S. stands

China’s aggression towards Taiwan: where the U.S. stands

Aidan Benham, Reporter
April 30, 2021
President Joe Biden signs a series of executive orders on health care, in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The American Jobs Plan: its immediate and long-term effects

Aidan Benham, Reporter
April 30, 2021
Virtual learning didn't kill school system; it made flaws visible

Virtual learning didn’t kill school system; it made flaws visible

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
February 8, 2021
Buy your yearbook recognition ad now!

Buy your yearbook recognition ad now!

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
February 1, 2021
NEW 2021 Sport Tryout Dates

NEW 2021 Sport Tryout Dates

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
February 1, 2021
The BMO Harris Bank Center. Image credit: ASM Global

BMO Harris Bank Center celebrates 40 years of operation

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
February 1, 2021
Soldiers during the coup in Myanmar. Image Credit: The Wallstreet Journal

In response to Myanmar coup, Biden threatens sanctions

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
February 1, 2021
U.S. - Taliban peace deal

Taliban attacks worsen as Biden warns of American withdrawal

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
February 1, 2021
Martin Luther King Jr. - a true American hero

Martin Luther King Jr. – a true American hero

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
January 19, 2021
Salamone's North pizzeria by Guilford High School

Indoor dining returns to Rockford

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
January 19, 2021
Boys swim team fundraiser

Boys swim team fundraiser

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
December 16, 2020
Juniors! Virtual free SAT prep now avaliable!

Juniors! Virtual free SAT prep now avaliable!

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
December 16, 2020
Now is the time to buy your Senior recognition ad!

Now is the time to buy your Senior recognition ad!

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
December 16, 2020
Last chance to choose Yearbook pose!

Last chance to choose Yearbook pose!

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
December 16, 2020
Win a giftcard! Holiday Spirit Week starts December 14th

Win a giftcard! Holiday Spirit Week starts December 14th

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
December 8, 2020
Supreme Court of the United States. Credit: CNBC

Supreme Court throws out case against transgender student accommodations

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
December 8, 2020
COVID-19 Update for Monday December 7th, 2020

COVID-19 Update for Monday December 7th, 2020

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
December 8, 2020
Joe Biden's win certified in Georgia

Joe Biden’s win certified in Georgia

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
December 8, 2020
Virtual Queer Prom 2020 tonight!

Virtual Queer Prom 2020 tonight!

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
December 5, 2020
2020 Student Council Election Results

2020 Student Council Election Results

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
November 30, 2020
Teen Night - Gaming, virtual reality, and open court at Ken Rock Community Center

Teen Night – Gaming, virtual reality, and open court at Ken Rock Community Center

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
November 12, 2020
Image Credit: Lil Snaps Photography

‘Tis the Season; Summerfield Zoo Christmas celebrations begin Friday!

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
November 12, 2020
Image Credit: 13WREX

Despite 263 new cases, positivity rate of COVID-19 drops to 18.4% in Rockford area

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
November 12, 2020
Winter Sports Tryouts Poster

[ANNOUNCEMENT] Winter Sports Tryouts Information

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
November 10, 2020
[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] President Donald Trump is projected to win Texas

[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] President Donald Trump is projected to win Texas

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 4, 2020
[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] President Donald Trump is projected to win Florida

[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] President Donald Trump is projected to win Florida

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] President Donald Trump is projected to win Iowa

[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] President Donald Trump is projected to win Iowa

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] President Donald Trump is projected to win Montana

[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] President Donald Trump is projected to win Montana

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] President Donald Trump is projected to win Ohio

[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] President Donald Trump is projected to win Ohio

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] Joe Biden is projected to win Minnesota

[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] Joe Biden is projected to win Minnesota

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
President Donald Trump is projected to win Utah

President Donald Trump is projected to win Utah

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
Joe Biden is projected to win New Hampshire

Joe Biden is projected to win New Hampshire

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] Joe Biden is projected to win Washington State

[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] Joe Biden is projected to win Washington State

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] Joe Biden is projected to win Oregon

[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] Joe Biden is projected to win Oregon

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] President Donald Trump is projected to win Idaho

[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] President Donald Trump is projected to win Idaho

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] President Donald Trump is projected to win Missouri

[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] President Donald Trump is projected to win Missouri

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] Joe Biden is projected to win Colorado

[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] Joe Biden is projected to win Colorado

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] Joe Biden is projected to win Washington D.C.

[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] Joe Biden is projected to win Washington D.C.

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] President Donald Trump is projected to win Nebraska

[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] President Donald Trump is projected to win Nebraska

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] Joe Biden is projected to win New Mexico

[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] Joe Biden is projected to win New Mexico

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] President Donald Trump is projected to win Louisiana

[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] President Donald Trump is projected to win Louisiana

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] President Donald Trump is projected to win Wyoming

[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] President Donald Trump is projected to win Wyoming

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] Donald Trump is projected to win South Dakota

[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] Donald Trump is projected to win South Dakota

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] Joe Biden is projected to win New York

[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] Joe Biden is projected to win New York

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] President Donald Trump is projected to win North Dakota

[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] President Donald Trump is projected to win North Dakota

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] President Donald Trump is projected to win Indiana

[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] President Donald Trump is projected to win Indiana

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] Donald Trump is projected to win Arkansas

[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] Donald Trump is projected to win Arkansas

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] Joe Biden projected to win Illinois

[PRESIDENTIAL 2020] Joe Biden projected to win Illinois

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[U.S. SENATE 2020] Richard Durbin projected to win Illinois seat on United States Senate

[U.S. SENATE 2020] Richard Durbin projected to win Illinois seat on United States Senate

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[ELECTION 2020] Donald Trump projected to win Alabama

[ELECTION 2020] Donald Trump projected to win Alabama

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[ELECTION 2020] Joe Biden projected to win New Jersey

[ELECTION 2020] Joe Biden projected to win New Jersey

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[ELECTION 2020] Joe Biden is projected to win Maryland

[ELECTION 2020] Joe Biden is projected to win Maryland

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[ELECTION 2020] President Donald Trump projected to win South Carolina

[ELECTION 2020] President Donald Trump projected to win South Carolina

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[ELECTION 2020] Joe Biden projected to win Connecticut

[ELECTION 2020] Joe Biden projected to win Connecticut

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[ELECTION 2020] President Trump projected to win Oklahoma

[ELECTION 2020] President Trump projected to win Oklahoma

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
[ELECTION 2020] Joe Biden projected to win Virginia

[ELECTION 2020] Joe Biden projected to win Virginia

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020

[ELECTION] Joe Biden wins Vermont

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020

[ELECTION] Trump wins Kentucky

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
November 3, 2020
Join Guilford Key Club!

Join Guilford Key Club!

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
October 26, 2020
Yearbook Picture Retakes are on November 4th

Yearbook Picture Retakes are on November 4th

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
October 26, 2020
Yearbook Pictures Now Avaliable for Order!

Yearbook Pictures Now Avaliable for Order!

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor, Business & Marketing Manager, and Social Media Director
October 26, 2020
Strength and Conditioning room hours

Strength and Conditioning room hours

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
September 29, 2020
SAT Testing Date for Seniors 2020

SAT Testing Date for Seniors 2020

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
September 29, 2020
Girl Power Guilford Synchronized Swimming Team poster

Girl Power: Valkyries Synchronized Swimming Team performs through Saturday!

Aidan Benham, Breaking News Editor/Business and Marketing Director/Social Media Manager
February 27, 2020
Credit: Rock Valley Publishing

Donations needed to raise money for Special Olympics during the 2020 Polar Plunge!

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
February 27, 2020
Official poster for the 7th Annual Guilford Grandmasters chess tournament

Registration open for the Guilford Grandmaster chess tournament!

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
February 26, 2020
Official flyer for the event.

Mr. Carter to participate in lip sync battle at Auburn in support of the Guilford Harmonics team!

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Breaking News Editor
February 26, 2020
The Black History Month collection in the Guilford library.

Check out the Black History Month collection of books in the library today!

Aidan Benham, Business/Marketing Director & Social Media Manager
February 19, 2020
Open Now: Guilford First in District to Get Student-Run Credit Union

Open Now: Guilford First in District to Get Student-Run Credit Union

Aidan Benham, Business & Marketing Director/Social Media Manager
December 20, 2019
Image property of New York Times

Protests Started in Hong Kong. Now The World Marches for Freedom.

Aidan Benham, Business & Marketing Director
November 25, 2019
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