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The negative impact of social media on teen mental health and behavior.

Yurika Yebbal, Student Writer January 20, 2025

In today’s world, social media is a huge part of most teens’ lives. While it may seem harmless at first, the reality is that social media has a serious negative impact on the mental health of teenagers....

Giant Food Stores, a grocery store chain found in Mid-Atlantic USA.

The Case for Clear Labeling of Preservative Effects on Food

Logan Wilcox, Student Writer January 20, 2025

In today’s world, consumers expect transparency about the food they buy. Preservatives are used to keep food safe and extend shelf life, but their potential health risks are often not fully explained....

NFL game-worn football helmet

The Effects of CTE

Marley Steward, Student Writer January 20, 2025

Football has always been celebrated for its teamwork, passion, and determination. However, the growing awareness of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) has raised serious questions about the long-term...

Sign highlighting the fight that women 
are undertaking for their rights

A Century of Struggle: Equal Rights Amendment and Fight for Gender Equality

Noelle Stash, Student Writer January 20, 2025

Equality of rights under the law should not be denied by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Women have tried for equality in the Constitution for over a century through an Equal Rights...

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Social Media’s Negative Effects

Sara Schmidt, Student Writer January 20, 2025

An increased use of social media can lead to harmful changes in thoughts about one’s own body perspective and social media use should be decreased for the welfare of themselves. Despite many facts...

The Pennridge Rams Marching Band as of October 2021

Should You Take Music Classes/Lessons In School?

Domenico Propato, Student Writer January 20, 2025

Music classes are something indispensable in a student’s career; they help them learn more about different skills they can use later in life. However, some people disagree with this statement. People...

Philadelphia PA where crime rates have increased dramatically over the past decade.

Crime Rates

Lucy Obarowski, Student Writer January 20, 2025

In recent years, many cities across the United States have witnessed a disturbing rise in crime rates, creating an atmosphere of fear and insecurity among residents. This increase, particularly in violent...

Life’s Short, So Live it Fully

Life’s Short, So Live it Fully

Sophie Molyneux, Student Writer January 20, 2025

Due to the advancements in the camera, people have gone from only capturing the most important moments to capturing every moment. But by continuously capturing everything people can miss out on living...

How Using AI Benefits Businesses

How Using AI Benefits Businesses

Ryan Mikulich, Student Writer January 20, 2025

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing businesses by automating processes, unlocking valuable insights from data, and enhancing customer experience, ultimately driving efficiency and innovation in...

Nutritional breakfast high in protein and low in added sugars

American Diet: The cause of the rise of obesity in America

Andrew Levush, Student Writer January 20, 2025

Obesity in America has increased majorly over the past years, infecting millions over the U.S., and it’s all due to the American diet. The typical American diet, defined by an excess of items high in...

Post-game baseball interview with female reporter

Bridging the Gender Gap in Sports Reporting

Abby Kreisich, Student Writer January 20, 2025

In the world of sports media, there is a persisting imbalance of women not being represented. The voices of female journalists are still too rare on the sidelines, in press boxes, and on sports desks despite...

A beagle, the most commonly lab-tested animal, goes for a walk.

The Ethics of Animal-Tested Cosmetics

Aubrey Kolodziejski, Student Writer January 20, 2025

Animal testing and debates about cruelty-free cosmetics products are not new. Some people pay no mind to purchasing cosmetics products tested on animals, while others believe buying products tested on...

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