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The Penndulum

The Student News Site of Pennridge High School

  • February 4Check out the final article from our semester 1 journalists! New articles coming soon from semester 2 students!

The Penndulum

The Penndulum

Makeup brand Elf, does not conduct or tolerate animal testing

Animal testing and its harmful impact

Camryn Snyder, Student Writer May 15, 2025

500,000 animals dead by the end of 2024, when is enough, enough? Not only does testing cosmetic products on animals cause many problems for them, but it can also cause cancer, endless disabilities, and...

Voters wait in line for early voting on November 6th, 2024, at the Quakertown Police Department.

Empowering Our Future: Why 16-Year-Olds Deserve a Voice in Democracy

Ben Forsthoffer, Student Writer May 15, 2025

Critics will say that 16 and 17-year-olds lack the maturity to vote responsibly, but this argument fails to consider the capabilities of some teenagers. As Sawyer Best says, "Many teens are already passionate...

West Philadelphia University City High School in Philadelphia where education inequality is present

The Hard Truth: Not Every Student Gets a Fair Shot at Success

Afam Dibor, Student Writer May 15, 2025

School should be where everyone has a fair shot, but sadly, that’s not always the case. There are big differences in how well students can learn, and two big reasons common today are their family’s...

Pre Calculus Homework, representing homework in schools

Rethinking Homework: Should Schools Do Away With It?

Ben Forsthoffer, Student Writer May 12, 2025

The constant debate over the idea of homework continues to create tension between students and educators worldwide. Some argue that homework helps reinforce concepts learned in the classroom, while others...

Chocolate and Cappuccino Crunch Ice Cream Sandwich

Ice Cream Sandwiches

Sara Schmidt and Delaney Dodge January 26, 2025

Ice cream and cookies alone are top-tier dessert choices but are taken to the next level when combined. Ice cream sandwiches are not only a fan favorite in America but also in other countries worldwide;...

Banned But Not Forgotten: The Negative Impacts of Book Bans

Aubrey Kolodziejski, Student Writer January 26, 2025

Over the years, book banning has been controversial in politics and classrooms. People who support the idea of banning books think that topics such as offensive language, sexual content, religious viewpoints,...

iPhone opened to its Instagram feed.

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...

Female Looking at Instagram

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...

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