Julia Johnson, Journalism Student
February 15, 2019
Filed under Editorials
Rewarding youth for their participation in an event rather than gratifying them for skill and talent teaches children the idea that in life, they are always winners. Many people consider this to be a form of coddling, which can...
Sean Yoder, Staff Writer
February 11, 2019
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After last year’s disastrous early dismissal, the Pennridge School District has prioritized student safety, efficient communication, and making the appropriate calls for winter weather procedures. Although many seem to disagre...
Logan Sudholz, Journalism Student
February 7, 2019
Filed under Editorials
From elementary school up to graduate school, students’ knowledge is tested by choosing a letter, filling in the bubbles, having a machine analyze their choices, and returning a score. According to College Board, the scores...
Sarah Williams, Staff Writer
February 1, 2019
Filed under Editorials, Features
A standardized test is any form of test that requires all test takers to answer a selection of questions in the same way and is scored in a “standard” or consistent manner. Standardized testing in education systems has rais...
Nicolette Harrison, Student Writer
February 1, 2019
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In our school handbook it states, “students, faculty, and administration share a responsibility to develop and
maintain a climate within the school that is conducive to learning and good citizenship,” although, most of us...
Connor Robertson, Student Writer
February 1, 2019
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Vaping has gained popularity in recent years marketed as a healthier alternative to smoking. Critics of the new trend claim it is marketed toward children with the use of buttery, realistic flavors and flashy packaging. High scho...
Jess Rogers, Student Writer
February 1, 2019
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An invisible serial killer has plagued the human population for centuries and still has not been caught. Once the killer gets ahold of its victim, it is a brutal war between the two. A person’s individual strength essentially determines his or her ...
December 18, 2018
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Disclaimer: The views expressed in the editorial section of this newspaper are those of individual students and are not endorsed by the Pennridge School District.
Sean Yoder, Staff Writer
December 18, 2018
Filed under Advice, Editorials
As a senior in high school, it can be extremely difficult to know what you want to do in the future. Deciding on a school can be one of the harder decisions you make as a teenager, but one stands out from the rest. Attending...
December 18, 2018
Filed under Editorials
The Makeup Solution
Getting makeup and figuring out how you like to wear it is a big part of growing up for most teenage girls. However, it can be extremely difficult, and expensive to try to start learning. The average price o...
Olivia Pennie
December 18, 2018
Filed under Editorials
The legal drinking age is the United States should be lowered to 18. A lot of current social issues will be prevented.
Some people say that the drinking age should stay 21, or even be raised. They say this because people tend...
Alex Lippmann
December 18, 2018
Filed under Editorials
When you get that craving for something sweet and juicy, Starburst should be your answer. With the unexplainably juicy flavors, you would never believe that it all came from such a little package. The candy was originally intro...