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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

Tuesday, February 18th, 2025, A Day

February 18, 2025

ATHLETICS/ MR. HEGEN: Coed Varsity Unified Bocce Home (White Gym) at 3 PM for OPEN Bucks County Bocce League Championships – Rain Date AFTER SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT: There will be After...

Thursday, February 13th, 2025, B Day

February 13, 2025

ATHLETICS/ MR. HEGEN: There are no athletic events scheduled for today. AFTER SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT: After School Instructional Support will NOT be held TODAY, Thursday, February 13th....

Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, A Day

February 4, 2025

ATHLETICS/ MR. HEGEN: Coed Varsity Unified Bocce Home (Green Gym) at 3:15 PM vs New Hope-Solebury HS Boys Freshman Basketball Away at 3:30 PM vs Upper Dublin HS Dismiss: 1:15 PM Depart: 1:30 PM Boys...

Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, A Day

January 29, 2025

ATHLETICS/ MR. HEGEN: Coed Varsity Bowling Away (Earl Bowl Quakertown) at 3 PM vs Quakertown HS Dismiss: 1:15 PM Depart: 1:30 PM Coed Varsity Unified Bocce Away at 3:15 PM vs William Tennent HS Dismiss:...

This image shows ethylene, a naturally occurring monomer that is mainly produced in large quantities to make polyethylene, a common plastic polymer. It can be found in natural gas, coal gas and crude oil, also released by ripening fruit.

The Chemistry of Plastic

Alfred Bounds and Domenico Propato January 26, 2025

Despite only being around for roughly 100 years, plastic has become an everyday part of our lives. Known for its convenience, plastic is also known to create significant environmental challenges because...

Pictured is Care & Share Thrift Shoppes's strip mall.

Philanthropy in Fashion

Lucy Obarowski and Audrey Frentzen January 26, 2025

Philanthropy has increasingly woven itself into the fashion industry, particularly in the luxury sector. Brands recognize that social responsibility is not merely a trend but a vital component of their...

Picture taken of a journalism class at Pennridge High School.

New Jersey’s Teacher Shortage Sparks Debate Over Certification Standards

Robby Jackson, Student Writer January 26, 2025

The teacher shortage in New Jersey has prompted significant changes in the state’s education policies. As of Jan. 1, 2025, prospective teachers are no longer required to pass the Praxis Core Test, a...

Red Rooster meal. Chicken sandwich and loaded fries.

Bucks County Best Kept Secret

Donovan Cranage, Student Writer January 26, 2025

The world of fast food and local restaurants is always evolving. Without the ability to advertise on national stages, how do you know which places are good? We wondered that for ourselves after seeing...

Two Bernese Mountain dogs at the Perkasie Farmers Market.

Perkasie’s favorite Saturday morning event

Sara Schmidt, Student Writer January 26, 2025

The Perkasie Farmers Market is located in Perkasie Pennsylvania, and it is one of the town's most popular events. From June through the end of October, the farmer's market is outdoors in the center of...

Spanish flag representing the language and culture

The Future of Spanish Classes at Pennridge High School

Charlotte Benedix, Student Writer January 26, 2025

In the past couple of weeks, Pennridge High School has decided to discontinue the Spanish V course from the Program of Studies. Instead, students who want to continue studying Spanish must take AP Spanish....

Thursday, January 23rd, 2025, B Day

January 23, 2025

ATHLETICS/ MR. HEGEN: Boys JV Wrestling Away at 7 PM for OPEN Wrestling D1 Team Duals at Sun Valley HS Girls JV/V Basketball Away at 5:30 PM & 7 PM vs Central Bucks East HS MEN’S VARSITY...

Image shows electric vehicles at a charging station.

The Rise of Electrical Vehicles

Andrew Levush, Student Writer January 13, 2025
Electric vehicles are redefining the future of transportation by offering a cleaner, quieter, and more sustainable alternative than traditional gasoline-powered vehicles.
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