The Arrowhead

Con: Safety concerns fuel school cell phone ban backlash

By cutting off direct communication, Pennsylvania’s statewide mandate will strip local districts of the authority to manage their own classrooms.

Aimal Ahmad, Design Editor
May 29, 2026

Pro: Legislatures enacting bans to combat distraction

To curb mental health risks and enhance academic performance and focus in classrooms, phone bans have become an increasingly popular and sought-after solution.

Nadia Choe, News Editor
May 29, 2026

Journalists unsung heroes of democracy

As journalism worldwide faces censorship, violence and growing distrust, World Press Freedom Day reminds society why the free press is important for our democracy. Celebrating journalists worldwide, World Press Freedom Day took place on May 3.

May 29, 2026

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May 29, 2026

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May 29, 2026

Energy drinks hook youth by predatory marketing, chemical dependency

Modern energy drinks leverage aggressive social media marketing and extreme caffeine concentrations to target vulnerable adolescents who are often unaware of the physiological risks.

Aimal Ahmad, Design Editor
May 1, 2026

WWSI: Understanding nutritional value unlocks healthy lifestyles

In today’s food industry, what sounds healthy isn’t always what it is. Labels like “all natural” and “sugar free,” along with misconceptions around fats and sugars, reveal a need to be conscious and knowledgeable about what we are consuming and how much.

May 1, 2026

Con: Behind drama, reality TV twists truth, harming veiwers

Beyond the drama and entertainment, reality television harms both participants and viewers by distorting the truth. Through this distortion, exaggerated expectations and lower self-esteem are quietly implanted in the viewer.

Tristan Rocco Doña, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2026

Pro: Escaping from the real world to reality TV

Different genres of reality television often hook viewers with their entertainment value. These programs help people escape everyday struggles and create connections.

Maya Bernhauser, Social Media Editor
May 1, 2026

From chasing the pros to staying back for the ‘bag’

As NIL continues to grow throughout college athletics, the rising issues continue to stand out every year among the student-athletes. Athletes have begun to put these deals ahead of academics and their goals of reaching their respective major sports associations.

Luka Camacho, Sports Editor
March 27, 2026

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March 27, 2026

Podcast propaganda spreads political polarization

In order for humanity to thrive, strong sources and informative outlets are needed. This communication and the spread of information allow for human culture to flourish; however, when opinion is disguised as fact and uniformity is disguised as social commerce, humanity is lost.

Ari Swindells, Opinion Editor
March 27, 2026