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The Student News Site of Souderton Area High School

The Arrowhead
The Student News Site of Souderton Area High School

The Arrowhead

The Arrowhead
Claudia Elwell

Claudia Elwell, Opinion Editor

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Im Always Write: ‘Shady Hollow’ takes twist on murder mystery genre

I’m Always Write: ‘Shady Hollow’ takes twist on murder mystery genre

December 16, 2022
Fab‘yule’ous…Adding finishing touches to her dessert, junior Claudia Elwell prepares a yule log. The yule log was based on a recipe from Great British Baking judge Prue Leith.

Celebrate the season of giving by baking festive treats

December 16, 2022
Frenchified fun...As they work on a French painting-inspired art activity, freshmen Aidan Golla (left) and Sophie Dubois enjoy time with friends. The activity helped them to learn more about French art while also having fun during the November 18 club meeting.

[Photo] French Club offers way to celebrate culture

December 16, 2022
Learning women’s history…Watching the Suffragette movie in their Women’s Studies class, seniors Amelia Haworth (left) and Ava Beskar learn about the suffragette movement in the United Kingdom. Their Women’s Studies class watched the movie November 18.

[Photo] Women’s Studies class expands perspective of history

December 16, 2022
English classes produce life-long memories

English classes produce life-long memories

October 28, 2022

Philly allows celebration of ethnic diversity

October 28, 2022
Overturning Roe v. Wade is not a ‘pro-life’ decision

Overturning Roe v. Wade is not a ‘pro-life’ decision

May 26, 2022
Making memories...Hanging out in the concourse, (from left) eighth-graders Timmy Meehan, Liam Shaw, Matthew Gerhart and Link Crew member Olivia Koch take a break from the dance floor at the Eighth Grade Mixer on May 6.

Eighth grade mixer excites

May 26, 2022
Music can negatively impact impressionable teens

Music can negatively impact impressionable teens

April 25, 2022
In defense of Rory Gilmore of ‘Gilmore Girls’ (part two)

In defense of Rory Gilmore of ‘Gilmore Girls’ (part two)

April 25, 2022
True crime media impacts behavior, desensitizes

True crime media impacts behavior, desensitizes

April 25, 2022
It’s time to give Rory some ‘Gilmore Girls’ glory

It’s time to give Rory some ‘Gilmore Girls’ glory

March 24, 2022
Schools ban various books locally, across the country

Schools ban various books locally, across the country

March 24, 2022
Contextualizing the Russia-Ukraine War

Contextualizing the Russia-Ukraine War

March 24, 2022
Standing for a cause...Raising her sign to spread a message, 2020 Souderton alumna Cassie Rodrique takes in the “Bans Off Our Bodies” protest in Washington D.C. The event took place on October 2.

New Supreme Court case threatens Roe v. Wade

February 9, 2022
Breaking the ice… Attempting to save Cheryl from drowning, Archie breaks through the frozen Sweetwater River while Veronica (left), Jughead (middle) and Betty watch in horror. This scene, featured in the finale of Season 1, exemplifies the uniquely remarkable cinematography of season one.

‘The epic highs and lows’ of ‘Riverdale’ deserve more credit

February 8, 2022
That’s a nice bake...Piping the dough for a “The Great British Bake Off” inspired dessert, amateur baker Claudia Elwell follows the recipe of the technical challenge. The dessert, Prue Leith’s tiramisu sandwich bites, was featured on the third episode of the show’s Stand Up for Cancer Series.

No sugarcoating: ‘The Great British Bake Off’ reigns supreme

December 10, 2021
Diet culture causes anxiety, shame during holidays

Diet culture causes anxiety, shame during holidays

December 8, 2021

SAVE club to hold Santa in the Greenhouse event

December 7, 2021
Using her voice...Attending a women’s march in Phoenixville on October 2, junior Ava Saydam protests for abortion rights. Many protests for safe and legal access to abortion occurred throughout the country following the passage of the Texas Heartbeat Act.

Texas abortion ban sparks reaction from students

November 3, 2021
What to know for the school board election

What to know for the school board election

November 3, 2021
Arrowhead photo by Claudia Elwell Creating a safe classroom...Focusing on school work, sophomores Jessie (left) and Jenny (right) Lam work on their school assignments during free time in art teacher Sabrina Pistoria’s class on May 21. Pistoria said that to maintain a safe learning environment that she focuses on sanitization and making sure that everyone wears their masks correctly.

SASD members reflect on Covid school year

June 3, 2021
**A sigh of relief...***Following the announcement that former police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty for the murder of African American George Floyd, brother of Floyd Philonise Floyd (left) and Attorney Ben Crump (right) celebrate Chauvin’s conviction on April 20 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Many other Americans gathered on the streets throughout the country to rejoice in the guilty verdicts.* *Photo by Julio Cortez*

Derek Chauvin faces trial for death of George Floyd

May 6, 2021
**Layering with intention...** *Double-masking to protect herself from more contagious variants of Covid-19 on March 17, Indian Valley Middle School student Cam Elwell has recently transitioned to more frequently wearing two masks instead of one. A recent study by the CDC found that wearing a surgical mask under a multilayered fabric mask greatly decreases the spread of particles from coughing and breathing to others.* *Arrowhead photo by Claudia Elwell*

Politicization and aspects of American culture cause preventable COVID-19 deaths

April 8, 2021
Arrowhead Photo by Claudia Elwell Witnessing history…Tuning into CNN, social studies teacher Amanda Gale watches Joe Biden take the Presidential Oath of Office next to Dr. Jill Biden during the inauguration on January 20. Many teachers throughout the school paused during class to watch the inauguration.

Americans appreciate inclusivity of Inauguration

February 12, 2021
Celebrating victory...Walking through Washington Square Park in New York on November 7, Manhattan College senior Nina Nuñez partakes in a pro-Biden celebratory march. On this day, Biden surpassed 270 electoral votes and was announced to be the 46th president of the U.S.

Some Americans opt to settle for Biden during 2020 presidential election

February 12, 2021
Keeping up with the Bidens…Waiting for the bus on December 9, Indian Valley Middle School eighth grade student Cam Elwell scrolls through President-Elect Joe Biden’s Instagram page. Biden posts informative, and sometimes personal, photos and videos.

Politics entering social media causes reactions among Gen Z

December 23, 2020
Voting her voice...Participating in the 2020 Presidential Election, Harleysville resident Jennifer Elwell sends in her ballot via mail on October 29 at the Montgomery County Secure Ballot Drop Box in Skippack, Pa. The ballot drop box is supervised by monitors to ensure fair voting practices. Arrowhead photo by Claudia Elwell

Concerns about mail-in voting increase provokes conversation among Americans

November 12, 2020
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