Missions to Mars, moon advance space exploration
To continue exploring the solar system, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has landed the Perseverance rover on Mars and is planning a return to the moon. These missions are the next step in furthering space travel.
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Space exploration benefits science, humanity
To create advancement, it is critical to invest in space exploration. Space exploration fulfills the need to explore, while also providing the groundwork for vital technologies that influence life on Earth.
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AP exam schedule altered for online students
To accommodate online students, the College Board is offering both in-person and online exams. Souderton will be offering testing during all three administrations and allowing virtual students to take in-person exams.
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It is still important to wear masks, even after being vaccinated
Even with the success of the COVID-19 vaccines, continuing to wear a mask and social distance is important to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Those who have the vaccine are still capable of catching COVID-19.
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Pro: Flexible Instructional Days prevent extended school year
To keep students on pace for the school year, the implementation of FIDs makes up for lost time due to inclement weather. FIDs also prevent the school year from extending well into June if there are more closures than normal.
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Attempts at bipartisanship slow progress
To unite the country, the Biden Administration has tried to make bipartisanship a top priority. However, efforts to do so have resulted in serious changes to legislation and no gained votes.
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Con: Movie releases on streaming services are too expensive
To cope with the pandemic, many movies have forgone the traditional theater releases for releases on streaming services like Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video. The switch to streaming has also poorly impacted small movie theaters.
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Holding the president accountable is important for change, social justice
Despite Democrats controlling the White House and Congress, Americans need to continue to hold the president and Congress accountable for their actions. To see real social change, Americans cannot become complicit.
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District uses policies, procedures to prevent spread of COVID-19 in schools
The district is using contact tracing procedures and following Montgomery County guidelines. The Pa. Department of Education has also outlined rules for in-person schooling.
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Historical significance of the attack on the Capitol
Throughout American history there is an unfortunate pattern of attacks on democracy like the insurrection at the Capitol. These attacks are mainly domestic terrorism and are perpetrated by white nationalist groups.
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Good diet habits are part of healthy lifestyle
While there are many components to building a healthy life, a strong diet is a critical part. Dieting is not about a complete overhaul of the current diet, but instead about modifying it.
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Montgomery County experiences COVID-19 surge, increased hospitalization
As cold weather forces more people indoors, COVID-19 is surging in Montgomery County. On December 2, the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners announced almost all hospitals are at capacity.
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2020 natural disasters are a result of climate change
Climate change has upended normal weather cycles on the planet and created a new level of natural disasters that are even more destructive and severe than their predecessors.
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School district offers online learning option for students due to COVID-19
By offering online learning, Souderton is reducing the number of students in the schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Souderton is also offering a five-day in-person option for students.
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People protest against police brutality, for civil rights
After the death of George Floyd, a series of protests have started across the nation against police brutality. Several thousand people attended the protests in Philadelphia, starting on May 30.
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Undertesting alter COVID-19 numbers, allow states to loosen regulations
As the country moves toward reopening, many COVID-19 cases go untested, making models about the number of cases inaccurate.
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Con: Reopening too soon could spike COVID-19 cases
By pushing for reopenings of nonessential businesses and medical procedures, there is potential for a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. If states reopen before they should, they are putting their residents at an increased risk of contracting the disease.
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Students, teachers have ‘mixed feelings’ regarding AP exam changes
By changing the format of the AP exams to allow them online, giving students the ability to take the tests from home.
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AP exams modified due to Coronavirus pandemic
By altering the AP exams, the College Board will now be administering an online version of the tests. Some colleges are also instituting a limited test-optional admissions policy due to SAT and ACT cancelations.
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Managing chronic illness is possible and sustainable
Living with chronic illness can be difficult to manage, with symptoms impacting daily life. However, medication is not the only way to minimize symptoms.
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Climate change is easy to slow- but only if we start now
There are many solutions to slow down or even reverse climate change, for both individuals, nations, and corporations, but the change needs to be made now. The atmosphere takes several years to feel efforts to stop climate change.
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News Byte: Advanced Choir
By preparing a selection of music, the advanced choir participated in a choir invitational with other local choirs. They included a range of serious to comedic music.
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Candidates campaign for position as Democratic nominee
Through the primary election process, candidates are campaigning for the position as Democratic nominee. The Pennsylvania Primary election will be held on April 28.
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Standardized testing harms students more than it helps them
By implementing multiple standardized tests on students, states and colleges are creating unnecessary pressure on students and lessening true learning experiences.
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China detains Uighur Muslims in ‘re-education centers’
Due to a belief that the ethnic minority are ‘terrorists,’ the Chinese government has created detention facilities to hold Uighur Muslims.
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Modern issues call for increase in social justice and diversity in young adult fiction
Authors of teen novels are beginning to focus on creating diversity and advocating for social justice in their novels; creating a more accurate reflection of the teenage population's concerns.
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Pro: The electoral college should be reformed
While the popular vote is the most accurate way to elect the president, the Electoral College is still valuable in modern day.
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Network disruption impacts school district
Due to the effects of a network disruption, the Souderton Area School District lost access to all internet and is currently recovering from the disruption.
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Network disruption continues to affect students and faculty
Recovering from a network disruption in early September, students and faculty have been adapting to the loss of technology and continuing network issues.
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High school uses new screens in classrooms
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