Julia Sipes, Features Editor
Taco Bell reigns ‘supreme’ over competitor Chipotle
By incorporating different items into their menus, Taco Bell and Chipotle offer unique dining options for friends and family to enjoy. Both restaurants can be found locally at many locations.
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The reality of sexual assault, the responsibility to act
Since 2001, the month of April is used to recognize and raise awareness for those who have been affected by sexual assault. There are over 433,000 cases of sexual assault and rape annually in the United States.
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‘One size fits all’ does not include all body types
By removing plus-size clothing options for both everyday and formal attire in stores, both teen girls and women are seeing an increase in body dysmorphia.
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Students by day, heroes by night
SouderTHON raised $85,732 for The Peter Powerhouse Foundation.
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Trees for Troops connects veterans
Hosting the annual Trees for Troops event at Bustard’s Christmas Tree Farm in Lansdale Pa., partners Jay and Glenn Bustard met on December 5, 2024 to show gratitude for active and retired military personnel.
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Pro: Public healthcare offers stability for low-income families
Public healthcare exudes more options for low-income families to have affordable access to physicians. The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) helps lower costs of healthcare in children in Pennsylvania.
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Life Unscripted: Galentine’s offer celebration between female friends
Creating a holiday to celebrate female friendships, Galentine’s Day allows women of all ages to show appreciation and love for their platonic relationships surrounding important women in their lives.
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FDA approves needleless EpiPen as alternative solution
With the ability to be used as a nasal spray, the FDA has approved Neffy, a needleless alternative to the auto-injector EpiPen, providing a needle-free treatment for anaphylaxis. Neffy will be used to treat severe allergic reactions in both adult and pediatric patients.
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Life Unscripted: Holiday food can trigger those with eating disorders
As the holidays approach, those struggling with eating disorders are presented with numerous food triggers that can have lasting effects on their status and recovery.
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The Grand Theater celebrates 100 years of business
Since 1924, The Grand Theater has been providing the community with entertainment.
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‘Rooting’ for locally grown VP Christmas tree
After becoming reserve grand champions at the National Christmas Tree Growers Convention, Bustard’s Christmas Trees co-owners, Jay and Glenn Bustard, are supplying Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence with its Christmas tree this year.
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Life Unscripted: No appetite for food allergy bullying in schools
With the intent to harm other students with a life-threatening food allergy (FA), schools tend to overlook this situation as “bullying” making students feel unsafe. Food allergies affect 33 million people in the United States alone.
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[Photo] Homecoming celebrates community
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Record breaking runner has one track mind
Through her resilience and dedication, junior Destini Smith has enjoyed an exceptional track and field season. Smith has broken numerous records, some of which were over 40 years old.
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At annual blood drive, heroes come in all ‘types’
With help from the American Red Cross, the high school hosted a blood drive on April 9 in the auxiliary gym.
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Act II Playhouse prepares latest production
Desiring to create a high quality production, the staff of Act II Playhouse Theater, located in Ambler, Pa., work as a team. Together, the staff fill the roles of artistic director, director of marketing and director of external relations.
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E-meal program ‘driving out’ food insecurity
In order to raise awareness for food insecurity in the community, Emmanuel Lutheran Church donated packaged meals to those in need through the E-meal program. The E-meal program has donated over half a million meals.
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Western Animation Club allows open discussion, builds future careers
The Western Animation Club sparks creativity for future careers and gives many students a place to bond with one another. The club focuses on the Western American cartoon style of film.
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Class of 2027 eases into freshman year via Link Crew
To make the transition from middle school to high school as effortless as it can be, Link Crew members mentor incoming freshmen. Events have already included a mixer and orientation.
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