Julia Vizza, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Pro: To be successful later, sacrifice now
Torn between going out with friends or staying to study for a test, many students wonder whether or not prioritizing time and energy on
schoolwork pays off in the grand scheme of life. The short answer: it does.
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[Photo] Congratulations Seniors!
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Pro: Once in a lifetime experience warrants paycheck
While concert tickets can seem like an outrageous
purchase, especially for very famous artists, getting to see an artist perform can be a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Any price is worth a seat.
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Weight does not dictate health, health dictates health
To measure health, society needs to move away from
using weight and instead focus on vitals like blood pressure, heart rate and blood work.
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Santos lies, misleads his way to Congress
After a successful campaign based on half truths and lies, Representative George Santos’ schemes have started to unravel. The question remains: “How did he get away with it?”
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Hurts sets standard for football, men, community
[Arrowhead Sportorial] Reflecting after a successful Eagles season, one man stood out as extra admirable. Bringing an entire community together, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts made this
season represent more than just football - and this
particular Eagles’ fan appreciates the effort.
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‘75 Day Hard’ tests toughness and strength
Challenging those who take it on, the “75 Day Hard” challenge is a holistic program. It is designed to promote gains in their physical fitness.
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FIFA needs to grow a backbone for human rights
To host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar built seven brand-new soccer stadiums, creating massive environmental and social damage.
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[Photo] Jim Thorpe offers cheap, exciting getaway
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Pro: British monarchy fosters patriotism
When operating properly,the monarchy offers a sense of pride for British citizens.
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Soccer captain innovates new mental health resource
After witnessing and experiencing the emotional challenges that playing a sport can create, soccer captain Nolan Hughes decided to innovate a solution to the problem.
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Seniors silly string each other for serious cash prize
In order to say a proper farewell to Souderton, 120 seniors participated in the annual tradition of Soudy Assassin, where they compete against peers in order to win a pool of $600.
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Uber-wealthy should not be treated as elected leaders
When people are given financial power, we must refute it when these figures threaten the population.
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Teen life representation changes across the pond
Using different color schemes, themes and tones, the United Kingdom and the United States have very different portrayals of the ways teens live. The TV shows “Euphoria” and “Sex Education” show the extreme sides of this.
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Toxic gym culture harms everyone at gym
When encountering toxic gym culture, consider working to correct it and improving the group dynamic. Those less comfortable in the gym will be grateful for your advocacy.
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Thin line between empowerment, endangerment
Feeling the pressure to look older and more mature, many young girls have used social media to present themselves more as women than teenage girls.
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‘Book of Boba Fett’ affirms new era of Star Wars content
Beginning December 29, 2021, “The Book of Boba Fett” released an episode every Wednesday. The complete season contained seven episodes that can be streamed on Disney+.
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Card Fight Club offers members a place to enjoy the games
Due to their passion for card fighting, sophomores Cayden Johnson and Jackson Rohrbaugh started the Card Fight Club.
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SCOTUS sets partisan standard for nation
As the United States falls deeper into a partisan government, the Supreme Court of the United States must be evaluated for whether or not it is still opertaing as it was intended to. The bipartisan Roe v. Wade ruling is currently being brought to appeal, where it could be overturned as a byproduct of partisan politic.
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Time to establish personal opinion over party rhetoric
During a time of intense polarization, news outlets and major social media companies have found an opportunity to profit off of a divided country. This has contributed to further overpolarization of bipartisan issues.
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Changing Covid-19 provokes changing social norms
In an effort to protect themselves and others, Covid-19 sensitive people have had to shift social comforts to become informed of the medical statuses of people around them. While it may be inappropriate under normal circumstances to ask someone their vaccination status, it has become a requisite for some people’s social interactions.
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Homecoming traditions return
By using creative thinking and problem solving, Souderton Student Council has had to adapt homecoming traditions to fit Covid-19 safety guidelines. Homecoming weekend took place from October 7th to 8th.
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Pro: Vaccine passports offer precaution to demasking
Spurred by the recent CDC announcement of masks no longer being required for vaccinated persons, debates around vaccine passports have divided businesses and private citizens. Businesses must have the right to respect themselves from those who choose not to get the vaccine.
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Teenagers return to nostalgic forms of photography
During summer of 2021, many teens plan to return to forms of photography older than smartphone cameras. Many teens feel as if it gives them an opportunity to capture memories without the distraction of the other functions of a smartphone.
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Local Sushi exceeds expectations
Far off from the shoreline, fresh sushi can be hard to find. Hidden gems throughout the Souderton area proved to outdo itself given the location.
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Educating young athletes helps protect young women
With statistical evidence of overprevelance of sports related rape culture, neccassary steps must be taken to help keep young women and men of the next generation safe by educating teams of men.
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Activism from cargo ship played off as poten“shoal” economic crisis
[Editor’s Note: The following opinion piece is a satire.] Swinging herself broadside in a swift move of activism, cargo ship Evergiven displayed her disgust with the effects of globalization of goods. Evergiven had hoped to encourage people to talk about the environmental and economic impact of cheaply made products being shipped quickly around the world.
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It’s time to teach Black history…in full.
In an effort to instill empathy in youth, schools need to begin detailing the brutality of hate crimes committed against the Black community in our country. This curriculum would benefit students by giving them a structured opportunity to work to comprehend these events.
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Minor sues school district over abridgment of freedom of speech
By suing Mahanoy School District, minor B. L. is challenging public schools’ rights to regulate speech beyond school grounds and hours. The court cases have been appealed to the Supreme Court and will be addressed this coming season, changing the way schools use codes of conduct and regulate athlete behavior.
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Lana Del Rey releases Chemtrails over the Country Club
Expressing her struggles in the past year with the media, Lana Del Rey weaved lyrics about love with lyrics about doubt of the future. Del Rey expressed concerns with how the media treats female artists, including tribute lyrics to Amy Whinehouse and Whitney Houston.
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Kickin’ winter to the curb
Always striving to expand their sneaker collection, self-proclaimed “sneakerheads” have spent countless hours finding new colorways. Sneakerheads is a term to describe people who love buying and collecting lifestyle and basketball sneakers.
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Online students face decision of returning to in person learning
With changes in COVID-19 rates and social factors, Souderton Online Academy students had to decide whether to continue online learning or return to in-person learning this semester. After much thought, around two-hundred students decided to return and some students have decided to switch from in person classes to online.
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What To Wear – Inauguration Day
To demonstrate commitment to the end of the political divide, attendees of the 2021 Presidential Inauguration arrived in style and sported outfits that represented their beliefs and desires. The event took place on the U. S. Capitol steps on Jan. 20, featuring many political figures and celebrity guests.
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Love languages: unlocking the secret to valentine’s day gift giving
Consider your partner's love language this year when facing the decision of how to express your love on Valentine’s day. Gift giving can be made simple when focusing on how your partner best enjoys feeling loved.
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Times of uncertainty provoke the return to nostalgic media
By rewatching old tv shows or shuffling old playlists, people have found a sense of familiarity in popular childhood media. In the midst of a global pandemic, streaming services such as Spotify, Netflix, Disney+, and more have enabled people to reminisce about better times while indulging in nostalgic entertainment.
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New restaurants open their doors in spite of COVID-19 challenges
Popping up throughout the Montgomery County area, new restaurants have begun their journey to survive during COVID-19. New restaurants that opened in the beginning of fall 2020 include Smokehouse BBQ, Three Brothers Mexican Grill and El Limon.
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Fall fashion trends
By using modern style and personalization to modify old fashion trends, celebrities have encouraged a rise in uniqueness as well as acceptance in 2020’s fall fashion wear. Acceptance has become a staple this year in the fashion community, even more so than a tennis skirt or flare pants.
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Celebrities begin to show more than just a smiling face
In an effort to give fans a fuller picture of celebrity' life, social media influencers have begun to share personal stories. Celebrities sharing intimate moments with the world can help their fans feel more connected to them.
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Presidential candidate Joe Biden wins election
An influx of blue mail-in ballots resulted in the Democratic party regaining control of the executive branch on November 7. After multiple days of states counting presidential election votes, Joe Biden will become the next President of the United States.
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Souderton schools open their doors to in-person learning
Abiding by social distancing guidelines, five day in-person learning began for the Souderton student body after using a hybrid model to ensure that students would be able to safely pursue their education.
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Colleges across nation work to facilitate safe continuation of student education
Whether meeting online or in person, college students have begun their fall semester in an attempt to continue their pursuit of education through challenges faced by new safety guidelines.
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Colleges begin to confront the uncertainty about the 2020 fall semester
Using a range of different platforms and strategies, college students during this upcoming fall semester will continue to pursue their educations in conjunction with national Coronavirus recovery.
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Class of 2020 plans foiled by COVID-19
Due to the continuing stay at home order, schools across America have begun to cancel class of 2020’s graduations, proms and all sorts of commemorating events to protect the health of the nation.
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Network disruption spurs conversation about online safety
Placing more importance on cybersecurity, teachers and students at Souderton have realized the risks associated with publicizing personal information on the internet. Cybersecurity has started to emerge alongside the internet.
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