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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

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All content by Lydia Vizza

How to: Make friends for the next four years

Making friends can seem like a daunting task in a new setting and stage of life. It is important to remember what really matters when developing new relationships. [Editor’s note: This piece was written with a satirical slant to explore ways to go about making friends in college].
Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
June 4, 2021
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*Cartoon by Oisin Carolan*

Long live the constitutional monarchy

Although many deem a monarchy as an outdated frivolity, the important sociopolitical role that constitutional monarchy plays is critical for the peaceful governance of many modern nations.
Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 7, 2021
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**Cartoon by Miranda Razzi**

A nation in identity crisis

The emergence of heightened political identity in the political landscape poses a threat to the unification of our country.
Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 9, 2021
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A Change to Affirmative Action

Introduced by President John F. Kennedy, affirmative action is a set of nondiscriminatory policies and practices created to develop greater diversity in professional spheres. The practice was introduced in 1961, 60 years ago May 6, 2021, and needs amending in how it is approached.
Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 11, 2021
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#FreeBritney “Spear”heads Movement in Abolishing Conservatorship

The movement to free Britney Spears from a conservatorship with her father has swept the internet. Of central interest to the movement is content posted on Spears's Intagram account.
Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 23, 2020
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Celebrating under the lights...After winning the district championship title, Captain Aonghas Evanick holds the championship trophy in a team huddle. The moment followed the defeat of Pennridge on November 13, 31-17. Photo by Gina Smyth @tommymeehan.com.

Football works to overcome unique season adversities

Under new COVID-19 guidelines and regulations, the football team manages conference changes while establishing new normalcy and traditions.
Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 20, 2020
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Becoming: A story told best by Michelle Obama

Cameras follow Michelle Obama during her book tour for “Becoming,” a new documentary available on Netflix.
Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
June 1, 2020
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Tying up loose ends

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
June 1, 2020
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Thumbs Up

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
June 1, 2020
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100 to zero: Adjusting to life in slow motion

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 8, 2020
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Recognizing the heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic

First responders to the COVID-19 outbreak are fighting a war that nobody could have forecasted.
Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 8, 2020
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Thumbs Down: Spread of misinformation about coronavirus

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 31, 2020
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Thumbs Down: Hallway harassment and obnoxious behavior

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 31, 2020
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Thumbs Down: People not social distancing

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 31, 2020
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Thumbs Up: Life slowing down with warm weather

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 31, 2020
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Thumbs Up: Another round of lunch and learn

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 31, 2020
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The Battle of the Bad Day

[Editor’s Note: This piece was written with a satirical slant.]
Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 29, 2020
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As Coronavirus Spreads, Panic and Misinformation Spread Faster

Creating anxiety, news of the coronavirus spreads and impacts students and faculty in the school setting.
Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 29, 2020
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Helicopter parents chop away at independence

[Editor’s Note: This piece was written with a satirical slant to highlight the protective measures that stereotype helicopter parents.]
Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 27, 2020
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Returning from college during break is a welcome break

For college freshmen returning home for break, they get the chance to do the things they no longer get to do while at college. They also learn that there are some things about the college life that they enjoy more.
Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 27, 2020
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Burned: The narrative of overwork

Underclassmen read red and upperclassmen read blue. [Editor’s Note: This piece was written with a satirical slant using differing and possible viewpoints of underclassmen and upperclassmen on the experience of burnout.]
Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 15, 2019
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Con: Excessive assignments over break lead to burnout

When students are assigned work over break it is often at the expense of mental health and family time.
Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 14, 2019
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Thumbs Up: Little Mess During Lunch and Learn

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 1, 2019
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Back from the Future

Life with technology has benefits and drawbacks, as experienced during the network disruption. [Editor’s Note: This piece was written with a satirical slant after the district was cut off from all forms of technology during the district-wide network disruption, which began over Labor Day Weekend. This piece is written as if I have travelled back into prehistoric times from the future.]
Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 1, 2019
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Thumbs Up: Response to Styrofoam Trays

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 1, 2019
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Thumbs Down: Cramming in Instruction Before Break

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 1, 2019
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Thumbs Up: Class Parties

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 1, 2019
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Thumbs Up: High School Cheer Team Makes Nationals Again

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 1, 2019
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Thumbs Up: Journalism and Yearbook trip to Washington D.C.

Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 1, 2019
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Upperclassmen experience not being 1:1 with technology

After experiencing not being 1:1 with technology due to a network disruption, upperclassmen reflect on the impact 1:1 technology has had on their education.
Lydia Vizza, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 16, 2019
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