Melissa Brown, Design Editor
Promposals continue in prom traditions
As a way to ask people to prom, many students kept up the tradition of giving
“promposals” to their friends and partners.
Read more...
SAVE Mother’s Day plant sale supports greenhouse, activities
To raise money for the
Greenhouse Growers
program, SAVE hosted their annual plant sale on May 13.
Read more...
GSA Day of Silence raises awareness for LGBTQ+ community
The Day of Silence was held on April 14.
Read more...
Fungi provide mass, underappreciated assistance to ecosystems
To allow entire ecosystems to thrive, fungi support all organisms in a variety of ways. Though fungi can be considered the backbone of the earth's ecosystems, they are often underappreciated.
Read more...
Music In Our Schools Month honors music education
Raising awareness for music education in America, the National Association for Music Education annually celebrates the month of March as Music In Our Schools Month. Schools across the country held performances.
Read more...
Con: Early access to smartphones poses risk to children
Danger from the internet and irresponsibility of younger people has turned children’s phone usage into a debate among kids and parents. Despite benefits, the bad
outweighs the good and
giving children smartphones is a dangerous idea.
Read more...
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet show bright future for series
After roughly three years of development, the newest main series addition to the Pokémon franchise was released on November 18. The new games, “Pokémon Scarlet” and “Pokémon Violet,” featured multiple plotlines.
Read more...
Search & rescue team helps local community
By taking part in rescue missions, the Volunteer Medical Service Corps. of Lansdale’s search and rescue team (VMSC) helps to bring people home safely. The team trains both dogs and people to participate in these search and rescue calls.
Read more...
Halloween movies become way to celebrate autumn
Fans of the Halloween season know just what makes a film a Halloween movie.
Read more...
Marching band has ‘out of this world’ performance
By performing a moon landing-themed show, the Big Red marching band aims to improve on its performances from past years. The marching band will be performing this show for this year’s season, which ends in November.
Read more...
Plant ‘parents’ find joy in naming new friends
In order to form personal connections with their pets, many people enjoy giving them names. For some, this treatment also extends to their houseplants.
Read more...
High school hosts District Chorus concert
Every year, a different school is asked to host to the District Chorus Festival. On February 11, Souderton Area High School’s choral faculty and students stepped up to the task.
Read more...
Apology videos offer solution to controversy
When cancel culture threatens fame, YouTube influencers often take to their home platform to present a video addressing the situation. These “apology videos” are simple in structure, yet effective.
Read more...
Supply chain difficulties impact businesses, customers
Because of issues with supply and transport, both businesses and customers are facing complications with the shipment of goods. Businesses across the country are struggling to get their products shipped, both to their stores and to their customers.
Read more...
Football fans are back in the stands
As COVID-19 restrictions are lightened, football fans are allowed back into the stadium to watch games. The return of spectators brings a boost of energy and morale to the players below.
Read more...
Instagram fitness springs up during COVID-19
Due to COVID-19, many with active lifestyles have been kept inside. As a result, people have begun turning to Instagram over quarantine to mark their progress and present their fitness routines.
Read more...
Choirs carol in football stadium during COVID-19
With the ongoing pandemic, plans for some events have had to be altered or cancelled. One event that survived the alterations is the choir’s winter concert.
Read more...
COVID-19 alters Halloween festivities for students
Students and families are taking careful precautions to avoid getting sick while still being able to participate in Halloween this year. New guidelines present new challenges for trick-or-treaters.
Read more...