Climate change culls wild populations, causes problems
There were many serious climate issues in 2019, most notably deadly wildfires around the world. Some were in California, where over 7,860 fires were reported and 259,823 acres were burnt.…
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Astros’ sign stealing scandal stirs up controversy
The MLB opening day is not until March 26, but that does mean baseball will stay out of the news. According to a report by the commissioner Rob Manfred,…
Overly’s brightens up Christmas season
A half-century old local tradition is well known for spreading Christmas cheer: the Overly’s light display. The non-profit organization just rang in its 25th year of being located…
Video students prepare for third annual telethon
The Penn-Trafford Video Department has been preparing for their annual telethon since the middle of October and has been especially persistent throughout the first few weeks of December in order…
Penn Trafford Drama Guild finishes “The Mouse that Roared”
Penn-Trafford High School’s drama guild hosted performances of “The Mouse that Roared,” a play revolving around a small country that declares war on the United States, on Nov. 16-17. Student…
Day of The Dead Celebration Filled With Life
Nov. 1 marked the annual Spanish holiday Day of the Dead. Although this holiday may come off as being dark and sorrowful, it is really quite the opposite and is…
Seniors and Freshmen Answer High School Questions
Penn-Trafford creates JROTC opportunity
Kaiden Ciongoli, Media Manager Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps, or JROTC, is an option for students to join the military and enhance their college resumé. Up until this…
Avenger’s Endgame was Marvelous at the box office
Jake Weinstein, Photography Manager Warning: Some spoilers ahead The long-awaited Marvel movie, “Avengers: Endgame”, hit theaters on April 25, 2019. One of the most anticipated movies of the year, a…
Cyril Wecht speaks to forensics students
Belle Mulhern, Staff Writer Forensics 1 and 2 classes at Penn-Trafford High School listened to the world-renowned, Pittsburgh-based forensic pathologist Cyril Wecht speak about his career in the…