SPA mutes themselves to protest LGBTQIA+ bullying and harassment

By Celeste Eback, Website Editor  On May 2, SPA (Saegertown Pride Alliance) participated in a day of silence, consisting of four total student participants. The Day of Silence is a GLSEN student-led national demonstration, to protest the harassment and bullying LGBTQIA+ youth face on a day-to-day basis. This movement started with two college students in the mid 90’s. Over time, this inflated and reached far … Continue reading SPA mutes themselves to protest LGBTQIA+ bullying and harassment

Artist of the Week: Andrea Bauer

Artist Bio: Andrea Bauer began making art her freshman year of high school. She enjoys drawing landscapes, which she decided to draw for the piece she is sharing. When she is not making art, Bauer enjoys reading poetry and listening to music. Bauer’s advice for other aspiring artists: “Don’t go in with expectations just do your best and follow directions.” (Artist of the Week is … Continue reading Artist of the Week: Andrea Bauer

Artist of the Week: Neo Bishop

Artist Bio: Neo Bishop loves drawing and finds it very therapeutic. He also enjoys playing video games and aspires to become a livestreamer in the future, which is why he decided to combine two of his favorite things and draw one of his favorite streamers who has inspired him. Bishop’s advice for other aspiring artists: “Go with your own art style, explore what you want … Continue reading Artist of the Week: Neo Bishop

Exclusive interview: 2023 ALMA winner Laurie Halse Anderson speaks out about censorship

By Zorian Edwards, Multimedia and Features Editor On March 11, The Panther Press was given the opportunity to conduct an interview with the award-winning author Laurie Halse Anderson. Anderson’s works include ‘Speak,’ ‘Twisted’, ‘Shout’, and ‘Catalyst.’ Anderson’s novel ‘Speak’ is one of many books pulled from the PENNCREST libraries for review and returned to the libraries since revisions to PENNCREST policy 109.2, the policy concerning … Continue reading Exclusive interview: 2023 ALMA winner Laurie Halse Anderson speaks out about censorship