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By Brennen McWright, editor in chief Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few months, you’ve undoubtedly heard of PENNCREST’s Policy 109.2, which was passed earlier this … Continue Reading Local attorney claims PENNCREST School Board actions contradict legal arguments
By Brennen McWright, editor in chief PENNCREST School Board and George Joseph, PENNCREST’s ex-solicitor and an attorney at Quinn Law Firm, have parted ways after a disagreement on the legality … Continue Reading Quinn Law Firm drops PENNCREST School District
Photos and story by Luthea Sweeney, photo and design editor On Friday, Jan 20, several students were directed to report to the library with their books and told the books … Continue Reading Photo Story: The Impact of Policy 109.2 Library Materials
By: Fayelynn McWright, opinion editor The PENNCREST School District implemented resource officers in Maplewood and Saegertown schools after the winter break. Officer Alyssa Angelo is assigned to Saegertown (as was … Continue Reading Resource officers settling in
“I have a list of books here in my hand, if anyone would like to look at them, of books that are in our libraries that promote this garbage and … Continue Reading Column: Questions remain about PENNCREST policy updates
Artist Bio: Art is one of Natalie Slee’s greatest passions, and one thing she especially enjoys making is tattoo designs. “It’s powerful to see how people will take their differences … Continue Reading Artist of the Week: Natalie Slee
When the PENNCREST School Board passes policies that directly impact the student body of Saegertown Jr. Sr. High School, we will do our best to provide a summary of what … Continue Reading Policy Updates ‘At a Glance’
By Jace Digiacomo, website editor (with additional reporting from Lyndzee Amory) What is a broadcast philanthropy consultant? On Wednesday, Jan. 4, the staff of the Panther Press found out when … Continue Reading Broadcast philanthropist Matt Moffit returns to SHS
By Luthea Sweeney, Media/ Photo Editor Sam Shelenberger, Panther Press editor-in-chief 2019-20, recently visited the newsroom. He discussed the struggles of keeping the community informed, how he still uses his … Continue Reading Shelenburger stops in to share journalism advice
I began working on the featured artist posts at the beginning of the school year. As an artist myself, I decided it would be a good idea to start off … Continue Reading Artist of the Week: Rosalynd Phillips
By Brennen McWright, Editor-in-Chief Book bans have been a controversial matter across the nation for many years. PENNCREST School District is no exception. On Dec. 8, 2022, a number of … Continue Reading FACT CHECK: Policy 109.2
By Sara Slayter, Opinion Editor In December 2022, PENNCREST school board held a meeting that opened a conversation on draft Policy 109.2, Library Materials. The draft adds words like sexualized, … Continue Reading New Fab: Banning Books
By: Claire Barickman, social media editor With the year changing to 2023 that also means that the Chinese Zodiac will be changing as well. This year will be the year of … Continue Reading 2023 leaps into the Year of the Rabbit
On Dec. 28, Panther Press adviser Stacey Hetrick and editor in chief Brennen McWright appeared on WICU First at 4 to discuss Saegertown High School’s newsmedia program.
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