Scholastic Journalism Week 2023 Featured article of the day: Balanced reporting
Note: Scholastic Journalism Week is Feb. 20-24. Each day, we will re-post a story that reflects the daily theme. Today’s theme is balanced reporting. From the JEA website: “As the notion of objectivity continues to evolve in the ever-changing media landscape, being “balanced” in reporting no longer means giving equal weight and space to both sides of an issue. Instead, coverage should be proportional to … Continue reading Scholastic Journalism Week 2023 Featured article of the day: Balanced reporting
Volume 17 Issue 4
What did you receive from your Valentine?
By Zorian Edwards, multimedia and features editor Continue reading What did you receive from your Valentine?
Who’s your Valentine?
By Kaylee Reynolds, staff writer Continue reading Who’s your Valentine?
SPA spreads love in Saegertown
By Celeste Eback, website editor Love is in the air as SPA (Saegertown Pride Alliance) is holding a Valentine Unity Meet in the library on Wednesday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The club members will provide refreshments, games, and entertainment. The current SPA members have invited students from across the district, along with students from Meadville. “I hope we have more people and expand our … Continue reading SPA spreads love in Saegertown
Shaffer dunks at Youngsville
By Sierra McCartney, staff writer “Youngsville is known to have a more springy floor, it always seems like you can jump higher.” -Henry Shaffer Senior Henry Shaffer thrilled the Saegertown fans by completing the first successful slam dunk of the season in the January 13 game at Youngsville. It was the third quarter, and Saegertown was up 48-21. Shaffer attempted a dunk on a fast … Continue reading Shaffer dunks at Youngsville
Eagles defeat Chiefs says 78% of Saegertown students
By Fayelynn McWright, Opinion Editor After three weeks of the 2023 NFL playoffs, it is finally time for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles to face off at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ for the Super Bowl LVII champion title. According to a poll of Saegertown students, 78% of the student body believes the Eagles will stand victorious after four quarters are … Continue reading Eagles defeat Chiefs says 78% of Saegertown students
Letter to the Editor: We support Policy 109.2
By Nola Zook, Mallory Zook, and Cora MacAdam (Saegertown students) Policy 109.2, which was recently passed by the PENNCREST School Board, prompted the removal of books containing sexually explicit content from PENNCREST school libraries. It is evident that many people disagree with Policy 109.2 for various reasons. Many people argue that the removal of these books is an injustice to the LGBTQ community, and that … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: We support Policy 109.2
Artist of the Week: Rorie Howles-McBeth
Artist Bio: Rorie Howles-McBeth’s favorite thing about making art is the process. She enjoys seeing how her projects turn out in the end. When she is not working on art, she likes to listen to records and do makeup. Howles-McBeth’s advice for other aspiring artists: “Don’t give up if you think it looks terrible. At first you’ll think it looks really bad, but it’ll soon … Continue reading Artist of the Week: Rorie Howles-McBeth
District releases list of books removed for review
By Brennen McWright, editor in chief In response to a Right to Know request from a community member, PENNCREST School District recently released a list of books “removed from the libraries, from all three attendance areas, for review.” To better inform the public, the books have been arranged in alphabetical order by author, and includes book title, rating on Book Looks, age recommendation and stars … Continue reading District releases list of books removed for review
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