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Column: A Biblical response to the recent column on LGBTQIA+ student safety

By Cora MacAdam, staff writer Most people know the Golden Rule, “treat others as you want to be treated.” This has been an esteemed idea for centuries; it is something … Continue Reading Column: A Biblical response to the recent column on LGBTQIA+ student safety

Posted 2 months ago Column

Column: Progress made; more progress needed on LGBTQIA+ student safety

By Zaine Eback, Panther Paw editor One day last January, I wore a skirt and heels to school for the first time. During the school day, I received compliments from … Continue Reading Column: Progress made; more progress needed on LGBTQIA+ student safety

Posted March 26, 20211 Comment Column

Column: Is life being cancelled?

By Nick Opsanic, staff writer For the past 100 years, life as a child growing up was made up of mostly “fun,” with great toys, games, and books. Lionel Trains, … Continue Reading Column: Is life being cancelled?

Posted February 17, 2021 Column

Opportunity for ‘lifelong learning’ is lost with lingering school library lapse

Staff Editorial “The PENNCREST School District will be a dynamic educational community that inspires optimal student achievement and lifelong learning.” This is PENNCREST School District’s vision. It’s also a vision … Continue Reading Opportunity for ‘lifelong learning’ is lost with lingering school library lapse

Posted December 22, 2020 Column

Coach Scott: A man most definitely gone too soon

By Brady Greco, contributing writer Dedication. Love. Success. This is what Coach Steve Scott brought to the Saegertown girls basketball team game-in and game-out. Coach Scott was known throughout the … Continue Reading Coach Scott: A man most definitely gone too soon

Posted December 21, 2020 Column

Letter: Coach Chris Greco honors Coach Steve Scott

Billy Graham once said, “A coach will impact more young people in a year than the average person does in a lifetime.” There is no truer statement than this to … Continue Reading Letter: Coach Chris Greco honors Coach Steve Scott

Posted April 5, 20201 Comment Column

Shutdown Column: When your dad works at Wabtec, you worry

By Kaitlyn Kozalla, senior publications editor In early 2019, Wabtec Corporation completed its merger with former General Electric transportation in Erie. Since then, Wabtec’s corporate greed has put employees through … Continue Reading Shutdown Column: When your dad works at Wabtec, you worry

Posted January 28, 2020 Column

Opinion: iPads shouldn’t be the ‘future of education’

By Kaitlyn Kozalla, senior publications editor Digital classrooms have been on the rise for some time, with the Apple company targeting schools to put their products into the hands of … Continue Reading Opinion: iPads shouldn’t be the ‘future of education’

Posted November 5, 20191 Comment Column

Column: Thankful that PENNCREST School board candidates support basic press freedoms

By Brennen McWright, Staff Writer “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press…” This quote is from the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, … Continue Reading Column: Thankful that PENNCREST School board candidates support basic press freedoms

Posted May 22, 2019 Column

Vaccination Viewpoint: Are your medical freedoms at risk?

By Morgan Radwick, design editor Whether you are for or against childhood immunizations, there has been a lot happening from state to state regarding the potential for losing medical freedoms … Continue Reading Vaccination Viewpoint: Are your medical freedoms at risk?

Posted May 13, 20191 Comment Column

Column: Tiger Woods wins Masters, completes the re-birth of a legend

By Nick Archacki, news editor The Masters is undoubtedly the most anticipated event of the year on the PGA Tour. The best golfers from around the world earn their way … Continue Reading Column: Tiger Woods wins Masters, completes the re-birth of a legend

Posted April 1, 20191 Comment Column

The value of a coach: Greg Molnar

By William Hetrick Coaches have banquets. It has become a time-honored tradition with nearly all sports at all schools. Athletes get awards, gifts, and accolades. I suppose it’s a nice … Continue Reading The value of a coach: Greg Molnar

Posted March 20, 20191 Comment Column

Picketing with my father: United Electric lockout strikes home

By Kaitlyn Kozalla, features editor On Sunday, March 3, I picketed with my family to show support for the plight of United Electric members after a nine day lockout. I … Continue Reading Picketing with my father: United Electric lockout strikes home

Posted February 8, 2019 Column

Opinion: President Donald Trump’s Oval Office speech yet another spin of broken record

By Kassie Boyd, editor-in-chief President Donald Trump began his first televised Oval Office speech in January with claims of “a growing humanitarian and security crisis at our southern border.” The … Continue Reading Opinion: President Donald Trump’s Oval Office speech yet another spin of broken record

Posted February 8, 2019 Column

Opinion: Why the Wall is necessary, not discretionary

By Kaitlyn Kozalla, features editor, and Dustin Steiger, A&E editor In January, President Trump addressed the American people and the world from the Oval Office. During this address, he tackled … Continue Reading Opinion: Why the Wall is necessary, not discretionary

Posted October 19, 2018 Column

Column: President’s visit reinforces the ‘Divided States of America’

By Taylor Munce, sports editor (Note: This is the third in a three-part series on the Trump rally in Erie on Oct. 10.) President Donald Trump came to Erie for … Continue Reading Column: President’s visit reinforces the ‘Divided States of America’