“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
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 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
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
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?
By Haiku Peters, features editor “Life is a fight for territory and once you stop fighting for what you want, what you don’t want will automatically take over.” ~ Les … Continue Reading Library Watch: Circulating books is a good first step
By Nick Opsanic, staff writer For more than a century, theater, music and the arts have been an historic staple in the American school system. As an opportunity to grow … Continue Reading Column: Save the arts in our school
These letters were completed and submitted as part of an activity in Mr. Lee Scandinaro’s economics class. Scandinaro is student teaching with Mr. Rick Rutkowski. The letters represent opposing viewpoints. … Continue Reading Letters to the Editor: Big Tech
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
By Jane Hetrick, Special to the Panther Press May 31, 2020: Today I did something. Today I stood up for something. Today I was part of a peaceful protest for … Continue Reading Column: Meadville’s Black Lives Matter protest shows that people can come together to spread love
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
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
Volume 13 Issue 7: Senior Issue was released on June 3, 2019 (Click here to read)
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
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
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