Got Plant-Based Milk? Difficult Decisions in Our New Sustainable World

Eleanor Adams • February 6, 2020

It is important to be conscious of your impact on the world, and acting sustainably is a great way to do that. However, as the popularity of sustainability rises, so do the options out there, and everyday the consumer is faced with tough decisions. One beverage best exemplifies this difficult decision making process: Milk.

Privacy in the Digital Age

Kyle Wang • January 22, 2020

Nowadays, the use of technology by people of all ages is astounding; according to the Pew Research Center, about 90% of US adults (as of June 2019) use the Internet, compared to 52% in the year 2000. This...

Instagram Changing its Fundamental Feature: Removing the Like Button

Ali Bauer, Currents Section Editor • December 10, 2019

An overwhelming 76% of teens from ages thirteen to seventeen use Instagram. On this popular social media platform, individuals can upload pictures and videos, share experiences, and view other people's...

Why Delaware County Flipped

Edy Mackenzie and Eleanor Adams • November 19, 2019

Donald Trump’s victory during the 2016 presidential election will go down as one of the most controversial in American history. The country was split in half, causing one’s party to matter more than it had ever previous to his inauguration. Never before has the difference between being a Republican or a Democrat so greatly influenced the local school board or judicial elections of small towns.

The Disparity within Pennsylvania’s Education System

Ellie Davis • October 17, 2019

Ellie Davis highlights the shocking disparity between the affluence of various school districts throughout Pennsylvania, notably Radnor Township School District and William Penn School District. In fact, Pennsylvania is the worst state when it comes to state funding nationwide. This problem is being fought in Harrisburg, but it is still far from being resolved.

Spotted Lantern Flies: A Biological Invasion

Ellie Davis and Ali Bauer • October 17, 2019

Ellie Davis and Ali Bauer reveal just how dire a threat the Spotted Lanternfly poses to Pennsylvanian ecosystems. These bugs, although they appear colorful and harmless, are invading the region and placing southeastern Pennsylvania under quarantine.

The Return of the Equal Rights Amendment

Ellie Davis • October 1, 2019

A possible constitutional amendment first drafted in 1923 has resurfaced today: the Equal Rights Amendment. Ellie Davis explains the recent progress the ERA has seen and the obstacles it has yet to face, as the nation waits to see whether gender equality will be concretely affirmed in our Constitution.

Everything You Need to Know about the Mueller Report in 500 Words or Less

Aanchalika Chauhan • May 24, 2019

The Justice Department has released a redacted version of Robert Mueller’s report on Russian interference on the previous presidential election. The four-page summary concludes that no intervention was...

Kyle Korver Offers Perspective on White Privilege

Abigail Lenhard • May 14, 2019

It’s no surprise that I don’t know too much about many sports, but, to me, the week of April 8th was a big one for Basketball. This seems fairly obvious to most, but I am not talking about March Madness....

Military Technology Update: Fifth-Generation Fighter Jets

Jingyuan Chen and Daniel Long • April 1, 2019

World powers are constantly advancing their military technologies for purposes of self-defense and global power and influence. Since the success of the utilization of planes during World War II, the air...

The Venezuela Crisis: Human Rights Vs. National Sovereignty

Jingyuan Chen • February 14, 2019

On January 11th, 2019, hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans crowded onto the streets and protested against the current Maduro Administration, provoking global attention onto this country in great crisis. This...

Remembering the Fallen on National Wreaths Across America Day

Christopher Glanzmann • December 13, 2018

Christopher Glanzmann Every year on the third Saturday of December is National Wreaths Across America Day, an occasion when people gather at cemeteries across the country and world to lay wreaths on the graves of fallen servicemen/women.

In Case You Forgot – The Pittsburgh Shooting

Leontine Dixon and Ellie Rinehart • December 11, 2018

Ellie Rinehart and Leontine Dixon examine the habitual, yet tragic events that plague American citizens’ safety and security in today’s society. They discuss not only the Pittsburgh shooting, but more generally, gun culture in America.

Is There Only One ‘Truth’?

Ryan Movsowitz • November 26, 2018

Ryan Movsowitz investigates whether there is only one truth in society. He comments on truth in society from the Greco-Roman era to the 21th century.

A Break Down of the Midterms for the Uninformed

Audrey Margolies and Grace South • November 5, 2018

Audrey Margolies and Grace South On November 6th 2018, only one day away, Americans in every state will be able to vote in the Midterm Elections, which occur two years after every presidential election. These elections will determine all 435 seats of the U.S. House of Representatives and ⅓ of the U.S. Senate, as well as local city mayors and 39 state or US territory governors.