The new application process in the Philadelphia School District abruptly changed admission for all incoming high schoolers last year. This sudden change deeply affected the results of admission into top Philadelphia magnet schools. Through intervewing and polling current freshman we found that students were able to fit in and find their place in schools despite thoughts and critiscms.
After a devastating lost in the World Series, explore why the one student believed Philly fans deserved to win, citing fans' enthusiasm, Philly culture, and the personal long history of Philly sports.
Philadelphia high schools are abuzz with stories of incredibly diverse freshman classes following the Philly magnet school admissions changes. But what has really changed?
How has the lack of access to quality healthcare harms the residents of Philadelphia? What impact does that access have?
The Philadelphia Museum of Art workers have finally come to the end of their 19 day strike. This ending is the culmination of 2 years of negotiations finally resulting in ratified union contract between PMA union workers and administrators.
Ren Gibson, a Taylor Swift fan, reviews Swifts newsest album, Midnights. They dive into the sound and feel of the album and describe their thoughts about it.
A chronicle of the history of the South Philadelphia Oil Refinery and the events surrounding it right now, including the recent change in ownership and the response from the community.
The Armenian Azerbaijan conflict has reignited in the past few weeks, killing civilians. This conflict is not receiving global condemnation or media attention like any other conflict in the western world. It is imperative to get the conflict into discussion because it determines the geopolitics of a very essential region: the Caucasus region.
‘What We Do in the Shadows’s character, Guillermo de la Cruz, is more than a skilled vampire slayer, he is a model for what the future of fat representation in media can be.
The importance of youth engagement is coming forward in the upcoming election. What are youth-led organizations doing to encourage young Pennsylvanians to register to vote?
Upper Darby, like many other districts in the country, is suffering from teacher shortage. However, their proposed solutions aren't solving problems but creating new ones.
The butterfly effect of Philadelphia gun epidemic results in cycle of youth targeted violence. Will more instances of reported gun related crimes continue to happen, and continue to strike uncertainty within the city?
As the registration deadline for midterm elections draw closer, youths can use their voices to contribute to our communities by registering to vote today!
A Philadelphia Judge denied this attempt which came as a shock to Kenney and the citizens of Philadelphia. What does this mean for our state, and what does it mean for our lives?
Having recently relocated to Pennsylvania from India, my journey of integrating into the American society has just begun. But before me, several teenagers immigrated to Philadelphia and made their way in the American society. Here's their story and how they did it.
On June 24, 2022, protestors gathered at Philadelphia’s City Hall holding signs, some reading, “Abortion is Healthcare” and “I will not go quietly back to the 1950s”. This reversal is not only affecting women’s reproductive rights but also access to contraception. Pennsylvania, like many other states, is facing an uncertain future in abortion healthcare as it relies on the results of the gubernatorial election on November 8.
Children of divorced parents have been shown to suffer from serious problems as a result. What can be done in the US to help prevent this from happening? A three part essay submission.
On my first day of school, I wore a pink floral hijab. I didn’t realize it would make me a target.
Since coming to America, my parents have relied on me to navigate school conferences, doctors’ appointments, and even tax forms. Now I’m headed to college.
As Russia's months long invasion of Ukraine continues, many are left still wondering what exactly his motives are.
As this year's Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month comes to a close, we reflect on this year's theme and what it means for the community.
