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The Panther Press

Student newspaper of Strath Haven High School

The Panther Press

Student newspaper of Strath Haven High School

The Panther Press

A mess of college preparation and application materials. A huge collection of college prep resources is common for many stressed high school students who are overwhelmed with their academic responsibilities.

PERSPECTIVE: The Common App-ocalypse 

In a world that can feel loaded with pressure, learning how to better manage your college application stress can be a lifesaver. 
Senior AP Art student Pearl Tweedy's work "EATING THE NEW MATCHA DUBAI CHOCOLATE LABUBU CRUMBL COOKIE" explores the impact of microtrends on our everyday lives. | Illustration: Pearl Tweedy '26

OPINION: Labubus to landfill, overconsumption contributes to climate change

What’s trendy on social media doesn’t always make it a necessity, and buying that new obsession may have a bigger cost than you think.
Eli Graves ’26, Reporter
Sep 26, 2025
Students gather for the THINK lab internship over the summer. The THINK lab helped the participants in the program learn more about immunology. |  Provided by Andre Fan

STUDENTS IN SCIENCE: Senior eyes healthier future through immunology

Andre Fan, who recently interned at a Penn lab, has loved science since he was young.
Josselyn Dixon ’29, Contributor
Sep 26, 2025
Students may find themselves relying on AI to complete simple, daily assignments. MIT's study on ChatGPT's effect on the human brain, however, found that this habit comes with a cognitive sacrifice.

Recent research reveals ChatGPT affects brain functioning

A study by MIT indicates that using ChatGPT alters the way the brain responds to a prompt.
Crozer's abrupt closure left the community with many gaps to fill. The community is looking for ways to make up for the absence of the healthcare center.

Crozer Health closure impacts community, affects students

After the healthcare provider and employer closed, former employees find themselves struggling to find new employment, and the community struggles to make up for the loss of services.
Lavanya Dixit ’27, Health and Sciences Editor
Sep 26, 2025
WiSTEM co-presidents Kaitlyn Ho and Lavanya Dixit smile at the club interest meeting while presenting the group's Schoology code. The meeting, which took place on September 17 in Ms. Freeman's room, introduced students to the club and their plans for the school year.

Women in STEM club helps students build STEM knowledge, confidence

The club, founded to introduce high school students to science fields, has expanded its reach to elementary and middle school students for the new school year. 
Claire Salera ’27, Detours Editor
Sep 26, 2025
ChatGPT has the ability to write and refine lines of code. For computer science classes, this can provide an obstacle in terms of academic integrity, but it can also be used as a helpful tool.

AI in computer science raises questions, generates appeal

AI’s ability to quickly generate lines of code may seem dangerous for the job market, but it could also lead to fascinating advancements.
Lavanya Dixit ’27, Health and Sciences Editor
Sep 23, 2025
HOSA club co-presidents Rheya Singh and Lavanya Dixit present at the HOSA interest meeting on Monday, September 15.

HOSA club looks forward to new year

From service projects to fundraising opportunities and competitive events, HOSA members have big plans.
Anabella Larin ’27, Reporter
Sep 22, 2025
Classic tanning setup for catching some rays.

Science behind tanning craze

The spring tanning craze is in full swing! The question remains: why is there such an urge to soak up the rays?
Joya Nath ’28, Reporter
Jun 5, 2025
Senior Riley Smith works in Mr. Styer's lab, utilizing a variety of equipment.

Seniors pursue interest in science for college

Science-minded seniors hope to extend their knowledge of science, gained during their time at Haven.
Darcey Strachan ’28, Reporter
Jun 5, 2025
Caught between pages and pixels in the classroom, many students find themselves on their phone, procrastinating on school work.

Why students wait: psychology behind procrastination

While reading this, you might be procrastinating on another task. Psychology explains why this constant cycle is difficult to break.
Lavanya Dixit ’27, Sports Editor
Jun 5, 2025
IT'S AMAZING!: Our school cafeteria prepares nutritious meals every day for three different lunch periods.

MYTHBUSTERS: The truth behind the “least important meal of the day”

Skipping it might be more harmful than you think.
Dyllan Leaf ’28, Reporter
Jun 5, 2025
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