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Student newspaper of Strath Haven High School

The Panther Press

Student newspaper of Strath Haven High School

The Panther Press

President Donald Trump addresses the crowd at Target Center in Minneapolis, MN, for his 2020 presidential campaign rally on October 10, 2019. PHOTO: Nikolas Liepins / NSPA Archives

Staff discusses effects of possible US Department of Education dismantlement

On January 20, when President Donald Trump takes office for his second term, some policies and protections may change. 
CONVENIENT COMMUTE • Sophomore Kathryn Barrett takes a selfie with members of the yearbook, newspaper, and literary magazine staffs as they prepare to board SEPTA from the Wallingford station for a trip to Temple University on December 6. The one-way cash fare was $8.

SEPTA fare changes, potential service cuts may leave impact on Wallingford-Swarthmore community 

State Governor Josh Shapiro has postponed an impending “doom spiral” by supporting SEPTA funding. How might SEPTA changes impact community members?
Evelynn Lin ’25, Editor-in-Chief
Dec 17, 2024
ILLUSTRATION

OPINION: Haven must more thoughtfully balance STEM, humanities

We can start by listening to our teachers – and our peers.
BLOCKING OUT THE WORLD • Sophomore Veronica King gets a sense of satisfaction from immersing herself in Block Blast during school.

Block Blast game captivates student body, affects brain chemistry

What is the effect of the widespread Block Blast outburst, and how did it start?
Whitemarsh U17 and U16 girls practice 8+ practice rowing.

College rowing commits raise question of whether Haven should reinstate club

The school-sponsored program dissolved after the 2021 season, sending dedicated athletes to find external club teams.
Illustration

Off or On?

Phone policies for schools are attracting scrutiny. We turned our minds to the screens to learn more about Haven’s approach.
WES TEACHERS SHOW SUPPORT • Teachers from Wallingford Elementary School line up at the high school entrance at the September 5 back-to-school night to distribute fliers and speak with families in support of a contract for teachers. There has been a teacher presence at each school’s back-to-school night.

Well into September, WSSD teachers have no contract

School Board has received criticism for failing to secure a contract for the teachers before the school year started.
A student holds a "WE SUPPORT WSSD TEACHERS" pin outside of the Strath Haven Middle School prior to the regular school board meeting on Tuesday, August 27. WSEA members distributed pins to community members to show support for WSSD teachers.

EDITORIAL: Teachers are fighting for all of us

The teachers’ union has been involved in contract negotiations with the district. Not only are they fighting for themselves – they’re fighting for us.
Editorial Board
Sep 27, 2024
WSSD Teachers and community members listen to the school board meeting on the evening of Tuesday, August 27 in the Strath Haven Middle School Auditorium. Many WSSD teachers and staff in attendance at the meeting wore union-branded white t-shirts in support of the WSEA (Wallingford-Swarthmore Educators Association) teachers union.

School Board faces backlash amid superintendent’s departure, teacher contract disputes

Following administrative turnover, the District has seen increasing scrutiny from the community for the treatment of staff, an alleged lack of transparency, and financial decisions.
Supporters listen to President Joe Biden give his campaign speech at the middle school gym, showing the transformation of the space.

Behind the scenes of President Biden’s visit to Strath Haven

What went into preparing for a presidential visit? A lot more than you would think.
Clark Kerkstra '27, Haven Happenings Editor
Apr 30, 2024
President Joe Biden speaks at his campaign reelection event in the gymnasium at Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford, PA on the evening of March 8.

PHOTOS: Joe Biden comes to Strath Haven

President Joe Biden gave a speech at Strath Haven Middle School, kicking off his reelection campaign.
The current fields behind the high school represent some of the areas in consideration for updates.

Discussions explore new artificial turf field

A second turf field has been added to the list of potential renovations to the high school—despite ongoing national debate about safety.
Clark Kerkstra '27, Haven Happenings Editor
Feb 28, 2024
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