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Students wrap up band camp with march off. Occurring annually at the end of band camp, this competition tests their ability to follow marching drill.
Panther marching band warms up with band camp
Roland Rennick-Zuefle ’27, Reporter • Sep 26, 2025
Mr. Brad Hosbach holds one of his Eagles shirts at the pop-up market outside of Lunch Break Vintage on Wednesday, September 3. The event was a celebration of the start of the Eagles season.
TEACHER CREATIONS: Middle school art teacher creates Delco side gig 
Josie Wieland ’26, Arts Editor • Sep 26, 2025
Evelyn Smith and Jolin Chen paint the mural located in SHMS. After they were given a topic to work with, Smith and Chen painted this in their 8th grade year, and made it their own. Provided by Mr. Masse.
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Freshman contributes to Haven culture, pursues passion for art
Kay Liberi ’27, Contributor • Sep 26, 2025
ILLUSTRATION: It's hard, but we need to start prioritizing sleep more.
OPINION: My biggest mistake is not sleeping enough
Fiona Seale '28, Opinions Editor • Sep 26, 2025
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 
Anabella Larin '27 and Kay Liberi '27 • Sep 26, 2025
Haven Happenings
ILLUSTRATION: PBS has been defunded after a recent executive order.
Public media memories left defunded
Evie Fernandez '27, Lavanya Dixit '27, and Fiona Seale '28 • Sep 26, 2025
Gwen Satterthwaite (10) signs up for Leap Into Learning in the middle of the bustling courtyard during the activities fair on September 5.
Annual Activities Fair offers banquet of opportunities
Joya Nath ’28 and Charlie Grueser '28 • Sep 26, 2025
Daksha Nair (12), Maya Putty (12), and Minori Saito (12) point out a familiar face in the yearbook. Seniors were able to receive their yearbooks first, giving them plenty of time to admire the new yearbooks.
PHOTOS: First week of school concludes with rallies, yearbook distribution
Eli Graves ’26, Reporter • Sep 26, 2025
Foodie Friends club presidents Roxanna Shelton, Sabine Fried, and Kaylin Fava hold up treats at the first meeting for the club on Monday, September 15. The meeting, which was in the cooking room, served as an introduction to the club as the presidents discussed goals for the year as everyone enjoyed student-baked treats.
Featured Club: Foodie Friends supports self expression, camaraderie
Claire Salera ’27, Haven Happenings Editor • Sep 26, 2025
Casper Stockman (12) poses with friends from the NSLI-Y program on June 28 in Taiwan. Provided by Casper Stockman '26
Haven seniors experience Taiwan through summer abroad program
Darcey Strachan '28, Haven Happenings Editor • Sep 26, 2025
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Sports
Theo Jauregui (12) shoots the ball over a Radnor defender during the 2024-25 season. The game clock in the background doesn’t have a shot clock.
Shot clocks for Pennsylvania high school basketball may come in 2028-29 season
Savvas Zeibekis ’26 , Sports Editor • Sep 26, 2025
Shane Burger pins a wrestling opponent at a meet during the 2024-2025 wrestling season. Provided by Shane Burger.
Athlete of the Issue: Freshman Shane Burger looks ahead to wrestling for Haven
Izzy Boland '29, Contributor • Sep 23, 2025
Kasey Hudson (11) jumps into the air to celebrate a big rushing gain during a game against the Radnor Raptors on September 12.
PHOTOS: Varsity football defeats Radnor 56-6 in well-rounded performance
Savvas Zeibekis ’26 , Sports Editor • Sep 14, 2025
The Panther Pod Season 3, Episode 4: Head Football Coach Kevin Clancy
The Panther Pod Season 3, Episode 4: Head Football Coach Kevin Clancy
Manny Pickup '26 and Jasper Hals '26 • Sep 12, 2025
The Panther Pod Season 3, Episode 3: Strath Haven Girls Soccer 2025
The Panther Pod Season 3, Episode 3: Strath Haven Girls Soccer 2025
Manny Pickup '26 and Jasper Hals '26 • Sep 10, 2025
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Arts & Entertainment
Badura takes in the cylinder and shapes it to be a vase.
HOW TO HAVEN: Make a ceramic vase
Kay Liberi '27, Contributor • Sep 23, 2025
Junior Casper Stockman plays the bassoon during his George Slick recital on Tuesday, June 3.
PHOTOS: Musician Casper Stockman orchestrates Slick Fellowship recital
Matthew Ramirez '26, Editor-in-Chief • Jun 7, 2025
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: Mr. Pitts plays with his former band, playing the guitar and singing.
TEACHER CREATIONS: Social Studies teacher Mr. Jonathan Pitts details musical background
Morgan Matthews ’28, Reporter • Jun 5, 2025
Silvertones sing during the Spring Choral concert on Wednesday, May 21 in the Strath Haven Auidtorium.
Silvertones prepare for 2026 Austria trip
Claire Salera ’27, Detours & Opinions Editor • Jun 5, 2025
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: Senior Jonas Szepessy and his illustration titled "Arrival at the Green Chapel."
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Jonas Szepessy’s illustrations bring stories to life
Josie Wieland ’26, Arts Editor • Jun 5, 2025
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Opinions
With the lights low and "The Summer I Turned Pretty" intro rolling, it's one of those perfect summer nights.
OPINION: The summer you turn team Conrad
Fiona Seale '28 and Joya Nath '28 • Sep 26, 2025
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
Eli Graves ’26, Reporter • Sep 26, 2025
CARTOON
KAITLYN’S CORNER: Why are we really hating on performative men? 
Kaitlyn Ho ’26, Editor-in-Chief • Sep 26, 2025
A variety of classics and modern books are displayed side by side on senior Giana Gliko's bookshelf.
OPINION: Can classics, modern books coexist in Haven’s English classes?
Giana Gliko ’26, Reporter • Sep 26, 2025
ILLUSTRATION: An eye reflects a PBS screen.
EDITORIAL: Adults are dismantling childhood. It’s time to grow up
Editorial Board • Sep 26, 2025
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Health and Sciences
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
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
Lavanya Dixit ’27 and Evie Fernandez ’27 • Sep 26, 2025
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
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
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
Lavanya Dixit '27, Health and Sciences Editor • Sep 23, 2025
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Detours
September 2025 Fall Playlist
25-26 Vol. 1 Fall Playlist
Morgan Matthews, Detours Editor • Sep 25, 2025
Elmer MacMullan's foster dog, Morty, and his cat, Leeloo.
Critter Corner: Morty and Leeloo
Mat Mataac ’28, Contributor • Sep 25, 2025
Gruyère cheese being served in fondue. Bread and apples for dipping are on the side.
Cheese Corner: Going nuts over gruyère fondue
Roland Rennick-Zuefle ’27, Reporter • Sep 25, 2025
September Book Review Illustration | “Beartown” by Fredrik Backman (Simon & Schuster) | “The Lincoln Highway” by Amor Towles (Penguin Random House) | “The Three-Body Problem” by Cixin Liu (Tor Publishing Group) | “Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life’s Greatest Lesson” by Mitch Albom (Doubleday) | “The Inheritance Games” by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers)
READING REVIEW: English teachers offer September book recommendations
Izzy Boland '29, Contributor • Sep 25, 2025
Crossword Illustration
September Crossword
Morgan Matthews '28, Detours Editor • Sep 25, 2025
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Most Read
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Health and Physical Education teacher and football head coach Mr. Kevin Clancy addresses the football team after their 14-35 loss against Springfield on October 25. Clancy will step down from teaching but will continue to coach the football team.

Clancy retires from classroom, not gridiron

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Photo Illustration

PANTHER ’PINION: Dismissing romance genre doesn't make you superior

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ILLUSTRATION: New faculty and staff

Meet Haven's new staff

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The Panther Pack cheers on the Panthers defense during a critical third down in a game against Haverford on September 20.

Varsity football takes first loss of the season in close game

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The Panther Pod Season 3, Episode 1: Strath Haven Volleyball 2025

The Panther Pod Season 3, Episode 1: Strath Haven Volleyball 2025

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The Panther Pod Season 3, Episode 4: Head Football Coach Kevin Clancy

The Panther Pod Season 3, Episode 4: Head Football Coach Kevin Clancy

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Kasey Hudson (11) jumps into the air to celebrate a big rushing gain during a game against the Radnor Raptors on September 12.

PHOTOS: Varsity football defeats Radnor 56-6 in well-rounded performance

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Some of the 2025-2026 Student Council candidates who stopped by the photo studio just before the election.

Student Council candidates share ideas, goals

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