In our society, being a drug addict carries with it a clear stigma. People who are addicted to opiates typically experience a rush of sensation as dopamine floods into their brain, bringing instant gratification. However, as we know from decades of research on drug addiction, the negative long term effects...

When North Penn basketball needed an assist to find its next head coach, who would be better than the all-time assists leader at North Penn, Cordell Lord? The program’s new leader is a 2015 North Penn graduate who was team captain and All-Continental Conference honorable mention in his senior season,...

TOWAMENCIN - Just five years ago, Mr. Patrick O’neill was walking the halls of North Penn High School, wrestling the crowds in the way to class, and wrestling opponents on the mat in the gym. Now, he walks the halls again, but this time as the role of a teacher.  Graduating Bloomsburg University...

Choosing a college in the United States can be both exciting and overwhelming, thanks to the wide variety of options available. From large public universities with a plethora of resources and vibrant campus life to small liberal arts colleges that focus on individualized and specialized learning, there’s...

When the clock on October 31st turns from 11:59 pm to 12:00 am, a certain type of person is born. That person rips down all their Halloween/fall decorations, and starts to deck the halls with festive trimmings. Surprisingly, this is an extremely controversial opinion. It is argued everywhere whether...

Sometimes making a career out of a love of sports doesn’t necessarily mean being a pro ball player. Prasham Jobanputra has proven that you can love sports, you can be involved in sports, and you can be a part of the team even if you don’t go on to play collegiate sports. Since graduating from North...

Despite the poor connection and constant buffering, most of the world was entertained this weekend with the highly anticipated Mike Tyson versus Jake Paul boxing match. It is safe to say that the road to the match was far more exciting than the painfully slow 8-round match.    The much shorter...

In early 18th century Russia, a then unknown peasant by the name of Mikhail Lomonosov began thinking of plans for his future. He grew up in poverty, living in a small village near Arkhangelsk, with little educational opportunities to think of. He was a man fueled by the desire to pursue knowledge, having...

The American diet is infamous for its inclination towards processed foods overloaded with sugar, salt, and fat. Contrasted with more health conscious diets in European countries such as France, the diet has major effects on people; high cholesterol, heart disease, and obesity are plaguing America like...

1.American Dream- 21 Savage  “American Dream” was the first big rap album of 2024, reaching the number 1 spot on the Billboard 200. The album features Doja Cat, Young Thug, Metro Boomin, Lil Durk, Travis Scott, Summer Walker, Brent Faiyaz, Burna Boy, Tommy Newport, Mikky Ekko, and Mariah the...

As you like it, more like as Mrs. Roney likes it! After taking a classic play from 1623, North Penn High School’s theater director Andrea Roney reworked a modern 1960s take on Shakespeare’s As You Like It for this year's fall play. With opening night on November 21st, the show runs through the weekend...

A 30-day countywide burn ban for Montgomery County was made effective this past Saturday, November 16, at 12:00 pm. The ban was put into effect following approval by the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners due to the recent drought surrounding the area, which posed an increased risk for fire.  Fairmount...