Face masks become mandatory for those entering businesses
Over the course of the last few weeks, face masks have seen an extremely high spike in demand. Pennsylvania now requires that all people at grocery stores and pharmacies wear…
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Celebrities use their influence to contribute to COVID-19 relief funds
Stars have been using their influence and wealth to contribute to various charities throughout the years, and this year many celebrities have done astounding work for coronavirus relief funds.…
Teachers conduct online classes due to coronavirus pandemic
Penn-Trafford High School has been closed since March 16 due to the spread of the highly contagious coronavirus. On account of schools across the state being closed indefinitely, classes at…
P-T students adapt to COVID-19’s influence
Hannah Hizer, News Editor Students of Penn-Trafford High School had its last school day on March 13, due to COVID-19. Activities have been cancelled and lives have been completely…
COVID-19 leaves small business owners with uncertainty
Joseph Whipkey, Staff Writer The effects of the COVID-19 virus continue to seriously leave its mark on the country. 97 percent of America is currently under stay-at-home orders.…
Local award ceremonies take to internet
Rio Scarcelli, Editor in Chief Penn-Trafford’s video and journalism programs annually attend award ceremonies in which they submit their best content for consideration. These include the National Academy of Television…
Robotics team goes to states; aims for worlds
Erych Frankenfield, Managing Editor The Penn-Trafford High School VEX Robotics teams have had quite the successful competition season between the competition hosted by P-T in December and the Keystone Oaks…
Corona Virus highlights importance of Flu Season hygiene
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been over 12,000 deaths from Influenza during the 2019-2020 flu season. While these numbers consist mostly of…
Penn-Trafford Winterguard spins way into new season
Penn-Trafford’s “A” guard had their first competition of their competitive season on Saturday, Feb. 9. The team placed third, topped by Gateway and Mt. Lebanon’s color guards. The competition was…
Mock trial bangs their gavel for upcoming season
The court is now in session for Penn-Trafford High School’s mock trial team. Comprised of 26 members with nine returning, the team intends to argue their way into a successful…