The Co$t of College Concerns Penn Manor Seniors
Acceptance letters may come in small envelopes, but the debt that comes with them is much greater. Penn Manor seniors are preparing to go off to college next fall, but rising tuition rates for the majority of universities have already been causing stress. As four of the five most popular college choices of Penn Manor students are increasing their tuition, applicants have to find more ways to earn the extra money. But were students even aware that the cost was increasing? “I had no idea,” said senior Zach Levenson, “But I still want to go. West Chester is a great school.” [caption id="attachment_2924" align="alignright" width="216" caption="West ...
Popular PM Courses Cause Competition Between Students
It's course selection time again. Which means it's anxiety time for students trying to get what they want to fill their empty course slots. But the popularity of some Penn Manor courses frustrates students trying to get what they want on their agenda for next year. With course selection for the 2010-11 school year right around the bend, March 9 to march 16, Penn Manor students have to take time and consider a variety of courses that could affect their future. The problem for these students is that many of the classes are extremely popular, and there are limits to the amount ...
Dangers of Chewing Tobacco Not Heeded Here
[caption id="attachment_1932" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Smokeless tobacco use rises among U.S. teens "][/caption] WARNING: This article contains images that may be deemed disturbing or offensive to some. Viewer discretion is advised. Chew, Chaw, Snuff, Dip- all words for chewing tobacco, all part of Penn Manor’s underground world of dip. Cigarette smoking among teens declined from 36 percent to merely 20 percent from 1997 to 2007. However, smokeless tobacco use is growing among high school teens across the country. Penn Manor is no exception. Students here estimate the use of smokeless tobacco by their peers ranges from 15 to 50 percent of male students in the high ...
Student Life
Newest Gas Crisis: Death by Explosion; How to Avoid It
A Cumberland County teen was killed last week after a gasoline pump he was using...
Hooked On The Hot Stuff
Every student has their own morning routine, which normally includes the snooze button,...
Welcome to the World of Warcraft
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A new distraction: Gauges and Piercings
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Sports
New York Garden is Full of Surprises
It was a day to remember in the Big East tournament when both Syracuse and Villanova...
PM Wrestler Gets to States
Bobby Rehm will look to get another shot at states next year Unfortunately the saying,...
PM Nation:Tim Tebow top NFL Quarterback?
Welcome to the third edition of PM Nation by Cody Straub and Taylor Groff. This week’s...
Daniel Boone’s season ended by Penn Manor
Thursday night’s boys basketball game at Cedar Crest High School was for a spot...
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School Happenings
“Curtains” Draws Its Curtains Open for the Community
One of the most anticipated events of the year is upon us as Penn Manor’s spring musical draws its curtains. Starting Thursday, March 11, Penn Manor will host their annual show to the community at 7:30 p.m. This year’s musical is a reproduction of the recent Broadway musical, Curtains. Just two and a half years after it debuted on Broadway, Penn... [Read more of this article]
Soda Tax Taxes Teens Who Love Their “Pop”
Everybody likes to kick back and enjoy the occasional bottle of pop but the next time you do, you might be getting popped a little more than you bargained for. Senate leaders are considering putting a federal tax on the sweet and sugary drink we know as soda. They say that the tax is to try and eliminate the sugary drink from people’s diet. Since... [Read more of this article]
Penn Manor- Big Supporter of Breast Cancer Research
A new fashion trend has hit Penn Manor and its all pink, all the time. Many students can be seen throughout the halls wearing “I ♥ Boobies” bracelets sold by the “Keep a Breast Foundation.” These bracelets can be found at popular stores in the mall such as Zumiez and Hot Topic, or they can simply be found online. Although the bracelets... [Read more of this article]
Ice Cream Headaches for Haiti
A classic carnival popcorn machine has been wheeled into Penn Manor’s cafeteria and homemade ice cream is being churned and served. But where you might expect someone like Vancouver’s ‘electrician’ from the Olympic closing ceremonies, there is a trio of students dedicated to easing the suffering in Haiti. Working through the disaster relief... [Read more of this article]
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