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The Art Of Gift Giving
When birthdays roll around, it’s hard to figure out a perfect gift for your friends. They either have everything or are simply way too picky about what they like. In turn, buying a gift ends up being a chore and, honestly, a waste of time and money. However, it doesn’t need to be that way. I’ve learned there is indeed a craft in buying things for your friends. Below is a guide of six tips to help give an impeccable and unforgettable gift.
Are We Taking Boundaries Too Far?
There is no better time to be alive than now. Generation Z has totally changed the game for our future; we are the epitome of independence. We’ve learned to set boundaries and carve our own paths. We set limits to what we will do; that doesn’t mean we don’t push for the most, it just means that we won’t accept the pushing from others. Gen-Z has arguably learned to fight back against the norms of society, which in most cases shows their voices. However, have we taken it too far?
Predicting Summer 2026 Fashion Trends
Trends and fads come and go. But they also recycle. Teens and young adults are in a constant state of keeping up with the latest trends, and likewise, brands and labels are constantly producing products to please these trends. While trends might not be the most sustainable, and that’s a discussion for another time, it’s how people have lived and gotten their styles throughout the centuries. Even more, it’s how we live. Trends are the culture of adolescence.
Spring Cleaning For The Mind
As spring rolls around, the flowers bloom, and everyone migrates outside for the warm weather. When this happens, we start to get back into the groove of things. What once was dull starts to burst with life; it’s a fresh start. This calls for what everyone knows and loves, or maybe doesn’t love: spring cleaning. A time to create a clean environment for our fresh starts. Coming out of the thick of a cold, dreary winter, it’s also important to take care of ourselves.
Ranking Harry Styles’ ‘Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally’
On Friday, March 6, Harry Styles finally gave his beloved fans “HS 4 at midnight” after releasing his fourth studio album “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.” After listening to the album a couple of times over, and letting it simmer over the weekend, here is my personal ranking of the “KISSCO” track list. My initial prediction for the album was that it would be discothèque music, naturally. I was ready for high energy, high beats and dance heavy music.
The Power Of Yet
I’ve spent a lot of my time in my 19 years of living neglecting what’s important. I sit on my phone, doom-scrolling, pushing back every assignment to the very last minute. I’ll find any excuse to simply be lazy. But what I’ve learned is the power of a simple three-letter word: yet. This can be both a blessing and a curse. Originally, I used “yet” to relieve everyone around me. I say I haven’t done it yet, but yet means that it’ll get done eventually. That’s the curse, though.
Zara Larsson: Bringing Back Pop Music
From a Lisa Frank dolphin inspired meme to the iconic lush life dance, Zara Larsson is bringing back pop music like nobodies business and is undoubtably a pop star. At 28 years old, with a gradual rise to fame since winning “Talang” (a Swedish talent show), Larsson has made a comeback, which is exactly what we need going into 2026.
14 Love Songs To Add To Your Playlist
If you are looking for some songs to add to your playlist for Valentine’s Day, look no further. Here are the 14 best songs to listen to this Cupid’s day. “Margaret” (feat. Bleachers) by Lana Del Rey The ultimate love song. A song of beautiful prose, written and collaborated by Lana Del Rey and Jack Antonoff in honor of his wife, Margaret Qualley. I felt it was only right to start with this song.
My Valentine’s Mixtape: 14 Love Songs To Add To Your Playlist
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For Karen Skillman, Diagnosis Retirement
When I walked into the nurses suite, Ms. Karen Skillman was sitting there with her mug of coffee chatting with her fellow nurses. The lights were warm, the good energy palpable, and quiet laughter between not just coworkers but friends softly filled the room. She walked me over into her specific suite, and her story began. Eleven years at North Penn. Seven years at Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School before that. And right at the beginning, fifteen years at Doylestown Hospital.
Marley’s top 10 collabs and covers
When the tracklist of an album is revealed, the first thing my eyes scan for is a set of parentheses including a featuring artist. The thrill of an unlikely collaboration is like no other. On another hand, we also see artists covering iconic songs; though some should be left to the original singer. So, below will be my top 10 covers and collaborations in no particular order! Dial Drunk – Noah Kahan ft Post Malone I think this song threw me for a loop.
I judge books by their cover
I judge books by their cover. No, this is not a metaphor. I’ve avoided books, and specifically bought books, simply because of their cover without even reading the synopsis. I know you do it too; it is biologically instilled in us to choose on instinct and judgement. But that’s something no one likes to talk about. It’s ‘taboo’. We claim to never judge a book by its cover, but are you really telling me you gravitate towards those mass marketed books with random covers?
Annual DUI assembly and follow up speech strikes seniors at North Penn
Half a second. A brief moment in time for some. The pivotal factor between life and death for others. On Wednesday, April 23rd, North Penn High School performed their annual DUI assembly for the 2025 seniors as prom awaits just over two weeks away. Senior class cabinet plans this assembly to caution students against the dangers of drinking and driving. Every day someone dies in an accident caused by drunk drivers whether it be that of the intoxicated or the victim of someone who made a poor decision.
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Half a second. A brief moment in time for some. The pivotal factor between life and death for others. On Wednesday, North Penn High School performed their annual DUI assembly for the 2025 seniors as prom awaits just over two weeks away. Senior class cabinet plans this assembly to caution students against the dangers of drinking and driving. Every day someone dies in an accident caused by drunk drivers, whether it be that of the intoxicated or the victim of someone who made a poor decision.
A bad case of senioritis
Do you procrastinate all the way to the last minute? Lack motivation to do your best? Feel like giving up as the school year rounds to an end? More specifically, are you a senior dragging towards graduation? Likely, you’re coming down with a hard case of senioritis. April 5th marked the start of the fourth marking period for the 2024-2025 school year. For some students, more specifically the seniors, this will be their last school quarter at North Penn High School.
NP’s Mini-THON raises just over 14k for the kids
14,141 dollars and 12 hours later, North Penn’s Mini-THON proved to be a success! A Knight Crier preview for Mini-THON 2025 became a reality when Mini-THON advisors Ms. Machado and Ms. Burner brought life to the fun and impactful event. “We’ve had a lot more kids than previous years.
Janitor by day, knight by…night?
After various events of wondering who walks around in the inflatable Knight mascot, it has been revealed to us after an anonymous student walked in on the group getting ready to show out just before the homecoming pep rally. The student has kept silent for so long, but as the 4th marking period arrives, they felt it was time to reveal the Knight.
I miss my stack of old magazines
Carrie Bradshaw once said how she used to skip out on her necessities to buy a copy of Vogue Magazine when she first moved to New York. Obviously with Carrie being a fictional character, her actions aren’t exactly representative of reality. However, how many people actually purchase printed media such as magazines anymore. As things update and progress, we continue to rely more on electronic outlets and media.
Theatre in our schools
For most students, March is just a long month that they trudge through, waiting for spring break. For the theatre department, March is prime time for Theatre in Our Schools (TIOS) to celebrate all things Theatre. “Theater in our schools is a time to really recognize the importance of theatre education not only within the theatre community but as a whole,” North Penn senior Haruka Weir explained. Sponsored by the Educational Theatre Association and the American Alliance for Theatre and Education.
Pushart opens new doors at Kutztown University
If you had told North Penn alum Maria Pushart when she was a senior in high school that she’d be at Kutztown University, majoring in Public Relations as well as being the Vice President of Recruitment in her sorority, chances are she would not believe you. “Originally, I was a communications major,” Pushart revealed as she sat on the floor of her room, finishing up some paintings for her sorority, Delta Phi Epsilon.
Knights Next Quest: Emily Butler
What schools did you apply to? I applied to Pitt, Penn State, Syracuse, Delaware, West Chester, and Maryland. Where did you commit to, and why? I committed to Pitt! I chose Pitt because I liked the city campus and there’s so much to do both on and off campus. I know a couple people who went there and said that they loved it so much, it’s also the perfect amount of time away from home. What are your career/academic aspirations?
Knights Next Quest: Kathryn Romanoski
What schools did you apply to? I applied to The College of New Jersey, Kutztown University, Saint Joseph’s University, Rider University, and West Chester University. Where did you commit to, and why? I committed to West Chester University! I was definitely looking for a good teacher school and somewhere close to home also. I was neck and neck with TCNJ and West Chester.
Knights Next Quest: Ellie Beck
What schools did you apply to? I applied to University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Scranton, West Chester University, and University of South Carolina Where did you commit to, and why? I am committed to Duquesne University because it has the best offerings for nursing students. Students earn around 1300 clinical hours, they have practice NCLEX tests starting sophomore year, and they have a great support system.
Normalizing the applause
Just like Lady Gaga, “I live for the applause.” Out of 86,400 seconds, 1,440 minutes, and 24 hours in a day, a very small portion is dedicated to handing out applause. However, I believe that clapping, like laughing, is crucial to living a healthy life and therefore needs to be normalized. That may seem silly because how can clapping your hands support healthy living?
Cultural Kaleidoscope: a glimpse into North Penn’s Multicultural Knight
North Penn High School’s Multicultural Knight took place on January 31st, 2025. Students and community members gathered at the high school to show appreciation and recognize the diversity that walks the halls. Posters from all the cultural clubs at North Penn participating in the festivities lined the main entrance way of the building Jewish Cultural Club serving latkes, jelly donuts, and more in the Aux Gym
It’s fry o’clock somewhere
French fries have always been a staple side in American culture since the nineteenth century. Since then, major fast-food chains have adopted this cherished delicacy to their menus, bringing thousands of hungry customers into their restaurants. However, there are many fast-food restaurants that surround the Lansdale area. This leads to the question: Where does one get the best french fries? McDonald’s One of the most famous fast-food places for fries is of course McDonald’s.
How the knight came to be
The other day, while sitting in the first period, I tried thinking of a good article to write. Naturally, my mind was blank, honestly, empty of everything I’d ever known. But, after listening to Mr. Manero’s morning announcements, and hearing it close every morning with the “stay uknighted” mantra, I started to think about how we even became the North Penn Knights. How we even became North Penn, to begin with. To be totally honest, I had a lot of trouble finding information.
OPINION: Is Dance a Sport or an Art?
As a dancer, who spends a lot of time at her studio, I can confidently say that, in my opinion, dance is NOT a sport. At least not in the same way that football is a sport. I feel, before jumping into the globally argued topic, that it is important to define what a sport is.
Alyssa, Gianna, and Marley’s 25 days of books: day 25
For the last day of book reviews, especially for it being on Christmas day, I figured it would only be right for me to review a winter book! Snowed In by Catherine Walsh was one of the silliest quick reads that I’ve read in a while. The book follows Megan, who is finally coming home for Christmas in the small town she grew up in after going ‘MIA’ for 5 years. Coming back wasn’t easy considering her last impression with her village was standing up her fiancé at the altar and running away to Dublin.
Alyssa, Gianna, and Marley’s 25 days of books: day 22
The Divines by Ellie Eaton was a book that I never thought I would casually pick up and now recommend, but I am forever grateful that one of my friends urged me to read it. The Divines flips between Josephine’s present day life and flashbacks of her elite boarding school days before a tragic accident. The girls of the English school, St John the Divine, were cheeky and troubling with their ever biting language. Josephine certainly wanted to leave the other divines in her past.
Alyssa, Gianna, and Marley’s 25 days of books: day 19
I am a fiend for books in series. I’ve picked up at least 5 series just this year. One of my favorite series I have ready though is probably the Mara Dyer Trilogy. When I first picked up The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer (#1), I was completely unsure if I’d like the series. But having read all three books now, I can confidently say that it was a great choice. The series follows 16 year old Mara Dyer.
Alyssa, Gianna, and Marley’s 25 days of books: day 16
As a book I think about daily, I will not tell you that Normal People by Sally Rooney is a perfect, fun, feel-good book. In fact, it is the complete opposite. Normal People follows Marianne and Connell in Ireland from high school throughout university. In high school, Marianne is singled out from her classmates as the weird girl while Connell is the popular “it” boy. With Connell’s mother being the cleaner for Marianne’s household, the two have an unlikely and complicated relationship.
Alyssa, Gianna, and Marley’s 25 days of books: day 13
This next book definitely takes a little bit of dedication. The Assassin’s Blade by Sarah J. Maas is only one book out of an eight book series. While I’ve only read 4/8 of the books, I’d say this was the best so far. At least in my opinion. The Assassin’s Blade or the Throne of Glass series, follows an infamous, and heavily feared by the people of Adarlan, 17 year old Assassin, Celaena Sardothien, and her final few months before she was caught and sent to Endovier, an equally infamous death prison.
Alyssa, Gianna, and Marley’s 25 Days of Books: Day 10
December 10, 2024 Eve Babitz was a famous LA author known for her visual art and her semi-fictionalized memoirs. Black Swans specifically was a collection of nine short stories, recounting the 80s and 90s rage of youth, envy, beauty, and jealousy in the ever-changing world of Hollywood and California in general. While the book itself is considered non-fiction, I’d say that it bleeds into chick-lit.
Alyssa, Marley, and Gianna’s 25 Days of Books: Day 7
With the holidays approaching, Alyssa, Gianna, and I wanted to present readers alike to our personal book review ‘advent’ calendar. We all share the common love of reading and wanted to give out some great recommendations for our favorite reads this year, hoping it entices someone to pick out a book! So without any further explanation, here is day 1 out of 25 days of book reviews: Swan lake.
Alyssa, Gianna, and Marley’s 25 Days of Books: Day 4
December 4, 2024 Imagine you and your friend having a conversation about the ups and downs of life. Recounting your friendships, what you learned, your good jobs, the bad jobs, and everything else in between. That is what reading Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton is like. Dolly’s memoir includes everything from her young school years to recipes of her favorite dishes. Ultimately, it is a recollection of how she, as a young woman in her 20s, navigated through life.
Alyssa, Gianna, and Marley’s 25 Days of Books: Day 1
With the holidays approaching, Alyssa, Gianna, and I wanted to present readers alike to our personal book review ‘advent’ calendar. We all share the common love of reading and wanted to give some great recommendations for our favorite reads this year, hoping it entices someone to pick out a book! So without any further explanation, here is day 1 out of 25 days of book reviews: Swan lake.
How a meeting with a school counselor started Mr. Patrick O’neill on his road to the classroom
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 just last May, O’neill is now the teacher for North Penn’s Broadcasting and Video Production classes. He fills the shoes of his own former teacher, Mr. Kyle Berger who is now NPHS’s Athletic Director.
Full Circle: Mr. O’neill makes a return from student to teacher
November 19, 2024 Just five years ago, Mr. Patrick O’neill was walking these halls, hustling to class, and being a busy wrestler. Now, he walks the halls again, but this time as the role of a teacher. From graduating Bloomsburg University just last May, O’neill is now the long-term substitute for broadcasting and video production classes. He is filling in Mrs. Walsh’s position, who was the long-term sub for Mr. Berger when he became NPHS’s athletic director.
Fa La La La La: When to deck the halls
November 19, 2024 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 the winter holidays start November 1st or after thanksgiving. One of the biggest arguments is that celebrating right after Halloween skips Thanksgiving.
All things Shakespeare: a sneak peak for NPHS’s As You Like It
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 until November 24th’s matinee. “People are working with Shakespeare to make him accessible, particularly to a student audience,” Roney explained.
Opinion: Fans- The true villains in pop culture
Imagine your whole life is put out for the world to know. People are digging to find something, anything, wrong with you. They idolize you to some insane extent. Someone always has it out for you whether they mean malicious intent or not. That’s what life is like for anyone with an ounce of fame. We, as the fans, are ruining, and have been ruining, everything pop culture, running these stars dry. One of the most notorious examples of this is Selena Quintilla-Perez’s devastating end.
A day in the life of class cabinet
October 24, 2024 Waking up early, carefully crafting each event, creating original merch, and organizing spirit days; dedication is just one way to describe North Penn’s class cabinet of 2025. As the graduation of the class of 2025 approaches, the class cabinet continues to create amazing opportunities. But despite it all, students at North Penn lack to understand and recognize what they do and how much work goes into each day.
Inked up: North Penn’s ink-redible tattoos
Emma Stone has bird feet tattooed on her wrist. Lady Gaga has a trumpet on her bicep. While they might seem like hollow sketches, meaning is camouflaged in every round of ink. Stone’s bird feet represent her mom beating cancer. Lady Gaga’s trumpet tattoo honors her late friend and musical partner, Tony Bennett. It’s fair to consider tattoos as one of the most creative forms of self-expression.
The fight for testing: Paper vs. Digital
Success is the name of the game. We want the best score, and often, it doesn’t matter how it is achieved, as long as the grade comes back with a satisfactory number. But are those chances hurt because standardized tests are being switched to virtual? Everything in general seems better virtually. The words “pencils down” or “times up” can send anyone into an internal frenzy. Our generation is both tech savvy and tech dependent.
Bucks stop Knights in SOL battle
TOWAMENCIN – In a difficult match for the North Penn Knights (4-6) they lost to Central Bucks West (8-5) with a 4-1. The first half started rough with CB West scoring 2 goals within the first 9 minutes. The girls still worked hard to prevent goals and bring the ball closer to the home goal, especially with senior Lily McGee’s (#22) brisk hustle across the field. “I think it was a tough game, West is a really good team.
Knights fall to Central Bucks West in a defensive game
September 27, 2024 A difficult match for the North Penn Knights (4-6) today, as they lost to Central Bucks West (8-5) with a final score of 4-1. The first half started rough with CB West scoring 2 goals within the first 9 minutes. The girls still worked hard to prevent goals and bring the ball closer to the home goal, especially with senior Lily McGee’s (#22) brisk hustle across the field. “I think it was a tough game, West is a really good team.
Horvath sculpts unique path on way to North Penn
TOWAMENCIN- Life doesn’t always have one set path, and for North Penn’s newest ceramics teacher, Mx. Maggie Horvath, this proved to be especially true. With plans to go to school for environmental science, Horvath’s career took an unexpected turn when admitted on the spot to three different art schools.
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