U.S. & the World
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Valentine’s Day: Rich, Contentious History that Still Shapes Today
by Vivienne Brichta, Freshman Valentine’s Day: A holiday from ancient Roman courtship lottery feasts to boxes of chocolate and prom nights. But the main question is, how did we get here? The original Valentine’s Day was a Roman feast called Lupercalia, from Feb. 13-15. This celebration originally didn’t have to do with St. Valentine at… Read more
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Christmas Traditions Around the World
by Matt McAnally Christmas Traditions Around the World Christmas is a holiday that is celebrated very differently across the world, whether for religious reasons or for the lack thereof. By looking at other countries with different cultures, we can appreciate and enjoy each country’s interpretation of the holiday and the traditions that come with it. … Read more
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The Death of the Snow Day: A Forecast of Flurry-Free Future
By Brodie Erk December 2nd was predicted to be the first big snowstorm of the year for Pennsylvania, and although the exact forecast differed across the state, anywhere between 1 and 5 inches of it was expected. A two-hour delay was widely anticipated, and many schools eventually announced one. For Palisades, that delay manifested into… Read more
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Thanksgiving Around the World: More than an American Holiday
by Ava Cron, Sophomore What is something that you are thankful for? That is a question that you will hear a lot this month because it is the month of thankfulness! Many people in America celebrate thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November, but America isn’t the only country with a thanksgiving or harvest festival.… Read more
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Strange Thanksgiving Traditions and Their Origins
by Matt McAnally With holidays come traditions, and with traditions come very questionable actions outside of the context of the holiday. All over America, these traditions are found and are still occurring to this day, but the origins behind them usually remain unknown by the average person. These origins can give some insight into the… Read more
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Trump’s 20 Point Plan May Bring Peace to the Middle East
By Brodie Erk On Thursday, October 9th 2025, Israel announced that it would agree to a ceasefire deal ending the war in Gaza after 2 years of bloody conflict. Although the details of the agreement have yet to be made public, it is based on a 20 point peace plan designed in part by President… Read more
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Man Saves Child on Monorail at Hershey Park
by Ava Cron Many of us have ridden on the monorail track at Hershey Park, but on Saturday, August 30th, a 4-year-old boy panicked the many people below as he walked the monorail track. At 5:05pm on Saturday, August 30th Hershey Park visitors were surprised when they saw a little boy on the monorail track.… Read more
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From Fins to Future: How Fish Superpowers Could Revolutionize Human Health
by Mollee Liberg, Freshman Fish having superpowers seems nearly impossible but with modern science, it has become possible. Certain fish and sea creatures have recently been showing off their unique traits that could help humans in the near future. These creatures have given scientists new and improved ideas on how to cure diseases and possibly… Read more
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Lost to Loved: How Animal Charities Transform Lives
by Charlotte Gimbal, Freshman In Youngstown, Ohio, an animal charity working with humane agents found over a dozen animals, along with four minors, younger than 16 years old, living in revolting conditions. Animal Charity of Ohio immediately brought medical attention to the animals, saving their lives and now searching for homes. Not only did this organization rescue nearly two dozen animals from… Read more
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Irregular Cheetos Sell For Thousands
by Teigan Muller, Junior Have you ever wondered how Cheetos get their weird distinct shape? After Cheetos are made and sold, some lucky people find funny-looking Cheetos that look like other objects: a Harambe Cheeto, Baby Seal Cheeto, Charizard Cheeto, and many more are selling for thousands of dollars. Next time you open a bag… Read more