An insight into the life of a Galago
February 7, 2012
Filed under Features, Top Stories
Running through the dark jungles of Africa, the little beast of a being jumps from branch to branch, tree to tree. He slows and climbs the tall tree that he has been looking for. When he gets to the top he walks out on a twig and reveals himself in the moonlight; a cute, little galago, the small... Read more »
Finish Line Spirit Sales
December 20, 2011 • Lauren Kelly, Entertainment Editor
Filed under Features
It began on September 26th: Finish Line’s brand new program to sell high school merchandise in their stores. The new student section in the stores distributes a portion of the purchase price directly to the schools for every item of clothing apparel sold. Including Upper St. Clair High School, there... Read more »
The Marching 110 delivers a crowd pleaser
November 22, 2011 • Nick DeMarco, Staff Writer
Filed under Features
Why do people go to high school and college football games? Some may say football while others may say the pride of their favorite team: the marching band. Ohio University game attendees probably want to go to see their marching band because, let’s be serious, is Ohio University’s football... Read more »
A Walk to Save Lives
October 24, 2011 • Lauren Kelly, Entertainment Editor
Filed under Features
On Saturday, September 17th, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) hosted a walk to help raise donations to cure diabetes. It was a pleasant two-mile walk that overlooked beautiful Schenley Park. Over 7,000 people, consisting of individuals of every age, attended the walk. JDRF not only hosts... Read more »
The buzz of iPhone 5
October 8, 2011 • Qinglan Huang, Features Editor
Filed under Features
Apple’s iPhone series has become something of a legend in the world of smartphones. Not only do these phones run on Apple’s popular mobile operating system, iOS, and offer access to the Apple App Store, but they also feature a sleek and attractive design. Consequently, it is no wonder that the release... Read more »
Panther Book Club Emerges!
October 8, 2011 • Lauren Kelly, Entertainment Editor
Filed under Features, Top Stories
For the first time in Upper St. Clair history, a book club has been made available for students to join. The first meeting took place on Tuesday, September 14th in Room 117 at 2:30 after school. It served as an introduction and information session to gather members’ names and emails and to let everyone... Read more »
USC Forensics travels to the State Tournament
March 24, 2011 • Vijay Viswanathan, Features Editor
Filed under Features
When most Upper St. Clair students think of a team traveling to States, they think of the 2006 PIAA State Champion Football Team or the 2008 PIAA State Champion Varsity Tennis Team. However, one successful team, which is often overlooked, is the Upper St. Clair Forensics Team. This team, which specializes... Read more »
Punxsutawney Phil is an American icon
March 11, 2011 • Vijay Viswanathan, News Editor
Filed under Features
Punxsutawney Phil is a groundhog that has allegedly lived in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, for the past 125 years. While it is simply a common animal, Phil has now become part of a rich meteorological tradition. The San Francisco Chronicle wrote, “Punxsutawney Phil is supposed to tell whether we’re... Read more »
Keep Calm and Carry On: A History
February 24, 2011 • Brent Heard, Guest Writer
Filed under Features
The British have never been the touchy-feely types. Often characterized by their “stiff upper lip,” Britons have often relied on pragmatism and old-fashioned determination to solve problems (http://www.phrases.org.uk). In 1939, the British Ministry of Information was founded and charged with the... Read more »
What to do before Finals Week
January 24, 2011 • Vinay Viswanathan, Opinions Editor
Filed under Features
Finals week, chiefly composed of three days of final exams, instills fear and dread among many Upper St. Clair High School students. Considering that final exams are 10% of one’s grade, they do hold a considerable weight in regards to a student’s final grade in a class, but they still are not important... Read more »
