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“Last chance to turn back,” someone muttered. No one did.
The Hidden Clue
Shafia Masroor, Staff Reporter • June 10, 2026

No one remembered who sent the first message. It appeared overnight—no signature, no sender, just a subject line that read: The Hidden Clue. Inside was a single image: a house, isolated, its windows black and hollow like empty eyes. Beneath it, a line of text: You missed something. By morning,...

Example of what deforestation looks like. Trees are cut down for the wood, and used for human needs (Google Images)
What is deforestation, and how to help
Nakshatra Pandya and Nathan H June 10, 2026

Ms. Cruz is a science teacher at Iselin Middle School. Her full name is Alicia Cruz. Ms. Cruz teaches 7th grade.   Deforestation is the process of cutting down forests/trees. This destroys the environment of the animals that live in the forest....

A photo of a ice cream made by Mathilde Pée
Unpleasant treat: An ice cream interview
Dario Hernandez and Hector Mendoza June 9, 2026

In this article the participants are five students from the fourth period gym for their option on six of the worst flavors of ice cream to see which one is the best.   The random participants were Shaurya C, Miles K, Devesh M, Aditi P, and...

Picture of soccer ball getting scored (photo from Google)
Soccer Life of Mudassir Khan
Sadaqat Afrain, Staff Reporter • April 16, 2026

Mudassir Khan is a soccer player that plays for Colonia and he wears Number 7.   By wearing the number 7, Khan hopes to follow the...

Photo of a soccer ball (found on unsplash)
All about Sriram and soccer
Rahavi Uthayarasa, Staff Reporter • April 14, 2026

I am interviewing my family member because he is the only person not busy. His name is Sriram U. He is the only person I feel comfortable with...

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The AP Trade-Off: College Credits vs. High School Burnout
Kiara P., Staff Reporter • April 15, 2026

Advanced Placement (AP) classes are a major topic of debate for students planning their future. The Panther Press interviewed a high schooler...

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Mr. Wasko in his room.
All About Mr. Wasko
Stanley Mathew, Staff Reporter • June 12, 2026

Panther press: How are you doing today? Mr.Wasko: Good.   Panther press: What is one special thing you can do? Mr. Wasko: Teach...

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