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Dozens of protesters gathered on Main Street in Lansdale this Sunday to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Anti-ICE protesters gather in Lansdale following fatal Minneapolis shooting
Joni Stuchko, Co Editor-in-Chief • January 11, 2026

LANSDALE- Nationwide, protesters have spoken out against Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and specifically against the recent fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. This Sunday, January 11, dozens of protesters against ICE gathered in the heart of Lansdale on Main Street to voice their message.  Eliciting honks from the...

Winter Ball looking a bit… stranger in 2026
Claire Segrest, Co Editor-In-Chief • December 22, 2025

The 1980s are often remembered for big hair, neon clothes, and guitar solos that stretched on for minutes. But for a lot of teens today, the...

North Penn School Board selects Teoh and Bell to fill open seats
Claire Segrest, Co Editor-in-Chief • December 18, 2025

LANSDALE: The North Penn School Board held a special meeting on December 17th to appoint two new members to the board following the resignation...

K-Pod 3rd floor and Rick Carrol Natatorium are officially open
Tyler Agriss and Musa Herzi December 9, 2025

TOWAMENCIN - The first stage of the massive North Penn High School renovation has just been completed. 3rd floor K-Pod as well as the pool are...

North Penn School Board faces abrupt resignations, board reorganization
Joni Stuchko, Co-Editor in Chief • December 3, 2025

LANSDALE - 2025 already marked an election year for North Penn’s School Board, and three new members were elected to fill the empty seats on...

NPSD Board of School Directors seek candidate to fill vacant position
November 21, 2025

LANSDALE – The North Penn School District Board of School Directors is seeking candidates for an open position due to the resignation of Cathy...

North Penn Video of the Week
North Penn Mornings- 1/9/26
Naf’s Burger Food Review
Naf’s Burger Food Review
Ian West and Jonathan Han January 14, 2026

The Montgomery Mall has been in a maelstrom of stores leaving or closing. The food court has turned into a place where people lounge with food that they bring instead of getting...

The energy drink selection available at Wawa
Time to put down the energy drinks
Caitlynn Roach, Staff Writer • January 13, 2026

Monster, Bang, Ghost, C4. Those words don’t seem like they go together, but most high schoolers would be able to tell you exactly what they mean. They're the highly caffeinated...

Mo Hot Chicken has become a hot location in Lansdale.
Hot Topic: Mo Hot Chicken opens on Main Street, Lansdale
Tyler Agriss, Associate Editor • January 13, 2026

A new restaurant called Mo Hot Chicken has recently opened in Lansdale. Located on Main Street, Mo Hot Chicken offers a variety of food and drinks. They are known for their...

A makeshift memorial for Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
A Line Crossed Again: The ICE Shooting
Scarlett McCoy, Staff Writer • January 12, 2026

The shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has shaken many people, and for teenagers, this situation becomes increasingly frightening....

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Cassandra Kim teaches others to feel comfortable living in their own skin.
Cassandra Kim: Living in your own skin
Alex Kim, Staff Writer • January 16, 2026

Skin takes a larger role in a person’s life than one might think. It is the point of contact between...

Brothers Fionn and Eoin Regan
Triumphant twins: Regans take their talents to the next level
Aidan Green, Staff Writer • January 12, 2026

While most siblings share clothes and jokes, twins Fionn and Eoin Regan share something much more uncommon....

The image that Dave Franek imagined in his head for 365 days finally became a reality when North Penn won the PIAA District Championship against Pennridge.
Father and son reach the endzone
Claire Segrest, Co Editor-in-Chief • January 6, 2026

By the time Mason Franek reached high school, he knew the football locker room better than most of the...

Joe Jones shooting a North Penn sporting event.
JJshotit: Trading cleats for a camera
Ty Bryson, Staff Writer • December 9, 2025

North Penn senior Joe Jones left the tackles behind, now capturing the action instead of creating it....

Reece Joyner has had quite the startup with his car detailing business.
It’s all in the details for Reece Joyner
Ian West, Staff Writer • December 7, 2025

While most teens spend their weekends relaxing, one North Penn student is busy cleaning and detailing...

Leila McCabe started her business during her sophomore year.
Leila McCabe: Building a business one set at a time
Erin Malley, Staff Writer • December 7, 2025

When passion comes face to face with a hobby, the results are sure to take on a life of their own. For...

Mr. Kenneth McLarnon working hard at his desk for his Business Education classes
Teaching and Tracking: Inside McLarnon’s roles of an Business Teacher and a Bookkeeper
Musa Herzi, Staff Writer • December 4, 2025

If you go looking for Mr. Kenneth McLarnon throughout the day, you’d discover him all across the school....

Sharing the Torch: Vice President Jeff Pushart awards President Matthew Pownall the POTG.
North Penn Barstool: The vice president’s turn on the stool
Scarlett McCoy, Staff Writer • November 22, 2025

Every Friday, the  North Penn Barstool president runs onto the field. Every Friday, the vice president...

A group of North Penn Student Volunteers and Donors representing Red Cross.
North Penn Red Cross Club blood drive: Skipping class for a good cause
Aadi Patel, Staff Writer • January 14, 2026

“Failing a math test is scarier than donating blood,” Aarav Vaghela, Treasurer of Red Cross Club, said.  On January 13th, North Penn Senior High School turned the...

Dr. Voicheck and his engineering class
Engineering the Upside Down
Emilia Adarayan, Staff Writer • January 9, 2026

Entering the 2025 Winter Ball will propel you right into a scene out of Stranger Things, complete with wintry decor from the Hawkins dance, shadows cast from the Upside Down,...

In-class gameplay of Clash Royale
Under Desks- A Clash Royale Community Grows!
Aadi Patel, Staff Writer • December 17, 2025

Full fledged battles take place in each and every classroom at North Penn Senior High School. Teachers see students finishing assignments, taking notes, or reading diligently....

Meet your new 2028 Class Cabinet officers! Pictured from left to right: Aarohi Darodker, Elva Vibhute, Addison Stieber, Kahina Hameg
Meet your 2028 Class Cabinet officers
Emilia Adarayan, Staff Writer • December 9, 2025

To be a class cabinet officer means to maintain confidence and personality when interacting with classmates. It means to showcase dedication and responsibility when completing...

Nolan Shingle weaves though defenders as he tried to lead the offense up the ice.
Knights late rally not enough, suffer first loss of season to Devon Prep
Jake Nunn, Staff Writer • January 13, 2026

COLMAR - North Penn found themselves in very unfamiliar territory last night, down 3 as the second period was coming to an end. A three-goal surge brought them back into the...

Brothers Fionn and Eoin Regan
Triumphant twins: Regans take their talents to the next level
Aidan Green, Staff Writer • January 12, 2026

While most siblings share clothes and jokes, twins Fionn and Eoin Regan share something much more uncommon. Both of them are taking their athletic talents to the collegiate...

NFL Playoffs: Wild Card Preview
NFL Playoffs: Wild Card Preview
Ty Bryson, Staff Writer • January 10, 2026

When the calendar flips to January, the margins shrink and the pressure spikes. The NFL’s Wild Card Weekend opens with high-powered offenses, elite defenses and no shortages...

Recent Results
Knights' Records
Team Conf. Overall
Ice Hockey 9-0-0 12-1-0
Bowling 8-2-0 8-2-0
Girls Basketball 5-4-0 6-7-0
Unified Bocce 3-0-1 3-0-1
Boys Basketball 2-3-0 6-8-0
Boys Wrestling 2-0-0 5-0-0
Boys Swim & Dive 0-0-0 4-1-1
Girls Swim & Dive 0-0-0 5-1-0
Cassandra Kim teaches others to feel comfortable living in their own skin.
Cassandra Kim: Living in your own skin
Alex Kim, Staff Writer • January 16, 2026

Skin takes a larger role in a person’s life than one might think. It is the point of contact between...

Mo Hot Chicken has become a hot location in Lansdale.
Hot Topic: Mo Hot Chicken opens on Main Street, Lansdale
Tyler Agriss, Associate Editor • January 13, 2026

A new restaurant called Mo Hot Chicken has recently opened in Lansdale. Located on Main Street, Mo Hot...

Future Plans Center finds its new home in upstairs F pod balcony amid renovations
New Space, Same Opportunities: Future Plans Center Relocated
Erin Malley, Staff Writer • January 12, 2026

New year, new room: the future plans center may look a little different as we head into the second half...

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State Rankings (Via MaxPreps)
Team Overall Rank
Girls Basketball 6-7-0 220
Boys Basketball 6-8-0 229
Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. could reshape entertainment industry
Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. could reshape entertainment industry
Scarlett McCoy, Staff Writer • December 22, 2025

Netflix is making one of the biggest moves in entertainment history. On Dec. 5, the company announced plans to acquire the film and television businesses of Warner Brothers...

Black Phone 2: Some ghosts never really go away
Black Phone 2: Some ghosts never really go away
Electra Triantafyllos, Staff Writer • October 27, 2025

Most horror sequels try to outdo the original with louder scares or gorier kills, but Black Phone 2 takes a different route. It isn’t just scary, it’s unsettling. Set...

Instagram page for Tilly Norwood... who is not a real person.
OPINION: Norwood is not welcome
Scarlett McCoy, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025

An industry built on human emotion, lived experience, and intimate chemistry of the actor and audience, the arrival of Tilly Norwood, Hollywood's first full blown “AI-actress,” ...

Julia Beaver performing on stage, living out her dreams of becoming a musical artist.
Julia Beaver making her mark in the City of music
Erin Malley, Staff Writer • December 16, 2025
Nicole Mattiacci sees her dreams within reach
Nicole Mattiacci reaches for her future
Alex Kim, Staff Writer • November 26, 2025
Swing and Long Drive! 2009 North Penn grad Robbie Zinsmeister was recently inducted into the IUP Hall of Fame. Zinsmeister was a state champion at North Penn before playing four years at IUP
North Penn Alum, Zinsmeister 2x Hall of Famer
Jake Nunn, Staff Writer • September 26, 2025