The Spotlight

The Spotlight is the student-run newspaper of Southern Lehigh High School. Check us out on Instagram @slsdspotlight and Facebook! Tag us in your posts for a RT!

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In the final part of “We Will not be Your Yellow Peril”, Senior Lucas Zhang writes that Asian American woman face unique challenges caused by race and gender, and that stereotypes in media have served to worsen the challenges they face. https://t.co/4zRKaiRC6a

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Congratulations to @SLSDspotlight! "We will not be your Yellow Peril: the crisis facing Asian American women" has just been published on Best of SNO!
https://t.co/iAQs6yP9HR

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Congratulations to @SLSDspotlight! "We Will not be Your Yellow Peril: The Detriment of the Model Minority Myth" has just been published on Best of SNO!
https://t.co/nTCar0EOx0

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In the second part of the three part series, “We Will not be Your Yellow Peril”, Senior Lucas Zhang deconstructs the Model Minority Myth and writes on how the myth has negatively affected the Asian American community. https://t.co/fuR8F37nbw

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Junior Alex Kane and Freshman Alexa Smith write in the return of Girl’s Lacrosse after loosing their previous season to the COVID-19 pandemic

https://t.co/CkZmh9Pr34

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Great article from the SLHS Spotlight highlighting the significant work that Mrs. Guarriello and her team have engaged in to drastically increase the dual enrollment offerings at SLHS for the 2021-2022 School Year. https://t.co/PXySmatBfs #SLSDproud #SpartanStrong

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Congratulations to @SLSDspotlight! "We Will not be your Yellow Peril: The Peril of Using ‘China Virus’" has just been published on Best of SNO!
https://t.co/jby4K0LKzb

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In the first of a the three part series "We Will not be Your Yellow Peril", Senior Lucas Zhang covers the usage of the term "China Virus", and argues that its usage has contributed to the rise in hate crimes targetting Asian Americans.
https://t.co/O95FF67ubM

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Seniors Sarah Cassavaugh and Savannah Lippincott highlight the rise of game based learning platform Blooket, and whether this newcomer can challenge the dominance of rival Kahoot. https://t.co/WILdmoT2Fm

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Freshman Kishore Annambhotla reviews the Netflix adaptation of “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”, highlighting how leads Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman bolster an already emotional and complex story. https://t.co/cM3NaC60ZL

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Sophmore Elyse Paugh reviews psychological thriller novel "Sometimes I Lie" by Alice Feeney, and covers how Feeney effectively draws the reader into a mystery surrounding one woman's fate and those responsible. https://t.co/6CtUWY1FOb

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Senior Noelle Nelson and Freshman James Zbyszinski examine the question of whether or not Instagram is on the decline. https://t.co/3idAn5yftB

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Junior Arden Glad covers how MiniThon has adapted to the difficulties of current COVID-19 restrictions to continue its support for the fight against pediatric cancer. https://t.co/j7VNPd4ylu

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Congratulations to @SLSDspotlight! "Antisemitism: Why Awareness Isn’t Enough" has just been published on Best of SNO!
https://t.co/eWEVBfMJMj

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Junior Evelyn Blower writes on the necessity to not just be aware of Antisemitism and its many forms, but to actively fight against it.
https://t.co/BzfRNppb4T

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Senior Saskia Van’t Hof covers the Boy’s Volleyball Team as it entered into its first season as a Varsity Sport. https://t.co/3LRkVu6typ

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Junior Elyse Paugh looks back at the 2012 film, “The Impossible” and now it masterfully tells an emotional, heart wrenching story of loss in the aftermath of disaster.
https://t.co/Y8GTGgUg7R

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After seven years defined by a string of triumphs and accomplishments, Mr. Cooper has stepped down as Head Coach of the Girl’s Basketball team. Senior Lucas Zhang covers Cooper’s departure and the enduring legacy which he has left.
https://t.co/TKNbUER87B

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Sophomore Erika Patel covers the changes to AP testing this year and how students have responded to these changes. https://t.co/NcqneF7vfE

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Senior Savanna Lippincott covers Senior Jessie Castetter's work as a junior fire fighter with the Upper Saucon Fire Department and how COVID-19 as significantly affected life as a first responder. https://t.co/u8bUnOOPES