Covid-19 changes life as we know it
The world was introduced to the terrifying reality of Covid-19, known more commonly as simply the “coronavirus” in December 2019 when it was first diagnosed […]
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Season ends for Lady Scotties in PIAA second round loss
After their stunning 25-1 season shocked the WPIAL and defied Southmoreland’s underdog status, Southmoreland’s girls basketball team continued in the PIAA playoffs March 11 at […]
Keefer restores pride to Southmoreland football
On Nov. 2, 1979, controversy began to brew in the rather dramatic world of high school football. Penn Hills High School had used an academically […]
Baldwin’s ‘A Talk to Teachers’ inspires students
A new year, a new teacher, a revised course, and a new opportunity to speak out. After receiving the assignment to teach Advanced Placement Language […]
Husband and wife coaching duo of Todd and Kristy Bunner enjoy success
Behind every good team is good coach, and as for Southmoreland, two of the most successful teams, last year’s WPIAL softball champions and the volleyball […]
Teacher, cancer survivor spreads joy to those affected by the disease
Cancer is a disease no one wants to experience, but most people who get told the dreadful news will descend into depression and hopelessness. They’ll […]
Teens continue to struggle with mental health issues
Looking at Hunter Brinker you would see a girl with bright colored and dark clothing, a girl with a dark sense of humor but with […]
Alison Huffman wins Trib Total Media’s annual Outstanding Young Citizen Award
Bursts of excitement and disbelief flowed through Alison Huffman as she heard her named announced as a gold medalist at the Trib Total Media’s annual […]
Local band ‘Brick Wall Anthem’ records music demo tape
The Homeless Gospel Choir, Ramshackle Glory, and My Chemical Romance are three separate bands with one common thread: their names feature one word with a […]
David Hogg, nationally recognized survivor of Florida shooting, works to end school violence
Editor’s note: Tam O’Shanter reporter Skylar Rudberg recently spoke with high school student and activist David Hogg of Parkland, Florida about the issue of school violence. […]