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New Voices travels to Pennsylvania State Capitol
July 5, 2023
Year in Photos
Year in Photos
June 12, 2023
Demonstrators march in protest of predatory developments in Chinatown
Demonstrators march in protest of predatory developments in Chinatown
June 11, 2023
Community hosts rally against anti-semitism
Community hosts rally against anti-semitism
June 7, 2023
STEELS
STEELS
June 5, 2023
Therapy dogs for Wellness Wednesday
Therapy dogs for Wellness Wednesday
September 27, 2023
A very Barbie homecoming: Student Council holds annual dance
A very Barbie homecoming: Student Council holds annual dance
September 24, 2023
Celebrating Lunar New Year at Conestoga
Celebrating Lunar New Year at Conestoga
January 27, 2023
Stogas Big Give is a convenient spot for students to find different charities students can choose to donate to.
Day 3: Day of Service
December 12, 2022
Boys basketball falls short to Garnet Valley 41-50
Boys basketball falls short to Garnet Valley 41-50
December 12, 2022
Valley Forge Parks road renovations
Valley Forge Park’s road renovations
June 6, 2022
Coming to a conclusion: TESD Action Teams finish planning sessions
Coming to a conclusion: TESD Action Teams finish planning sessions
June 6, 2022
Cross-continental conflict
Cross-continental conflict
April 6, 2022
Deep discussion: Members of the Change Committee sit in a circle and talk about the team’s goals following a brief introduction. All action teams met for the first time in Conestoga on March 15. Over the next few weeks, teams will plan initiatives designed to improve district operations with respect to their designated areas of focus.
TESD Action Teams start regular meetings
April 6, 2022
Anti-flooding funding
Anti-flooding funding
March 7, 2022
Therapy dogs for Wellness Wednesday
Therapy dogs for Wellness Wednesday
September 27, 2023
A very Barbie homecoming: Student Council holds annual dance
A very Barbie homecoming: Student Council holds annual dance
September 24, 2023
Pioneer pep: ’Stoga holds annual pep rally
Pioneer pep: ’Stoga holds annual pep rally
September 22, 2023
Class of 2023 celebrates graduation
Class of 2023 celebrates graduation
June 7, 2023
Gathering for memories and traditions: Senior Reflections
Gathering for memories and traditions: Senior Reflections
June 6, 2023
Coding and creativity: HackStoga holds first Hack-A-Thon
Coding and creativity: HackStoga holds first Hack-A-Thon
April 6, 2022
Greening ’Stoga Gears Up to Tackle School’s Ecological Footprint
Greening ’Stoga Gears Up to Tackle School’s Ecological Footprint
March 30, 2022
SPCA Club: A Club for our Four-legged friends
SPCA Club: A Club for our Four-legged friends
March 29, 2022
AASU hosts “sock”cessful donation drive
AASU hosts “sock”cessful donation drive
January 31, 2022
The Heart of the Matter: MIT Speaker Discusses the Future of X-Rays with AI Club
The Heart of the Matter: MIT Speaker Discusses the Future of X-Rays with AI Club
January 31, 2022
Prep, practice, perform
Prep, practice, perform
November 22, 2021
Performers in the musical learn their choreography in the school parking lot near the baseball field. The theater department moved the musical outdoors this year so they could adhere to COVID-19 guidelines and have a live audience.
“Broadway Musical Magic”: Theater department performs outdoors
June 7, 2021
Review: IT Chapter 2
Review: IT Chapter 2
October 1, 2019
Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) in Sony Pictures Animations SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE.
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” redefines the hero
January 16, 2019
Review: Sierra Burgess is a Loser
Review: Sierra Burgess is a Loser
October 12, 2018
Gathering for memories and traditions: Senior Reflections
Gathering for memories and traditions: Senior Reflections
June 6, 2023
MSA and ICNA hosts Islamic Cultural Night at Conestoga
MSA and ICNA hosts Islamic Cultural Night at Conestoga
May 10, 2023
Senior prom: Conestoga meets Enchanted Garden
Senior prom: Conestoga meets Enchanted Garden
April 29, 2023
Get on the move: Chester County On the Move campaign starts
Get on the move: Chester County On the Move campaign starts
April 25, 2023
Deca dominates: Club sees major improvement over the year
Deca dominates: Club sees major improvement over the year
April 25, 2023
The horn of plentiful games: Cornucopia returns to in-person setup
The horn of plentiful games: Cornucopia returns to in-person setup
November 22, 2021
Day 6 of Spook 2021: Halloween Trivia
Day 6 of Spook 2021: Halloween Trivia
October 30, 2021
Meet the Teachers
Meet the Teachers
October 20, 2022
An immortal language- Kirsten Whitaker’s unexpected teaching journey
An immortal language- Kirsten Whitaker’s unexpected teaching journey
June 6, 2022
Teacher feature: Seth Dixon
Teacher feature: Seth Dixon
April 6, 2022
Teacher Feature: Stephanie Matula
Teacher Feature: Stephanie Matula
November 22, 2021
Small delights: The Strawberry and Cream Smoothie and Vanilla Frilla Coffee are placed next to a sugar cookie. The drinks and cookies were made from scratch.
The Spork: ANEU Café
November 29, 2022
The Spork: Olive Tree Bistro
The Spork: Olive Tree Bistro
June 6, 2022
The Spork: Ice cream cone-oisseur
The Spork: Ice cream cone-oisseur
April 6, 2022
The Spork: Oasis Juice Bar
The Spork: Oasis Juice Bar
January 31, 2022
The Spork: Elegance Cafe
The Spork: Elegance Cafe
November 22, 2021
Breaking down summer break
Breaking down summer break
June 5, 2023
Fanny packs: The underdog accessory you need
June 5, 2023
Club creation: Worth your effort?
Club creation: Worth your effort?
June 5, 2023
Parents, stop blaming the phone
Parents, stop blaming the phone
June 5, 2023
From the Editor: Why we removed student names from the Senior Destinations Map
From the Editor: Why we removed student names from the Senior Destinations Map
June 5, 2023
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Fast-paced: How running gets my life on track
March 13, 2019
The Philadelphia Eagles: A Season in Review
The Philadelphia Eagles: A Season in Review
February 11, 2019
Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio in ROMEO AND JULIET (1996)
Which “Romeo and Juliet” Adaption Should You Watch this Valentine’s Day?
February 11, 2021
Deck the halls with these new carols from A Christmas Carol in Concert!
Deck the halls with these new carols from “A Christmas Carol in Concert!”
January 6, 2021
Crossover review: An inventive look at virtual performance
“Crossover” review: An inventive look at virtual performance
December 16, 2020
THE PROM (L to R) NICO GREETHAM as NICK, LOGAN RILEY HASSEL as KAYLEE, ARIANA DEBOSE as ALYSSA GREENE, ANDREW RANNELLS as TRENT OLIVER, JO ELLEN PELLMAN as EMMA, SOFIA DELER as SHELBY, NATHANIEL POTVIN as KEVIN, TRACEY ULLMAN as VERA, JAMES CORDEN as BARRY GLICKMAN in THE PROM. Cr. MELINDA SUE GORDON/NETFLIX © 2020
“The Prom” review: Can Broadway actors fix intolerance?
December 15, 2020
THE PROM (L to R) NICO GREETHAM as NICK, LOGAN RILEY HASSEL as KAYLEE, ARIANA DEBOSE as ALYSSA GREENE, ANDREW RANNELLS as TRENT OLIVER, JO ELLEN PELLMAN as EMMA, SOFIA DELER as SHELBY, NATHANIEL POTVIN as KEVIN, TRACEY ULLMAN as VERA, JAMES CORDEN as BARRY GLICKMAN in THE PROM. Cr. MELINDA SUE GORDON/NETFLIX © 2020
Day 2: Introduction to the Cappies
December 15, 2020
Homecoming whiteout victory: Football defeats Radnor 21-7
Homecoming whiteout victory: Football defeats Radnor 21-7
September 23, 2023
Whiteout winners: Field hockey beats Garnet Valley 7-2
Whiteout winners: Field hockey beats Garnet Valley 7-2
September 22, 2023
Pioneer pep: ’Stoga holds annual pep rally
Pioneer pep: ’Stoga holds annual pep rally
September 22, 2023
Boys soccer defeats Garnet Valley 8-3
Boys soccer defeats Garnet Valley 8-3
September 21, 2023
Volleyball loses to Haverford 3-1
Volleyball loses to Haverford 3-1
September 21, 2023
Whiteout winners: Field hockey beats Garnet Valley 7-2
Whiteout winners: Field hockey beats Garnet Valley 7-2
September 22, 2023
Pioneer pep: ’Stoga holds annual pep rally
Pioneer pep: ’Stoga holds annual pep rally
September 22, 2023
Boys soccer defeats Garnet Valley 8-3
Boys soccer defeats Garnet Valley 8-3
September 21, 2023
Volleyball loses to Haverford 3-1
Volleyball loses to Haverford 3-1
September 21, 2023
Girls soccer dominates Ridley 6-0
Girls soccer dominates Ridley 6-0
September 19, 2023
Boys basketball loses to Lower Merion 51-39
Boys basketball loses to Lower Merion 51-39
February 4, 2023
Girls Basketball beats Springford 39-35
Girls Basketball beats Springford 39-35
January 19, 2023
Senior Night: Varsity Swimmers Secure Big Win
Senior Night: Varsity Swimmers Secure Big Win
January 19, 2023
Senior Night Victory: Conestoga beats Penncrest 39-21
Senior Night Victory: Conestoga beats Penncrest 39-21
January 13, 2023
Conestoga beats Strath Haven 44-37
Conestoga beats Strath Haven 44-37
January 9, 2023
Conestoga Football Alumni Association awards $24,000 in scholarships
Conestoga Football Alumni Association awards $24,000 in scholarships
June 2, 2023
Boys lacrosse dominates season opener, wins 13-1
Boys lacrosse dominates season opener, wins 13-1
March 24, 2023
Crushing Start: Girls Lacrosse defeats West Chester Rustin
Crushing Start: Girls Lacrosse defeats West Chester Rustin
March 24, 2023
Fresh feet: Boys lacrosse bounces back after rough start to season
Fresh feet: Boys lacrosse bounces back after rough start to season
June 6, 2022
Sweeping the field: Boys Lacrosse defeats Haverford
Sweeping the field: Boys Lacrosse defeats Haverford
May 18, 2022
Staying cool with hotter temperatures
Staying cool with hotter temperatures
May 24, 2021
Party like its 1985 again?
Party like it’s 1985 again?
April 13, 2016
Super Bowl Prediction
Super Bowl Prediction
February 7, 2016
AFC and NFC Championship Predictions
AFC and NFC Championship Predictions
January 24, 2016
NFL Divisional Playoff Predictions
NFL Divisional Playoff Predictions
January 16, 2016
Leveling up: Freshman is professional Overwatch player
Leveling up: Freshman is professional Overwatch player
February 21, 2023
Gifted Gamer: Freshman Tony Xu sets up his computer and three moniters for a gaming session. Xu has played Fortnite for about 3 years now. He looks to continue growing his accounts and having fun creating content.
Profitable Passion: Freshman runs online Fortnite gaming accounts
June 7, 2021
Day 12: Holiday Traditions
Day 12: Holiday Traditions
December 23, 2022
Day 11: World Cup Superlatives
Day 11: World Cup Superlatives
December 22, 2022
Day 9: December News Rundown
Day 9: December News Rundown
December 20, 2022
Day 8: Reindeer Games
Day 8: Reindeer Games
December 19, 2022
Day 7 - Team Sports Traditions
Day 7 – Team Sports Traditions
December 16, 2022
Prepping for pep rally: Behind the school-wide spirit event
September 20, 2023
Conestoga holds Wellness Fair to wrap up Wellness Week
Conestoga holds Wellness Fair to wrap up Wellness Week
January 24, 2023
Wellness Week returns to Conestoga
Wellness Week returns to Conestoga
January 17, 2023
A Wrinkle in Time
A Wrinkle in Time
November 16, 2022
Day 12: Spoke Year in Review
Day 12: Spoke Year in Review
December 23, 2021
Celebrating with Cornucopia: Students participate in fall-themed festival before the Thanksgiving break
Celebrating with Cornucopia: Students participate in fall-themed festival before the Thanksgiving break
November 23, 2021
Day 5 of Spook 2021: Costume comeback; staff and students celebrate Halloween
Day 5 of Spook 2021: Costume comeback; staff and students celebrate Halloween
October 29, 2021
Pep Rally 2021
Pep Rally 2021
September 10, 2021
Final touches: preparing the atrium for student arrival
Final touches: preparing the atrium for student arrival
August 23, 2021
Senior Lip Dub: StogaFilm pursues long-standing tradition
Senior Lip Dub: StogaFilm pursues long-standing tradition
May 7, 2021
Freshmen Speak Out: Class of 2027 on the first week of school
Freshmen Speak Out: Class of 2027 on the first week of school
September 2, 2023
Day 4: The Newlyweds Game: Girls Soccer Edition
Day 4: The Newlyweds Game: Girls Soccer Edition
December 13, 2021
Day 5 of Spook 2021: Costume comeback; staff and students celebrate Halloween
Day 5 of Spook 2021: Costume comeback; staff and students celebrate Halloween
October 29, 2021
Call center in West Chester answers 911 calls for over 500,000 people
Call center in West Chester answers 911 calls for over 500,000 people
November 20, 2019
Obama visits Philadelphia to encourage voting
Obama visits Philadelphia to encourage voting
September 24, 2018

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Life lessons from poker

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Under Scrutiny: Wave of anti-trans legislation sweeps nation

Under Scrutiny: Wave of anti-trans legislation sweeps nation

Evan Lu and Hiba Samdani
April 25, 2023
Letter from the Editors: Over and out

Letter from the Editors: Over and out

Evan Lu and Hiba Samdani
April 25, 2023
From AI to A+

From AI to A+

Rohan Anne, Evan Lu, and George Zhang
February 21, 2023
Lasting legacy: AASU hosts event in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Lasting legacy: AASU hosts event in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Hiba Samdani and Evan Lu
February 2, 2023
Pay-to-win community service has got to go

Pay-to-win community service has got to go

Evan Lu, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2023
Day 1: News Quiz

Day 1: News Quiz

Evan Lu, Alex Carder, Ryan Ding, and Eva Kennedy
December 8, 2022
Ask Evan: People problems and social dilemmas edition

Ask Evan: People problems and social dilemmas edition

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November 29, 2022
Getting off track, going on tangents

Getting off track, going on tangents

Evan Lu, Co-Editor in Chief
October 20, 2022
From the Editor: The best teachers I never had

From the Editor: The best teachers I never had

Evan Lu, Co-Editor in Chief
October 20, 2022
From the editor: The United States of Grammarly

From the editor: The United States of Grammarly

Evan Lu
June 6, 2022
Finding a new home: Allied Health students adjust to closure of Brandywine Hospital

Finding a new home: Allied Health students adjust to closure of Brandywine Hospital

Evan Lu
January 31, 2022
Retail investors try to dethrone Wall Street kings of finance

Retail investors try to dethrone Wall Street kings of finance

Evan Lu
February 21, 2021
The Capitol riots: An American nightmare

The Capitol riots: An American nightmare

Evan Lu
February 16, 2021
Out of the element: Crew adapts to practices and meets off the water

Out of the element: Crew adapts to practices and meets off the water

Evan Lu
December 1, 2020
Varsity football defeats Lower Merion

Varsity football defeats Lower Merion

Evan Lu
November 21, 2020
Biden supporters celebrate in Philadelphia after Biden confirmed as winner of 2020 presidential race

Biden supporters celebrate in Philadelphia after Biden confirmed as winner of 2020 presidential race

Evan Lu
November 7, 2020
Why I will not be going back to school this fall

Why I will not be going back to school this fall

Evan Lu
November 3, 2020
Why you should turn on your camera in class

Why you should turn on your camera in class

Evan Lu
September 25, 2020
Stoga seniors commit to lacrosse in college

‘Stoga seniors commit to lacrosse in college

Evan Lu
June 22, 2020
Satire: drinking boiling water kills the coronavirus

Satire: drinking boiling water kills the coronavirus

Evan Lu
May 14, 2020
Spring sports cancelled: what it means to seniors

Spring sports cancelled: what it means to seniors

Evan Lu
May 13, 2020
Adapting to change: how Conestoga teachers are making a difference at home

Adapting to change: how Conestoga teachers are making a difference at home

Evan Lu
May 13, 2020
Quarantine learning lessons

Quarantine learning lessons

Evan Lu
May 12, 2020
College Board revises AP exams amidst coronavirus pandemic

College Board revises AP exams amidst coronavirus pandemic

Evan Lu
May 12, 2020
Small businesses face challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Small businesses face challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Evan Lu
May 11, 2020

Mental health during pandemic

Evan Lu
May 11, 2020
T/E community supports those struggling because of pandemic

T/E community supports those struggling because of pandemic

Evan Lu
May 9, 2020
Dont let guilt drag your quarantine down

Don’t let guilt drag your quarantine down

Evan Lu
May 8, 2020
District implements online curriculum

District implements online curriculum

Evan Lu
May 7, 2020
With gyms closed, how are people staying active at home?

With gyms closed, how are people staying active at home?

Evan Lu
May 6, 2020
Coronavirus outbreak alters senior traditions

Coronavirus outbreak alters senior traditions

Evan Lu
May 5, 2020
Advocacy group pushes to limit local development

Advocacy group pushes to limit local development

Evan Lu
February 13, 2020
School board moves to acquire 13 acres by eminent domain

School board moves to acquire 13 acres by eminent domain

Evan Lu
December 18, 2019
Investment Club capitalizes on delayed start times

Investment Club capitalizes on delayed start times

Evan Lu
December 17, 2019

Democrats sweep 2019 school elections

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November 22, 2019
ACT enACTs changes

ACT enACTs changes

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November 22, 2019
‘Stoga loses senior night football game to Radnor

‘Stoga loses senior night football game to Radnor

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October 22, 2019
Former teacher takes students out of classroom and into world of politics through campaign

Former teacher takes students out of classroom and into world of politics through campaign

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October 17, 2019
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