Opinion
Living in the Age of School Shootings
By Serena Bennett When I was in Kindergarten, they taught us about stranger danger. They taught us that a school is a safe place, and the bad people lay outside of it. In school, however, we are all friends. When I was in second grade, we... Read More
Take a Spin to Wheel
By Oceana O’Boyle and Emma Shaller POTTSVILLE–Wheel, a restaurant located at 201 West Market Street, is a grilled cheese lover’s dream. The menu consists of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, as well as mac-n-cheese, fries, desserts, and other tasty items. One original thing about this restaurant is... Read More
Drug Awareness Essay
By Oceana O’Boyle COAL REGION–Coal Cracker reporter Oceana O’Boyle wrote this essay on drug awareness for a contest sponsored by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. This year’s theme was “Just Say No,” and was open to students in grades 6, 7 and 8. Oceana... Read More
Jawn Squad – The Brick House Grill
By Nick Cavenas I went to The Brickhouse Grill with my buddies Jordan Hannon, Justin Letcavage, and Jacob Witiszin (the self-proclaimed food expert pictured above). Overall, we all enjoyed this restaurant. Great hospitality, environment, and most importantly they make great food! Brick House has a wide... Read More
Too Young to Vote? You Have a Voice.
Article by Serena Bennett Illustrations by Sarah Matz With the presidential election coming up on Tuesday, November 8th, many adults will be casting their votes and waiting for the final outcome. However, for those of us under 18 who are too young to vote, seemingly all we... Read More
Medical Marijuana Have an Opinion?
By John Wiekrykas Earlier this year the Coal Cracker staff participated in an Editorial Board meeting with Senator David G. Argall (R-29) at the Mahanoy City Downtown Center. I talked with Senator Argall about his position on the legalization of marijuana, which is a big topic... Read More
Kids are Smarter than You Think
Coal Cracker Kids Speak Out By Joei Shaller Parents, guardians and teachers – have you ever sat back and thought that kids might be smarter than you are in some ways? Or that the kid struggling the most in math, science or history class could grow up... Read More
Are You a Multi-Sport Athlete?
Coal Cracker Kids Speak Out By Meredith Rhoades A big topic in sports circles today is multi-sport athletes. From the professional level to college, all the way down to middle school, it’s a hot button item. Should middle and high school student athletes specialize in one sport... Read More
Marriage Equality
Dear Editors and Staff: Bravo, and thanks, for your forward-looking presentation of the marriage equality issue [written by Serena Bennett] in your recent edition, November / December 2014. As a former resident of Mahanoy City, I am proud of your publication and its intelligent and sensitive coverage of this matter... Read More