Saturday, September 5 2026

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Opinion: Participating in youth programs can bring insight to a college student’s future career

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According to the Hult International Business School, a conducted survey concluded that 94% of recent graduates are regretful about their degree, while 43% feel they are bound to fail due to choosing the wrong degree. Similar to this statistic, I felt that I was inadequate coming into college. The difference between me and this statistic is

Opinion: There’s no excuse. You have to be involved in your community.

As you read this article, someone could be born and another could be dead in the same instant. Another could be having the best time of their life, and another could be having their worst. My point is we all live and die on this Earth, but it’s what you do in the world that

Opinion: Your Place Is Here at iCamp

What Does it Mean to be a Youth Worker?  “At the founding of our country, only the rights of a select few were included in the protections written by our Founding Fathers, those of white men. Since then, every group has had to fight for their right to be included in those groups whose rights

Opinion: Participating in youth programs can bring insight to a college student’s future career

According to the Hult International Business School, a conducted survey concluded that 94% of recent graduates are regretful about their degree, while 43% feel they are bound to fail due to choosing the wrong degree. Similar to this statistic, I felt that I was inadequate coming into college. The difference between me and this statistic is

A deep dive into S.W.A.G and the woman behind it 

In 2013, a 14-year-old Jada Smith wanted to make a change. It started off small, but grew into a mission that put hundreds of girls in positions to pursue higher education and follow their passions. Smith, born and raised in Philadelphia, grew up always taking on a multitude of different roles. She was an older

This West Chester student advocates for more creative thinking in academic spaces

West Chester University student Sofia Lasonio feels that it is crucial for young teens to integrate creative thinking across all academic disciplines. Lasonio, an undergraduate student majoring in Early Learning Education, was born in San Diego. At age 7, she moved from California to Lancaster, Pa.  Through most of her formative years in school, Lasonio

iCampers are inserting themselves in conversations surrounding politics

The U.S modern political climate is extremely heated and complex. It seems that the country is often divided, with new developments coming out every day that further impact our ways of life. However, teenage experience is often overlooked in the discussion of politics. I took the time to ask some of our iCampers about how

Old vs. the new: iCampers describe the program’s differences from last year to now

As a teenager in the Philadelphia area, summer break is the best time to enjoy the warm weather, extensive days out in the sun, which makes for tons of outdoor activities. While some people spend their time playing video games or going on vacation, others spend their time attending summer programs. Summer programs are another

iCampers say the innovative program provides creative spaces for Philly youth 

On July 20, young teens from all corners of Philadelphia traveled to West Chester University’s campus to experience a full week of intensive learning and creative studies.  ICamp is a summer program that was developed by two professors, Dr. Laquana Cooke and Dr. Randall Cream, who specialize in English at WCU.  The media academy consists

New and returning iCampers speak their minds about college preparation

For many high school students, college can be a daunting yet exciting prospect. But certain pressures tend to loom over them no matter which way the scales tip.  What will their life be like on campus? Will they fit in with other students? And what will they study? Programs like West Chester University’s iCamp provide

Opinion: How a damaged economy impacts films and their audiences

It used to be the case that a trip to the cinema was a weekly staple in America. Whenever a new blockbuster would premiere, you would see bright marquee lights, bustling crowds, and hear the loud popping of corn kernels as the audiences grabbed their snacks for the movie. In recent years, however, global events