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The Summit Pinnacle

The Student News Site of Summit High School

The Summit Pinnacle

Under the Trump presidency, local news is under attack.

War on the Press

Lauren Shein February 7, 2025

Journalism has long been the beating heart of American democracy. As one of the five crucial freedoms outlined in the First Amendment of the Constitution, the free press has reported the facts, encouraged...

Did We Just Get Pranked?

Did We Just Get Pranked?

Violet Rodhouse, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

On Jan. 19, the infamous and beloved app TikTok was banned in America. However, only twelve hours after the app's disappearance, it was announced that the platform was back and unbanned for the time being—all...

Unplug Your Phone

Unplug Your Phone

Blake Arnold February 5, 2025

Initially, I laughed at “Sephora kids.” I thought it was just another online fad that I might hear about through a friend of a friend. A simple overconsumption trend taking its turn in the great capitalist...

Less is More

Less is More

Violet Rodhouse January 5, 2025

Independent films, otherwise known as indie films, are created outside of big movie studios and in recent years have seen a major decrease in popularity. The film industry has the goal of pumping out more...

Trump vs. Nature

Trump vs. Nature

Violet Rodhouse, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

On Nov. 5, the United States of America elected Donald Trump into office for the second time. Though many people choose their candidates based on economic and immigration policies, it seems that no one...

Yule Regret Not Playing it Year Round

Yule Regret Not Playing it Year Round

Kaia Vrbata, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

As soon as Halloween ends, the unmistakable sound of Christmas takes over. Mariah Carey defrosts for seasonal domination, “Jingle Bells” jingles through the air and holiday tunes spread across the...

Party of Two?

Party of Two?

Kaia Vrbata, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

The great American lawn display: red signs vs. blue signs. With plenty of neighbors ready to draw the line at their driveway, it’s a battlefield of political extremes. Each side has staked its claim...

STUCO: Rebranded

STUCO: Rebranded

Kepler Orton and Fiona Cooper December 4, 2024

What is STUCO? Is it just another high school popularity contest? An additional bullet point to add on students' extensive college applications? Or could it be something more? Our own Summit student...

An Ode to Jumping in Leaves

An Ode to Jumping in Leaves

Hailey Pease, Staff Writer December 1, 2024

When was the last time you jumped in a pile of leaves? From jumping in leaves to making cookies for Santa Claus, the childhood memories we hold dearly from the holiday season have suddenly become distant,...

You're Ruining it For All of Us

You’re Ruining it For All of Us

Scarlett Tucker, Opinions Editor November 13, 2024

A well-meaning adult walks into a bathroom stall after a delicious lunch with their friend, locking the door behind them and turning around—only to find ketchup, sprayed across the walls like a gruesome...

Are You Making the Right Choice?

Are You Making the Right Choice?

The Pinnacle Editorial Board November 4, 2024

How will we be remembered? Former President Donald Trump has put his own interests above the lives and future of the American people. Will we be the generation that allows him to do so, or the one that...

The Art of Blending In

The Art of Blending In

Kepler Orton, Opinions Editor October 31, 2024

Mud smeared faces, sandy coated silhouettes and notorious sweat stained bandanas adorn the screens of reality TV gurus alike. As contestants stand on a tiny wedge attached to a pole in the ground, their...

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