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Merritt Sellers

Merritt Sellers, Editor-in-Chief

Merritt Sellers is a junior at San Domenico and the co editor-in-chief for The Panther Press. She enjoys sailing, sewing, and art.

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Silencing Stories: The Dangers of Book Bans in Modern Education

Silencing Stories: The Dangers of Book Bans in Modern Education

Merritt Sellers, Editor-in-chief December 10, 2024

Have you ever read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury? You know, the one where society falls apart because books are banned? Or maybe not because Fahrenheit 451 is now banned in schools across America. What...

Letter from the editor

Letter from the editor

Merritt Sellers, Editor-in-chief December 9, 2024

It is a truth universally acknowledged that junior year is really, annoyingly hard. After endless days of summatives and college talks, this break feels very necessary. Yay a week off of school! It is...

The different paths highlight the importance of choosing a college for fit rather than prestige.

[Photo] Choosing the right college: Why fit matters more than prestige

Kylie Hellyer, Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2024

The different paths highlight the importance of choosing a college for fit rather than prestige.

Breaking the silence: How domestic violence affects millions every year

Breaking the silence: How domestic violence affects millions every year

Merritt Sellers, Editor-in-Chief September 30, 2024

Domestic violence affects millions, often in ways that go unseen by the outside world. Behind closed doors, many people live in constant fear, trapped in cycles of control, manipulation and abuse. It’s...

The Crumbl Cookie box

Crumbl Cookies: Compliments and complaints

Charles: Intro This spring, The Panther Press chose to review Crumbl Cookies, a popular bakery that offers a dynamic menu of six different flavors each week. The Panther Press members tried six...

Finding the perfect prom dress

Finding the perfect prom dress

Merritt Sellers, Head Illustrator/Social Media Manager/Reporter May 15, 2024

Prom night—a magical experience for teenagers in the second half of their highschool career. Etched in your memories forever, you want to make sure it is a perfect night. And at the heart of it all,...

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[Photo] A letter from the editor

Caroline Pirsch, Editor-in-Chief May 22, 2024

Students gathering on Kesterson Field before the opening ceremony

[Photo] Earth Day at San Domenico: Celebrating our planet’s call to action

Aarya Chowdhry, Head Copy-Editor April 19, 2024

Harley Vuong riding the bike that makes bubbles.

A young girl’s birthday list

[Photo] The effect of social media on adolescents

Kylie Hellyer, News Editor March 14, 2024

A young girl’s birthday list

Historic image of the Hotaling Mansion, the ruins today at San Domenico

The legend of 1500 Butterfield Road

Merritt Sellers, Head Illustrator/Social Media Manager/Reporter February 12, 2024

San Domenico is an old school. 1850 was a long long time ago. You can see the age when you walk around the lobby of the Hall of the Arts and take in the black and white images of former campuses. But what...

Matt Poslinello managing the Christmas decorating on east 2

Sleepless nights and tireless work: The story behind the smiling face of Matt Polsinello

Merritt Sellers, Contributor December 12, 2023

Staying up for the "Wordle" to come out may seem crazy, but for Matt Polsenello, it's perfectly on brand. Matt Polsinello is a responsible  resident faculty at San Domenico School and a valuable friend...

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?

The Panther Press is back with our annual review of the Starbucks holiday drinks. This year there were new drinks and new foods, and a whole new Panther Press group! Our Panther Press team tried five different...

Closing remarks after successfully loading all the food into the truck

Helping hands: San Domenico’s food drive makes a positive impact

Merritt Sellers, Contributor December 2, 2023

On a fall morning, in the crisp morning air, people gathered in front of Dominican Hall on the Friday before the break for the annual Thanksgiving food drive. From kindergarteners to grandparents, members...

A semester of assignments. Months of work. All feeding into one gleaming A on a paper report card. But was it really worth it?

[Photo] The kids are not okay: The fallout of academic validation

Caroline Pirsch, Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2023

A semester of assignments. Months of work. All feeding into one gleaming A on a paper report card. But was it really worth it?

Unwrapping the truth: The environmental impact of the holidays

Unwrapping the truth: The environmental impact of the holidays

Merritt Sellers, Contributor November 17, 2023

A prevalent image you see in the United states around the holidays is the traditional christmas tree: an evergreen standing tall in the living room, bringing a splash of color to an otherwise bleak winter...

Vesta Juodonyte practicing badminton after study hall.

Sports without borders: International athletes thrive at San Domenico

Merritt Sellers, Contributor October 16, 2023

San Domenico School, a melting pot of cultures, has invested greatly in its athletic programs in the past four years. These student athletes leave their homes as teenagers and travel to another country...

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