The BASD Echo

Vol. 87, Issue 8 - Feb. 3, 2025

News

Dancing in disguise . . .
Have you ever wanted to be Hilary Duff in Another Cinderella Story—to be a mysterious Cinderella? Well now you have the chance. Read More...
What’s a PE Partner?
Partners in PE! It’s more than just a class that makes me late to AP Euro (sorry, Mr. Schlenke). Read More...
Makin’ music in Mercer . . .
January 23-24 four students represented Beaver Area at the PMEA District Band Festival. Read More...
Don’t sleep on ‘Drowsy’ . . .
And they’re off! January rehearsals are finished and the February calendar is out. It’s time to start counting down the days until opening night (to an extent) of this year’s musical: The Drowsy Chaperone. Read More...
Court is adjourned . . .
The Beaver Area Mock Trial team is back in action, taking on their two remaining opponents during the county competition. Read More...
Buddies just roll with it . . .
Greetings Bobcats! Read More...
Erie’s not so dreary . . .
January 9-11, eight students represented Beaver Area at the PMEA District 2, 3, 5 Orchestra which was held at the Collegiate Academy in Erie. Read More...
Attention junior girls . . .
What does it mean to be a distinguished young woman? It means connections, a title, and scholarships! Read More...

Sports

First time in 50 years . . .
The Beaver Area Boys Basketball Team has officially made Beaver Area basketball history. For the first time in the last 50 years, the Bobcats have clinched the playoffs three years in a row. Read More...
Can boys win the section?
Can the Bobcat boys claw their way to a section championship? Only time will tell for the Beaver Area swim team. Read More...
Late game heroics . . .
After starting 2025 with a thrilling game against their rival Blackhawk, the Bobcats looked to build off that momentum and carry it into the rest of the season. Read More...
LadyCats look for wins . . .
Things are heating up on the hardwood for the Ladycats basketball team . . . Read More...

Features

Don’t miss this musical Wave . . .
Rod Wave is a very accomplished artist who is young and talented. However, Wave deserves more recognition compared to what he gets. Read More...
Paisley, Archer—too controversial?
Baby names. We all have some ideas (this is mainly targeted at teenage girls. But if a guy is reading this and you have a list of baby names in your notes, more power to you.) Read More...
Real facts about the ban . . .
By now you are all well aware of the Tik Tok ban that occurred for 16 hours January 19 (bone chilling, I know). Read More...
Check out the new stuff . . .
As the new year has dawned, there are many new artists looking to make their mark with an early-year release, as well as many known artists looking to improve upon their catalogs early in 2025. I’m hoping that 2025 will provide some great music, so here are some of the first releases this year. Read More...
‘Worst’ is best . . .
Get your cookware ready, because Worst Cooks in America season 28 is now out. Read More...

Opinion

Tick tick tick . . .
What’s going on with the popular TikTok app? Read More...
It’s tick tock for TikTok . . .
January 19 the world stopped. Read More...