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Vol. 82, Issue 3 - Oct. 21, 2019

Alcalde swaps Spanish for sports
Beaver Area Welcomes New Athletic Director
By Elise Bingle, Editor in Chief
Following the resignation of Mr. Pat McDanel at the end of last school year, Beaver Area School District recently hired a new athletic director, Mr. Alan Alcalde. Read More...

News

Will she dress like Mrs. Lincoln?
Schlenke Fills Science Position
By Max Furman
The middle school welcomed its newest staff member with the arrival of Mrs. Jane Schlenke in August. Read More...

Sports

They keep winning!
Volleyball Wins Section
By Elizabeth Del Signore, Editor in Chief
Winning. It’s what these girls do. Read More...
'Time for Tournaments'
Cross Country Counts the Wins
By Max Furman
The cross country season is picking up with invitationals, tournaments, and medals. Read More...
(I apologize for the puns . . . )
Swim and Dive Club Hits the Pool
By Max Furman
Beaver Area took a bold step (or is that “dive”?) in the revitalization of the swim program by establishing a swim and dive club. Read More...
Season Ends Too Soon
Tough Season Slide-Tackles Boys’ Soccer
By Caitlyn Arndt
After the disappointing Obama Academy game, October 3, the boys’ soccer team faced Montour High School, October 8. It was an away game that tragically ended in a loss of 3-0. Read More...
Motivated team maintains win streak
Girls’ Tennis Serves Successful Season
By Liana Kerr, Senior Reporter
As we dive deep into the school year, many students enjoy participating in their favorite fall sports. And the girls on the tennis team must really enjoy their sport because the Beaver Area varsity tennis team has thrived year after year, and this season is no different. Read More...
Heating up the ice . . .
Hockey Begins Promising Season
By Elizabeth Del Signore, Editor in Chief
Lace up your skates, because Beaver Bobcat Hockey is back on the ice! Read More...
Out but not down . . .
Girls Soccer Misses Playoff Run
By Elise Bingle, Editor in Chief
Despite early promise of a playoff run, the Lady Bobcats soccer season was cut too short. Read More...
All bogeys, not birdies
Golf Ends Lopsided Season
By Ethan Kopicko
Could they take a mulligan on this one? Read More...

Features

Don’t give in to clownery
Slang IV: Stay Informed, Fair Enuf
By Sarah Causey
It’s been a while since anyone has been updated on popular slang, so if you’ve been offline recently, here’s your update for the past few months. Read More...
Trick or treat, VSCO girl!
Need Some Easy Costume Ideas?
By Katelyn Hauser
It’s that time again. Oh yes, I’m talking about spooky season. Read More...
What is in there???
Just When You Thought School Couldn’t Get Any Scarier
By Katelyn Hauser
*Creeeeaaakkk*. Read More...
“Your confident self is your best-dressed self!”
Freshman Flexes Fresh Fashion Flair
By Olivia Wooley, contributing reporter
If asked who has the best sense of style at Beaver Area High School, many students would think of freshman Georgia Engle. Read More...

Opinion

It’s more complex than you think
Evan Explains: Hong Kong Protests
By Evan Linkimer
Hong Kong’s independence has been a long-standing and complex issue for the past 200 years. Hong Kong first became a colony after the Chinese government ceded the territory to the British in 1842 at the end of the first Opium War. The territory then remained in British control for the next 150 years. In 1997, the territory was transferred back to China but was permitted to keep their own system of government for the next 50 years. Read More...
Maybe you’re too old . . .
Is It Time to Stop Trick-or-Treating?
By Allysan Nunes
Every year I stay at home to hand out candy to the kids who trick-or-treat on Halloween. Giving away candy is always my favorite part of Halloween since I feel like I’m giving back to a community that gave me so many good memories. Read More...