The BASD Echo

Vol. 83, Issue 3 - Oct. 19, 2020

News

Local boy makes good . . .
With the departure of Mr. Berchman Grinage at the end of summer, Beaver Area began a search for a new high school assistant principal—and now we have Mr. Mike Snowden . . . whose arrival is actually a homecoming! Let’s get to know a little about him . . . Read More...
‘My Favorite Year?’ Hardly . . .
As the saying goes, “the show must go on,” and the Beaver Area Music Department takes that statement to heart. Many music programs, such as show choir, are once again under way. As for now, the annual musical also will soon be reclaiming its place on the auditorium stage. Read More...

Sports

Order on the courts . . .
The Beaver Area High School girls tennis team never fails to disappoint, and this season is no different. Read More...
Sadly, it’s more losses than wins . . .
The boys soccer season is winding down, but it’s not the overwhelming victory we were all hoping for. Read More...
Cats claw through tough season . . .
In a season of struggle, the Beaver Area High School girls soccer team finally got the wins they deserve. Read More...
Looking back at the sport they love . . .
As a season to remember is wrapping up, let’s get to know and remember this year’s Beaver Bobcat Football seniors . . . Read More...
Health and height help team . . .
Spectator limitations aren’t stopping these Beaver Area Bobcats from bringing their own energy to the volleyball court. Read More...
Season slows, but not the runners . . .
It’s been a slow two weeks in the world of cross country . . . Read More...
Social distancing is easy on the course . . .
Over the last few months, a small group of Bobcats have been bringing fame and glory to Beaver Area High School thanks to their exploits on the green. I am of course speaking of the illustrious Varsity Golf Team. Read More...
Tune in to Bobcat sports . . .
While watching sports from inside a stadium may be difficult this year, that doesn’t mean you still can’t watch your favorite Beaver Area teams triumph over their competition. Read More...

Features

Remember to vote!
**The Electoral College and How It Works:** Read More...
What do the stars hold for you . . .
Scorpio season is starting this week! Sorry Libra, but your time to shine is almost over. Now it’s time for Scorpio to step into the spotlight. Although Scorpios are famous for their fiery characteristics, they’re actually a water sign. This gives them a more perceptive, intuitive nature. With Scorpio season around the corner, this energy will affect all the signs. Read More...
‘The call was coming from inside the house!’
Spooky season is finally here! Time to put on that costume, huddle around a campfire, and tell scary stories. May the frights begin this Halloween season with some spooky book recommendations . . . Read More...

Opinion

The illusion of choice . . .
November 3 voters have the distinct pleasure of choosing between a racist corporate oligarch who serves the interests of the elites or . . . Donald Trump. This election, like all elections in the United States, is an illusion of choice. The further consolidation of wealth and power will continue under the reign of either candidate, and the consent of the governed will once again be ignored. Voting for Donald Trump or Joe Biden won’t solve our issues—it’ll only make them worse. Read More...