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Vol. 83, Issue 11 - Mar. 8, 2021

Across the state, across the country . . .
Mizer, Witkouski Qualify for Distinguished Ensembles
By Larisa May, senior
Beaver Area High School’s music department is often noted for their wonderful musicians—and once again these students have displayed exemplary talent. Read More...

News

Sophomores lay siege . . .
Classes Compete in Cash Clash
By Sara Majors, junior
Unlike Canada, the United States still uses pennies, and even though those dingy brown discs may seem useless, now is their time to shine. Read More...
Have you reached a verdict?
Mock Trial Appears in County Competitions
By Larisa May, junior
Beaver Area High School’s mock trial teams competed in several county-level tournaments in February. Arguing the case of The Estate of George Romero vs. Ash Williams, the students aimed to beat competing teams from neighboring schools. Read More...
A teacher in motion will stay in motion . . .
Huff ‘Experiments’ with Physics Teaching
By Katelyn Hauser, senior
Ms. Jennie Huff, a student teacher in Mr. Hanlon’s physics classes, is surviving this challenging semester at Beaver Area High School. But it’s not just learning the ropes teaching during a pandemic; she has achieved much in her life. Never met her? Here is a chance to get to know Ms. Huff! Read More...
AHA OK with FBLA . . .
FBLA Raises Funds, Awareness
By Max Furman, senior
The Future Business Leaders of America club's fundraiser for heart disease awareness ended March 5. Read More...

Sports

Buzzer beaters, record breakers . . .
Girls Drive into the Playoffs
By Mackenzie Boyd, senior
The Bobcats girls basketball team are on the roll and don’t plan on stopping for anyone. Read More...
She’s a Beaver Area first . . .
Gilliam Pins Your Expecations
By Mackenzie Boyd, senior
This first-year wrestler is not letting any one—or any stereotypes get in her way. Read More...
Tournament both home and away . . .
Archers Compete in Reimagined States
By Kaitlyn Hauser, senior
Archery is back on target. The archery team will be competing in the states competition this month! Bring it on, March. The archers are ready. Read More...
Saving it for the end . . .
Boys Basketball Finds Some Wins
By Mackenzie Boyd, senior
These five basketball Bobcats have helped their team these last few seasons. And this farewell is going to be bittersweet. Read More...

Features

The stans are smiling . . .
Latest Maas-terpiece Arrives
By Kaitlyn Hauser, senior
A Court of Thorns and Roses stans, I have the next book for you. Read More...
What do the stars hold for you . . .
March 8, 2021 Horoscopes
By Madame Mysterio (okay, it’s really Larisa May, junior)
As Pisces season reaches its midpoint, we’re reminded to not let our emotions get the best of us. With no planets currently in retrograde, thoughts and ideas can be shared more freely without as much risk of miscommunication. Read More...

Opinion

Toxic Ted: You Cruz, You Lose
No Bull with Liam Bull
By Liam Bull, senior
Many Americans know Senator Ted Cruz doesn’t have many friends in Washington—or anywhere else for that matter. His elegance is best summed up by the words of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham: “If you killed Ted Cruz on the floor of the Senate, and the trial was in the Senate, nobody would convict you.” Read More...
An inconvenient lifesaver . . .
Mask It . . . Or Casket
By Liam Bull, senior
I’m sure we’ve all heard someone mutter, “I hate wearing these masks.” Read More...