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Vol. 84, Issue 8 - Jan. 10, 2022

My first grade teacher? Yes . . .
Murphy Moves to Assistant Principal
By Sara Majors, senior
With the departure of Principal Dr. Meghan Murray (who took a position with the Allegheny IU) and Assistant Principal Sean Snowden becoming the new principal early in the school year, Beaver Area was on the hunt for a new assistant principal. Read More...

News

Seniors perform for PMEA . . .
Musicians Honored by Honors Band
By Larisa May, senior
Last month three talented seniors from Beaver Area High School’s band program participated in the annual Honors Band program hosted at Westminster College. Read More...
It’s more fun than it sounds . . .
Academic Games Conquers County Competition
By Ava Sutter, freshman
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Sports

But Covid slows the season . . .
Basketball Trounces Tournament Teams
By Sara Majors, senior
The holiday break brings holiday basketball tournaments. Read More...
Already double last season’s wins . . .
Boys Basketball Bounces Back
By Sara Majors, senior
The Beaver Area boys basketball team is leaving their losses behind in 2021. Read More...
Lace up your skates . . .
Hockey Hit by Humbling Season
By Tess Foster, sophomore
The 2021-2022 season has been tough for the Beaver Area Bobcats hockey team. Despite their hard work, the team sits at 0-13 without a single win. Read More...
Rollin’ for a win . . .
Bobcat Bocce Begins New Season
By Sara Majors, senior
Bocce may have been brought to America by Italian immigrants, but the game has been taken over by Bobcats. Read More...
Divers take firsts . . .
Aqua Cats Attack West-A Invitational
By Ava Sutter, freshman
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Features

‘A happy little tree . . . ’
Students Paint Fab over Drab
By Madeline Boser, sophomore
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What do the stars hold for you . . .
January 10, 2022 Horoscopes
By Madame Mysterio (okay, it’s really Larisa May, senior)
The “Age of Aquarius” is right around the corner! As we experience the transition from the hard-working Earth sign of Capricorn to the optimistic and mysterious air sign, Aquarius, things may seem more focused and intentional. Read More...

Opinion

Don’t fear liberal ‘shaming’ . . .
Cancel ‘Cancel Culture’
By Miah Sabo, sophomore
It’s a ‘cancel culture’ world and we’re just living in it. Read More...