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Vol. 84, Issue 12 - Mar. 21, 2022

Little Mermaid, big applause . . .
Students Stage Magical Musical
By Larisa May, senior
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News

Are escalations imminent?
Ukraine vs. Russia
By Miah Sabo, sophomore
After weeks of military buildup and “exercises” on its border, February 24, Russia officially launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, shocking the world and inflicting terror on millions of Ukranian citizens, civilains and military personnel alike, and hurling the two nations into the first war Europe has seen in decades. Read More...
Look out, Mr. Schlenke . . .
NHS Hosts Trivia Night
By Larisa May, senior
How many countries have names ending in “stan”? Read More...
The ruling stands . . .
Mock Trial Team Takes Counties
By Larisa May, senior
Beaver Area High School’s Mock Trial team made waves in this year’s county competition. After winning their way to the championship with a 3-1 record, they won the county against Blackhawk March 2, cementing their position as county champions. Read More...

Sports

Osborne swims to states . . .
Swimmers Compete in WPIALs
By Ava Sutter, freshman
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Order on these courts . . .
Boys Tennis Serves Spring Season
By Sara Majors, senior
Under long-time Beaver Area tennis Head Coach Riley Baker, the boys tennis team plans to bring their best serves to the courts. After ending last season’s section play 5-3 and suffering a tough loss in the first round of playoffs, the Bobcats return to the courts ready to play—and have fun the process. Read More...
PIAA champs return . . .
Softball Swings into New Season
By Sara Majors, senior
Springs sports are right around the corner which means the return of the WPIAL and PIAA champion Beaver Area softball team. Read More...
The final buzzer sounds . . .
Bobcats Suffer Season Ending Loss
By Sara Majors, senior
The Bobcats’ playoff run ended too soon. Read More...
Batter up!
Bobcats Slide into Season
By Tess Foster, sophomore
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Starting gun sounds . . .
Track Runs into New Season
By Tess Foster, sophomore
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Features

Right on target . . .
Subroski Aims for Archery
By Madeline Boser, sophomore
Our school is filled with many extraordinary people, one of whom is junior Ryan Subroski. Read More...
What do the stars hold for you . . .
March 21, 2022 Horoscopes
By Madame Mysterio (okay, it’s really Larisa May, senior)
Aries Season has arrived! As the sun enters into the month of this fire sign we celebrate the start of the astrological new year. Keep it cool and keep your eyes on the prize—Aries season is here! Read More...
Wardle made Wordle?
Wordle Spells Fun in Five Letters
By Madelyn Hamilton, sophomore
Lamps? . . . Legal? . . . Large! Read More...

Opinion

Blatant indoctrination . . .
White House Drafts Influencers?
By Miah Sabo, sophomore
Am I the only one who thinks it’s incredibly strange that the White House is drafting Tik Tok stars to do their bidding? Asking for a friend? Read More...
Bravery on a new level . . .
A Leader We Need
By Miah Sabo, sophomore
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine February 24, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been praised worldwide as a figurehead for bravery and leadership. He famously denied America’s offer to help him and his family evacuate from the terror-ridden cities of his country, to which he courageously responded, “I need ammunition, not a ride.” Read More...