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Vol. 84, Issue 14 - May 2, 2022

$4M price tag?
Indoor Pool Project Progresses
By Ava Sutter, freshman
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News

JROTC cadets take second . . .
Raiders ‘Finish on E’
By Madeline Boser, sophomore
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Students compete in Hershey . . .
FBLA Does OK in PA
By Sara Majors, senior
Beaver Area’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competed in the “best of the best” State Leadership Conference. Read More...
Diggin’ the ‘Garden Gala’ . . .
Prom Is Nearly Here!
By Larisa May, senior
Prom is right around the corner! Read More...
Knockin’ em out in Knoxville . . .
Academic Athletes Compete in Brain Games
By Madelyn Hamilton, sophomore
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Truman becomes an ‘ambassador’ . . .
Students Attend Mental Health Event
By Larisa May, senior
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Throw balls at teachers? Yes!
Pep Rally Promotes Spring Seasons
By Madeline Boser, sophomore
Beaver Area welcomed in the spring season by showing off our school spirit and playing an intense game of teachers vs. students dodgeball. Read More...

Sports

Girls remain undefeated . . .
Softball Travels South for Spring Classic
By Sara Majors, seniors
Touch the bases . . . and hit the beach? Beaver Area softball headed south to hit the beach and, yes, also play some softball. Read More...
Takin’ you to tennis town . . .
Boys Serve Winning Season
By Sara Majors, senior
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Features

Models wanted!
Bobcat Artist to Show Jewelry
By Larisa May, senior
Are you interested in modeling? Fancy a turn on the runway? Well, you’re in luck . . . Read More...
What do the stars hold for you . . .
May 2, 2022 Horoscopes
By Madame Mysterio (okay, it’s really Larisa May, senior)
As we enter Taurus season, the earth sign energy may seem especially strong. Additionally, the new moon, symbolizing new beginnings and fresh starts, was just in Taurus, increasing the sign’s effect. Read More...

Opinion

Enough is enough . . .
NATO Needs to Intervene
By Miah Sabo, sophomore
It’s been officially eight weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine, and I think it’s safe to say that the world is in agreement that enough is enough. Read More...
New meaning to ‘Free Bird’ . . .
Musk Takes Twitter
By Miah Sabo, sophomore
The social media platform Twitter has become a battleground between Democrats and Republicans over the right to free speech—a David and Goliath situation between both sides of the aisle, with the Left taking precedence over the Right by banning Rightwing voices, such as former President Donald Trump, from the platform. Liberals are making a point to outrightly inhibit free speech by only allowing perspectives that fit their agenda to freely express their opinions. Read More...