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Vol. 85, Issue 2 - Sept. 26, 2022

Major upgrades planned . . .
BAHS Runs to New Track
By Maddy OLeary, senior
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News

There’s a Michael Jackson impersonator?
Bobcats Celebrate at Band Bash
By Madelyn Hamilton, junior
You may know the Beaver Area High School Marching Band from their halftime performance at the football games, but when they’re not performing for Bobcats fans, they are performing in festivals. Read More...
BASDOfficialFB and @BeaverAreaSD . . .
District Updates Social Media Presence
By Olivia Wooley, senior
New staff members aren’t the only changes people are noticing. The new school year also comes with a new look for the district's social media presence! Read More...
Motorcycle, dogs, Morgan Wallen . . .
Meet Our New Assistant Superintendent
By Zane Atkins, senior
Do you know who the Assistant Superintendent is? No, didn’t think so. Read More...
Got spirit? Let’s hear it!
Spirit Week Starts Homecoming
By Olivia Wooley, senior
Happy homecoming! Read More...
Dust off your talent . . .
Musical Auditions Underway
By Cate Samchuck, senior
Fall has just arrived, and along with pumpkin spice and cold weather comes another very important season: musical audition season! Read More...
The man behind the scenes . . .
Facilities Manager Keeps Things Running
By Libby Samchuck, junior
This school year, many new staff members have been hired including Mr. John Lyon. Mr. Lyon is the new facilities manager for the Beaver Area School District. He is in charge of the pool, track, stadium, and all district buildings and their grounds. Here’s what you need to know about Mr. Lyon and what he does . . . Read More...

Sports

Bobcats begin to bond . . .
Volleyball Recovers from Slow Start
By Ava Sutter, sophomore
Despite a rocky start, the Beaver Area girls volleyball team is on a roll! Read More...
Racking up interceptions . . .
Winning Season Underway
By Maison Hogue, sophomore
Champions? Read More...
When is a loss not a loss?
Girls Soccer Stays Strong in the Struggle
By Madeline Boser, junior
Like many sports teams, the girls’ soccer team has had their fair share of highs and lows the past few weeks. Read More...
Putting into playoffs . . .
Golf Swings into the Season
By Ava Sutter, Sophomore
The Bobcat golfers have officially putted their way into playoffs! Read More...
Under new management . . .
Tennis Hopes to Hit Hershey
By Maddy OLeary, senior
Already eight matches in with a 7-1 record, the Beaver Area girls’ tennis team is having a great season. Would you expect otherwise? Read More...

Features

Selling sweet success . . .
Chocolate Sales Raise Funds
By Madeline Boser, junior
What’s creamy, sweet, delicious, and has Beaver Area students going crazy? It’s Anderson’s chocolate bars! Read More...
Zane recommends . . .
Savor These September Albums
By Zane Atkins, senior
This year has been big for music. Music legends like Beyoncé, Kanye West, and The Weeknd have all released new albums, and there’s still plenty more coming this month. Here’s a list of the most notable September albums and what we know about them . . . Read More...
Comfort and warmth . . .
Fall Foods Are Full of Flavor
By Georgia Engle, senior
As the summer season comes to an end, autumnal produce begins to flourish. Pumpkins, apples, turnips, persimmons, and many varieties of squash are all waiting to be eaten and enjoyed. Read More...

Opinion

Walk, don’t run . . .
Biden Needs to Bow Out
By Mia Sabo, junior
Midterm elections are just around the corner, and it’s making many Americans ponder who will be on the ballot in November 2024. With this comes the question: will President Biden run again? Should he run again? Read More...