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Vol. 85, Issue 12 - Apr. 5, 2023

They carried the banner . . .
‘Newsies’ Musical Makes Headlines
By Cate Samchuck, senior
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News

Raiders rally at the Rock . . .
Cadets Secure Second Place Finish
By Ava Sutter, sophomore
The JROTC Raider team competed at their annual competition March 25 at Slippery Rock University. Read More...
McCarty-Cogis heads to states . . .
PMEA Makes Music in March
By Madelyn Hamilton, junior
PMEA Western Region Orchestra Festival was hosted at State College Area High School March 8 and 9. Three students represented Beaver Area: Jack Bragg (viola), Audrey Maize (bass) and Ian McCarty-Cogis (bass). Read More...
Free food and fun . . .
SHOUT to Host Cultural Night
By Georgia Engle, senior
Mark your calendar: April 28 marks the second annual Beaver Area Cultural Night! Hosted by the BAHS SHOUT Club, Cultural Night will take place in the cafeteria from 6-8 p.m. Read More...
Here to help . . .
Environmental Club Recycles
By Zane Atkins, senior
Beaver Area middle school and high school hosts a multitude of after-school clubs, but only one is saving the planet: Environmental club headed by Ms. Patti Patton, a middle school science teacher. Read More...
There’s a bowling alley in the gym?
Miss Pilarski Starts Adaptive Gym Class
By Tyler Buzard, sophomore
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Lamb lands first place . . .
Seniors’ Art Competes at Merrick
By Georgia Engle, senior
Senior art students across Beaver County were invited to submit two pieces of their original art work at the Merrick Art Gallery Competition in New Brighton. School districts that participated in the competition were Beaver Area, Blackhawk, Central Valley, Hopewell, New Brighton, and Western Beaver. Read More...
Support Team Hankster . . .
Sr. Hank Bikes to Battle MS
By Maddy O’Leary, senior
Ever wonder what your teachers do in their free time? Yeah, most of them probably just pay taxes, buy groceries, and do whatever else adults need to do. Well, Beaver Area’s very own Mr. Jason Hank, along with the necessities of adult life, bikes to make a difference through Bike MS. Read More...
Competition adds up . . .
Mathletes Compete in PA Math League
By Ava Katkich, junior
Continuing to solve for success, Beaver Area High School’s Math League members once again performed exceptionally well. Read More...
Poppin’ for a good cause . . .
FBLA ‘Pops’ for March of Dimes
By Madeline Boser, junior
You were probably surprised when you walked into school and saw the March of Dimes Read More...

Sports

Bullseye! Subrowski takes first!
Archers Take Aim at States
By Olivia Wooley, senior
Last weekend, the Beaver Area archers took aim at states. Read More...
Cavett, Masters make WPIAL’s
Tennis Swings through Deuce of a Season
By Tyler Buzard, sophomore
The boys tennis season has been off to a rough start, but not for captain senior Andrew Cavett. Read More...
Dealing with the changes . . .
Track and Field Finds Its Footing
By Ava Sutter, sophomore
The Bobcat track and field teams are running towards much needed wins! Read More...
Can they do it again?
Softball Cats Back on Base
By Ava Sutter, sophomore
Is a third WPIAL championship in the Beaver Area softball team’s future? Read More...
Stealing hearts and bases . . .
Baseball Leads off with Good Start
By Tyler Buzard, sophomore
The Bobcats baseball team has had a good start to the season. Read More...

Features

Watch your back!
Assassins Makes Welcome Wet Return
By Olivia Wooley, senior
Water guns, pool floaties, disguises, and… backstabbing? Sounds like a blast! Read More...
At least they were better than the Grammys . . .
Oscars Fashions Flounder
By Madelyn Hamilton
The Oscars were March 12, and people showed up and were wearing clothes. I know, revolutionary, right? I’m gonna talk about the outfits because apparently that’s what I do now. That and Club Penguin. Also I bought a subscription to Vogue for this article so y’all better read it. Read More...
Plant, harvest, enjoy . . .
Hay Day Makes a Fun Play Day
By Madeline Boser, junior
Make sure you plant your wheat and sheer your sheep because the childhood favorite game, Hay Day, is making a comeback. Read More...
Top tracks of ‘23 . . .
Nine ‘Must-Hears’ of the Year (So Far)
By Zane Atkins, senior
Now through a quarter of 2023, many artists have released new music. Here are nine great tracks you might have missed but should definitely give a listen. Read More...

Opinion

Focus on real problems . . .
Trump Dumpster Fire Distracts
By Miah Sabo, junior
The former President is under fire once more, and this time it appears he may be the one losing this battle. Read More...