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Vol. 85, Issue 13 - Apr. 24, 2023

Being better together . . .
Bobcats Compete in Special Olympics
By Ava Katkich, junior
“Bobcats are better together” is a fitting slogan for Beaver Area’s Special Olympians who are beaming with pride, eager to represent the school district. Read More...

News

Cadets keep it classy . . .
JROTC Has a (Mil) Ball
By Ava Sutter, sophomore
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Dine for the dogs . . .
Leadership Group Helps Humane Society
By Madeline Boser, junior
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Dance party at the disco . . .
Seniors Plan Art Show
By Georgia Engle, senior
It’s almost time for the annual Beaver Area Art Show! This year’s theme is Disco, so get ready to boogie. Read More...
On the highway to Hershey . . .
FBLA Takes Sweet Trip
By Libby Samchuck, junior
The students in FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) recently traveled to the State Leadership Conference in Hershey. They prepared their presentations to get ready for this event. The students were accompanied by advisor Mrs. Lori Guandolo. Read More...

Sports

Team has rough stretch . . .
Bobcat Bats Cool
By Tyler Buzard, sophomore
The Bobcats haven’t been too hot recently dropping five of their last six games. Read More...
Former champs face challenge . . .
Softball Accepts Revised Outlook
By Ava Sutter, sophomore
The Beaver Area softball team’s championship dreams have shifted to more realistic hopes of a rebuilding year. Read More...
On your marks . . .
Track Season Nears Finish Line
By Ava Sutter, sophomore
The 2023 track season is moving just as fast as the Beaver Area runners at every meet. Read More...
Cavett, Masters keep swinging . . .
Boys Tennis Swings Towards WPIAL’s
By Tyler Buzard, sophomore
Though not quite the ace they’d hoped for, the boys tennis team won two of their last three matches to help solidify themselves heading into WPIAL’s. Read More...

Features

Get glitzy for the Golden Gala . . .
Popular Prom Fashions Promise Pizazz
By Olivia Wooley, senior
Getting down in flashy gowns—here’s the best of prom fashions for 2023! Read More...
Not your nana’s crochet . . .
Crochet Gets Student in Stitches
By Madelyn Hamilton, junior
To many, crochet is known as a grandma activity, knitting’s lesser known cousin. In actuality, crochet is a versatile and useful craft and is becoming increasingly popular among young people. Read More...

Opinion

Is this the best we can do?
Poor Parking Plagues Pupils
By Maddy O’Leary, senior
Everyone who has driven through the auditorium parking lot, aka “The Senior Lot,” at Beaver Area High School has probably thought the same thing at some point: this place is a disaster. And if we’re being honest with ourselves . . . that’s a pretty accurate statement. Read More...
Tick . . . Tock . . . Time’s up . . .
Just Ban TikTok Already
By Miah Sabo, junior
TikTok trends may soon be a thing of the past. Read More...