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Vol. 86, Issue 13 - Apr. 29, 2024

Welcome to BAHS . . .
Bauder Becomes English Teaching Bobcat
By Cailin Downer, senior
Coming all the way from the bustling city of Las Vegas, Nevada, Beaver Area High School’s new English teacher Ms. Courtney Bauder sat with us to get to know her better. (Ms. Bauder replaces Ms. Fleming who transferred to an administrative position in the district.) Read More...

News

Bobcats place nationally . . .
Academic Games Garner Atlanta Fame
By Ava Sutter, junior
What do math board games, Bill Clinton, and rock and roll all have in common? They’re all connected to major Academic Games games of course! Read More...
STEAM team takes tour . . .
Bobcat Gaggle Go Gaga for Google
By Madeline Boser, senior
“Hey Google, what’s it like inside Pittsburgh’s Google Headquarters?” Read More...
Fingers crossed for funding . . .
Outdoor Pool, Park Renovations Make a Splash
By Alijah Smith, senior
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Deal me in . . .
Students React to Prom Particulars
By Ava Sutter, junior
When many people think of Vegas they automatically think of casinos, neon lights, and Elvis impersonators, but right now BAHS students think of prom! Read More...
Finally finishing first . . .
ROTC (Slippery) Rocks Raiders Competition
By Madeline Boser, senior
After three years of second place shortcomings, the Beaver Area Raiders team has finally done it. Read More...
Makin’ music with the mouse . . .
Music Department Descends on Disney
By Cailin Downer, senior
Is a five-day trip to Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando worth an 18 hour coach bus ride? The music department participants would say yes without a doubt. Read More...
Playin’ great at PMEA States . . .
McCarty-Cogis, Bouwers Perform in Erie
By Cailin Downer, senior
The end of the PMEA road is here. Beaver Area High School was represented by two students at the State Festival held in Erie April 17–20. Read More...

Sports

Breakin’ records (and hearts) . . .
Track Runs to Invitationals
By Lizzy Michael, senior
Section meets are over, and it’s invitational time for the Beaver Area track team. Read More...
But there’s always hope . . .
Softball Faces Hard Season
By Alijah Smith, senior
Is the girls’ softball season catching wins this season? Well, let’s find out because the box scores may hit you not as softly as you would think. Read More...
Batter up!
Baseball Battles to Beat Final Foes
By Lizzy Michael, senior
The Beaver Area baseball team is battling back against tough section teams. Read More...

Features

What were they thinking?
Live Action Minecraft Movie—Why?
By Alijah Smith, senior
I thought Hollywood learned its lesson with live action adaptations—I was so wrong. Read More...
Ask Amy . . .
Amy Answers All Questions
By Amy Katpil, senior (citizen)
Good morning, my dear readers! The sun is out, and the clouds are few. But recently I’ve been wondering how long it’ll take for everything in my world to come crashing in on me. When will the clouds come darker than ever? The police have been at my door, but I have no good reason to let them in. So let’s answer questions. Read More...
Beyond a ‘Shadow’ of a doubt . . .
Sonic 3, Knuckles Return to Big (and Small) Screen
By Klarc Taylor, junior
The Sonic live action movie franchise produced by video game company Sega and movie company Paramount Pictures is speeding up to have a big return this year with “Knuckles” and “Sonic 3”. Read More...
Ten X Trent . . .
Liptak Lists Life’s Essential LPs
By Trent Liptak, senior
This article is incredibly important to me, mostly because I get to talk about myself. Last year, Zane Atkins gave us his favorite records, so I've decided I will share in his pretentious narcissism and pour my little heart out to whomever wants to know what records have changed, saved, and molded my life. Read More...

Opinion

Embrace democracy . . .
Register and Vote
By Lizzy Michael, senior
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