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Vol. 87, Issue 11 - Mar. 31, 2025

A beautiful day to share essays . . .
FREDtalks Promote Rogers Fundamentals
By Izzie Pauley, senior
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood . . . for FREDtalks: An Evening of Fred Rogers’s Teachings with Our Middle and High School Neighbors. Read More...

News

Raising fun and funds . . .
Mr. Beaver High Hype Hypeful and Hopeful
By Kallie Reap, senior
Bring out those snazzy suits and glorious gowns! It’s time for a returning event from prior school years (those who know) that can help with those expensive prom tickets—it’s the spectacular, the incredible, the sigma . . . Read More...
Team tackles tough terrain . . .
Raiders Reign Supreme at the Rock
By Ava Sutter, senior
The JROTC Raider team competed at their annual competition March 22 at Slippery Rock University. Read More...
Melodic moments . . .
Bobcats Perform at Region 1 Band Festival
By Devin Anderson, sophomore
March 6-8, two students represented Beaver Area at the PMEA Region 1 Band Festival. Read More...
Painting, pottery, passion . . .
Art Show to Showcase Bobcat Talent
By Kayla Head, senior
Pick up your paint brushes, because the annual Beaver Area High School art show is here once again! Read More...
Yoga + diffuser + music = mindfulness . . .
SHOUT: It’s Monthly Wellness Time!
By Genna Sisteck, senior
As the year ends and we yearn for summer, there is one last hurdle to clear before our glorious break: testing (finals and AP exams). Read More...
Math 24 mania and more . . .
Mathletes Compete at PSU Beaver
By Mac Eastman, senior
Are you smarter than a middle schooler? Read More...

Sports

Nothing soft about this team . . .
Bobcats Swing into Section Play
By Elias Kazas, senior
Entering a promising season the Bobcats softball team opened up with three scrimmage games against the Burgettstown Blue Devils winning 8-2 as well as beating the Riverside Panthers 6-0 and 7-3 in a double-header. Read More...
Archers shoot Spooky . . .
Archery Team Targets States
By Mac Eastman, senior
Pack your bags and buckle up because it’s time to drive five hours to Lancaster County for an archery tournament! Read More...
New courts, new coach, new season . . .
Tennis Serves up Start of Season
By Sam Good, junior
The Beaver Area boys tennis team has finally served up their season and is looking to take the section by storm. After many practices in order to sort out the ladder of players, a varsity roster has been confirmed, and they have started to play matches. Read More...
The bats are hot . . .
Baseball Has Strong Strong Start
By Tyler Buzard, senior
The baseball team is off to a hot start this year after going undefeated in their first four games. Read More...
Big squad, big speed . . .
Track Season Takes off
By Ava Sutter, senior
The Bobcats are ready to unleash the speed with the start of the 2025 track and field season. Read More...

Features

The Ace of Fadez . . .
Kazas Is a Cut Above . . .
By Tyler Buzard, senior
Need a haircut? Want to support a local barber working his way up? Look no further than senior Elias Kazas. Read More...
No, not that kind of art . . .
Try these Art Rock Recommendations
By Sam Good, junior
Since there aren’t too many big new releases coming out soon, I figured it’s time to highlight a genre that I feel like has unfortunately lost its mainstream popularity and appeal: art rock. Read More...
So long to a few favorites . . .
Starbucks Brews up Springtime Menu
By Kallie Reap, senior
Spring . . . a wondrous time of year when flowers bloom, birds sing, and the sun shines brightly (like LeBron). Read More...
So proud, not prejudiced . . .
Jane Austen: Birthday, Back in Theaters
By Genna Sisteck, senior
I have been waiting for this day since before I was even born. Read More...

Opinion

Put down your phone . . .
Get a Hobby!
By Kayla Head, senior
Maybe our parents are right and it really is “all because of that dang phone,” because when was the last time you didn’t spend an hour doomscrolling after any task? Read More...