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Vol. 88, Issue 5 - Nov. 24, 2025

Finding their futures . . .
Bobcats Build Careers at Builders Guild Event
By Will Haller, junior
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News

What gives? We do . . .
Day of Giving Tradition Continues
By Alison Enos, sophomore
Beaver Area High School is preparing to hold its fifth annual Day of Giving November 26, continuing a tradition that began in 2019. Read More...
Arduous auditions again . . .
Bobcats Audition for Honors Band
By Devin Anderson, junior
October 28 eight students represented the Beaver Area Music Department at the PMEA Honors Band Audition. Read More...
Take a seat . . .
Bobcats Wrap up Marching Season
By Devin Anderson, junior
We are back on the ground now after going to Mars with this year’s Beaver Area Marching Band’s halftime show, To Mars and Back. Read More...
Drums, sticks, and pucks . . .
Drumline Plays at Hockey Game
By Devin Anderson, junior
November 13, the Beaver Area drumline attended the Beaver Area Bobcats hockey game against the Blackhawk Cougars. Read More...
Fun and fundraising . . .
Touchdowns, Teamwork, Traditions: Powderpuff 2025
By Rhiannon Rabassi, senior
The seniors are the reigning champions! November 15, the annual Powderpuff tournament junior class fundraiser was held on the Pat Tarquinio football field. Read More...
PMEA all the way . . .
Musicians Share Strings Passion at Sharon
By Shawn Bouwers, senior
Time to rosin that bow, because November 6 five Beaver Area orchestra students went to a PMEA District 5 Junior High Strings Fest hosted by Sharon High School. Read More...
D & G class in sweet competition . . .
Middle School Makes Gingerbread Houses
By Shawn Bouwers, senior
The holiday season festivities have begun with Beaver Area Middle School's gingerbread house competition. Read More...
At least they had fun . . .
Sophomores Slump in Powderpuff Game
By Alexa Thomas, sophomore
The Class of 2028’s powderpuff game was a day to remember. The bleachers buzzed as the crowd cheered on friendly rivalries in the annual fundraising event. Read More...

Sports

Just short of state title . . .
Volleyball’s Title Bid Gets Spiked
By Aubrey Bumblis, senior
The Lady Cats' season has come to an end after a heartbreaking five-set loss in the PIAA State semi-finals to Oakland Catholic. Read More...
Meet not so sweet . . .
Hershey Crew Runs through X-Country
By Alison Enos, sophomore
Five members of the Beaver Area High School cross country team made the trip to Hershey for the PIAA Championships October 3. Read More...

Features

Margaux was right (for once) . . .
Let’s Taco about Taqueria el Vaquero
By Sofie LeMasters, senior
After the Mexican restaurant Crave closed (RIP), there was much speculation about what new business would enter their slot on Third Street. Read More...
Tremendous turkey tunes . . .
Songs for the Perfect Thanksgiving Mood
By Devin Anderson, junior
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching—and so are my music recommendations. Read More...
Feelin’ the need to read?
Fall into these Fall Break Books
By Sofie LeMasters, senior
First of all, Happy early Thanksgiving—personally my favorite holiday: food, family, no pressure of getting someone the perfect gift, and, best of all, a break from school. Read More...

Opinion

Turning a loss into a win . . .
Lost and Found, Feeling Profound
By Sofie LeMasters, senior
On my way to gym class one day I mindlessly grabbed a t-shirt from the Lost and Found to wear as opposed to the sweatshirt I had on. Read More...
AI . . . Oh my!
Robots, AI Perhaps Perpetuate Problems
By Shawn Bouwers, senior
Robots are going to influence the world in drastic ways in the future. However, we do not know what the future will bring. Read More...