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Vol. 88, Issue 6 - Dec. 15, 2025

And she owes it all to you . . .
Kilpatrick Had the Time of Her Life
By Alison Enos, sophomore
After 12 years of welcoming students, supporting staff, and keeping the heart of the school moving, Mrs. Erin Kilpatrick is retiring from her role as middle school secretary. Read More...

News

Performing powerful parts . . .
Music Department Holds Winter Concerts
By Devin Anderson, junior
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From college visits to College Square . . .
Volleyball Seniors Participate in Bobcats Read
By Aubrey Bumblis, senior
It was a trip down memory lane! Read More...

Sports

Cornman on the court . . .
Girls Begin Basketball Season
By Alison Enos, sophomore
The varsity girls basketball season tipped off earlier this month with a high energy opening 77-32 win against Freedom December 2. Read More...
Ready to turnaround their record . . .
Hockey Has High Hopes
By Will Haller, junior
Despite a tough 3–7 start, the Beaver Area Bobcats hockey team is battling to turn around their season. Read More...
Hittin’ the hardwood . . .
Boys Basketball Back and Feelin’ Better
By Alexa Thomas, sophomore
After weeks of conditioning, new plays, and long evenings in the gym, the Beaver Area High School’s boys basketball team is finally ready to tip-off their season. The team is focused, confident, and eager to prove they can have a successful run. Read More...
7-10 split, not 6-7 . . .
Bobcat Bowlers Are on a Roll
By Sofie LeMasters, senior
What should be considered the ultimate bragging right at our school? In my opinion it’s that Beaver Area High School has Bobcats who can bowl. Read More...

Features

More merry music . . .
Make Christmas Merry with Some Music
By Devin Anderson, junior
The holidays are approaching, so I have some festive music recommendations for you. Sit back and relax as I take you into the amazing world of Christmas music. Read More...
No cookies? No Christmas . . .
Craving Cookies at Christmas?
By Shawn Bouwers, senior
Christmas pastries are everywhere over the holidays. Generally, the smaller desserts come in three shapes: flat (which we shall call cookies), bars, and spheres. Read More...
Student studies sword skills . . .
Duncan Maloney Slices, Surprises
By Rhiannon Rabassi, senior
What sport do you play? Football? Baseball? Basketball? Well, for senior Duncan Maloney, conventional high school sports just aren’t enough. Read More...
Pop the corn, heat the chocolate . . .
Christmas Films Feature Festive Fun
By Alison Enos, sophomore
Christmas movies are basically holiday therapy: they’re cheap, cozy, and way more fun than fighting for the last parking spot at the mall to get those last minute Christmas gifts. So why not enjoy these holiday classics . . . Read More...
Going it alone . . .
Indie Animation Offers Alternatives
By Shawn Bouwers, senior
Indie films are not new, but are currently on the rise. Behind the scenes, animators are creating their own series as a way of pushing back against cultural norms and sharing their interests. Read More...

Opinion

Get up, get going, get things done . . .
Embrace Early Morning Exercise
By Sofie LeMasters, senior
Have you already noticed the winter lull? Read More...