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Vol. 88, Issue 8 - Feb. 9, 2026

Not a Valentine heart . . .
Biotech Heads to Hospital for Heart Surgery
By Alison Enos, sophomore
Get a little squeamish in some of your biology labs? Well, you better get your composure if you plan on taking the biotechnology course. Read More...

News

Witness dramatic case conclusion . . .
AP Gov Visits Federal Court House
By Sofie LeMasters, senior
It was a rare and unique opportunity for 44 Beaver Area High School students who arrived at the Federal Court House in Pittsburgh February 6 to watch Bryce Hill possibly get sentenced to life in prison. Read More...
Outstanding orchestral ovation . . .
Bobcats Attend District Orchestra
By Devin Anderson, junior
January 22–24, ten students represented Beaver Area at the PMEA District Orchestra held at Indiana Area High School. Read More...
Court adjourned . . .
Mock Trial Brings down the Gavel
By Sofie LeMasters, senior
All rise . . . January 11, Beaver Area’s Mock Trial teams (sponsored by Mrs. Laura O’Rorke) competed in the Cathedral Classic at the University of Pittsburgh. Read More...
Cats catch dance fever . . .
Winter Dance Brings Disco Fever to Beaver
By Rhiannon Rabassi, senior
It’s a disco party! Beaver Area’s annual winter dance was a success . . . even if it wasn’t crowded. Read More...

Sports

Basketball Bobcat breaks out . . .
Cornman Catches Mid-Season Breakout Player Award
By Alexa Thomas, sophomore
Sophomore Delaney Cornman, a guard for the Beaver Area girls basketball team, was nominated for the Beaver Valley mid-season breakout player of the 2025-2026 season by Ethan Morrison from the Beaver County Times. Read More...
Marino, Pupi, and Sly—Oh my!
Boys Bid Bye to Basketball Seniors
By Aubrey Bumblis, senior
The Beaver Area Boys Basketball team recently celebrated their senior night. Read More...
Putting losses on ice . . .
Hockey Sticks to Winning Ways
By Will Haller, junior
The Beaver Area High School ice hockey team has really started to turn around their season. After a rough 3-7 start, the Bobcats have won four out of their last six, improving their record to 7-9. Read More...
Swim and Dive team off to a strong start . . .
Bobcats Hit the Waves
By Rhiannon Rabassi, senior
Despite the cold weather, the Bobcats are hitting the water. Beaver Area’s swim and Read More...

Features

How did you spend your time?
Snow, Cold Keep Cats Cooped up
By The BASD ECHO Staff
An occasional snow day is typical around here in the winter . . . But no one expected to spend the week of January 26 at home on Google Meet rather than being in school due to both snow and extreme cold. Read More...
Long loving lyrics . . .
Love Music this Valentine’s Day
By Devin Anderson, junior
Whether you are spending this Valentine’s Day with a special someone or not, here are some song recommendations to get you in the Valentine’s mood. Read More...
Lace up your skates . . .
Winter Olympics Begins in Italy
By Shawn Bouwers, senior
The Winter Olympics have begun and run February 6–22 hosted by Italy. Read More...
Feeling up to a challenge?
Learning to Love Japanese Language
By Shawn Bouwers, senior
Learning Japanese is described as going up a staircase, in a wheelchair, while being attacked by ninjas throwing shurikens. Read More...
Put some com in your rom . . .
Valentine’s Day Means Movies
By Alison Enos, sophomore
Valentine’s Day can mean true love, a situationship, or doing everything in your power to avoid couples in public. Read More...

Opinion

See the world, Bobcats . . .
Ava Travels Abroad
By Sofie LeMasters, senior
In the film Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale, Barbie boards a plane to Paris for an adventure that does include both fashion and fairies. Anyways, there is a scene in which Barbie glances out the window of a plane as an upbeat, adventurous song plays—she’s arriving in Paris and you can see the Eiffel Tower outside of the window. Read More...

Creative Contributions