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Sophomore Sofia Tellez looking at her course registration on her Chromebook.
Navigating Course Requests: Prioritization for the 2025-26 School Year
Sarah Kann, Staff Writer • March 27, 2025

Course requests have been submitted for the 25-26 school year. With changes made to the scheduling system, some confusion has been voiced about...

Officer John Aston smiles while surrounded by students and staff during his surprise thank you tunnel.
State High Celebrates SRO John Aston with ‘Thank You Tunnel’
Jackson Welsh March 22, 2025

On Feb. 27, students and staff lined the halls in a 'thank you tunnel' that stretched from office to office to celebrate the retirement of school...

Genavieve Clayton thanks the audience after her performance with the Maroon Choir.
Student Conductors Take the Stage at Maroon and Gray Concert
Lacey Sheaffer, News Editor • March 15, 2025

On Feb. 25, Master Singers performed their 26th annual Maroon and Gray Concert. Unlike typical choir concerts, the Maroon and Gray Concert gives...

State College's new Athletic Director Loren Crispell poses for a recent photo. 
Photo courtesy of Nabil K. Mark | SCASD
Loren Crispell Named Next SCASD Athletic Director
Noah Radio, Sports Editor • March 7, 2025

On Feb. 17, the school board approved Loren Crispell as the next athletic director for the State College Area School District. Crispell, a 1996...

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The baseball field used by the State College Area High School baseball team. Current MLB pitcher Spencer Bivens played for State High while in high school.
Spencer Bivens: A Story Worth Hearing
Jack Snyder, Staff Writer • April 4, 2025

Spencer Bivens has one of the more inspirational stories in the Major Leagues. Bivens, entering into his second season in the MLB, is a relief...

Promotional photo of different women's players from the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. Promotional image courtesy of Sporting News.
Beyond the Bracket: The Fight for Equity in Women’s College Basketball
Hannah Smith, Staff Writer • April 3, 2025

The men’s NCAA tournament--March Madness--has become a fixation of American pastime, with over a quarter of Americans filling out a men’s...

The official world cup logo for the 2026 games.
World Cup Returns to the U.S.
Darius Harandi, Contributor • April 3, 2025

Matches Near State College Six World Cup matches are to be hosted at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field, including five group stage...

Junior Jake Hall taking a swing at a pitch from an Altoona pitcher in home opener. Photo courtesy of Davontae Hardison.
Little Lions Storm Back for Home Opening Win Over Altoona
Jude Rhymer, Staff Writer • April 1, 2025

The State High Baseball Team took on the Altoona Mountain Lions on a sunny Monday afternoon at Community Field on March 24. The Little Lions...

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The "Wall of Fame" displays student-taken photos depicting a variety of extracurriculars.
State High Students Flock to Photography
Max Radio, Staff Writer • April 4, 2025

Student photographers play a crucial role at State High, capturing images of countless school events, from sports games to musicals to holiday...

The baseball field used by the State College Area High School baseball team. Current MLB pitcher Spencer Bivens played for State High while in high school.
Spencer Bivens: A Story Worth Hearing
Jack Snyder, Staff Writer • April 4, 2025

Spencer Bivens has one of the more inspirational stories in the Major Leagues. Bivens, entering into his second season in the MLB, is a relief...

Chemistry Olympiad poster created on Canva by Eric Liu.
Chem Clutch: Testing Against the Odds
Eric Liu, Staff Writer • April 2, 2025

Imagine how you would feel if you just realized that you would have to take a huge test tomorrow, and you barely studied. That is exactly the...

Paige Bueckers, MiLaysia Fulwiley, and Juju Watkins. Photos courtesy of Wikimedia and the Houston Chronicle.
March Madness: Showcasing the Best of Female Hoops
Ceanna Irmak, Staff Writer • March 31, 2025

Not only are female athletes finally getting paid for their performance in March Madness, but this also marks the biggest year for several of...

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