Lions' Digest – Student news from State College Area High School

Opinion
Science-Fiction: Shattering Records and the Glass Ceiling
May 22, 2019
Sarah Ambrose, Senior Editor
May 4th, commonly referred to as May The Fourth, is a reference to the popular quote from the Star Wars franchise, “May the force be with you.” Many fans use the informal holiday as an excuse to binge their favorite movies and honor science-fiction as a whole. With a day devoted to celebrating the...
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News
The Fourth Royal Baby of Our Generation Arrives
May 21, 2019
Kaylee Richards, Staff Writer
Over the course of the past five years, Britain’s most powerful family has seen the birth of four beautifully British babies. In 2013, following their highly publicized wedding two years earlier, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Prince William and Princess Kate) welcomed their first child. This son,...
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Opinion
The NHL is the Best Professional Sports League in all of Sports
May 6, 2019
Michael Czekaj, Staff Writer
The National Basketball Association was founded on June 6, 1946. The league, which features Hall of Famer Jerry West on the logo, is composed of 30 teams and has been widely considered as the premier basketball league in the world, and young basketball players dream of playing in it. This league was...
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State High Music Shines in the Big Apple
May 2, 2019
Sarah Ambrose, Senior Editor
From April 11th to the 13th, students from State High’s top music ensembles traveled to New York City for their annual adjudication trip. 128 musicians from Master Singers, OMA, Cecilian Singers, String Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, and Rock Ensemble competed in the WorldStrides New York Heritage...
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Features
A Year to Remember
April 30, 2019
Lauren Gaylor, Staff Writer
Getting out of your comfort zone can be hard. Traveling to a different country, trying new foods, or driving a car can be nerve-racking for people, especially teenagers. However, these two State High students stepped out of their comfort zone and spent a year abroad in a different country. They were...
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Grace Roeshot, Online Newspaper Co-Editor-In-Chief

May 23, 2019

BYE SISTER Following the upload of beauty YouTuber Tati Westbrook’s 43-minute long video (which has since been deleted) entitled “Bye Sister” on May 10th, 2019, 19-year-old makeup guru James Charles lost over three million subscribers from his...

Controversy Arises: Ted Bundy and Other Nortorius Killers

Sierra Hockenbury, Online Newspaper Co-Editor-in-Chief

May 23, 2019

The psychology and stories of serial killers are things that often catch the attention of the public. Throughout the past few years, documentaries, tv shows, and interviews seem to have taken over the beloved Netflix, social media, and internet as a whole....

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Features

Language is the Key: State High’s World Language Department

Clarissa Theiss, Staff Writer

May 8, 2019

One of the most well developed and successful programs at State College Area High School is the engaging language department. With six languages offered, (Spanish, French, German, Latin, Mandarin Chinese, and Arabic), students...

In with the old, out with the new: State High senior on reinventing designer jewelry

Grace Roeshot, Online Newspaper Co-Editor-In-Chief

April 30, 2019

While looking for a way to occupy her free time, senior Zoe Brown started making necklaces from charms and pendants she gathered, many of which are from brands such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, YSL, and Hermes. A Gucci necklace...

Beto O’Rourke Visits Happy Valley

Sierra Hockenbury and Kaylee Richards

March 25, 2019

Presidential Candidate Beto O’Rourke joined hundreds of supporters for a campaign rally held at The Hub at Penn State on Tuesday, March 19th. After just entering the 2020 presidential race last week, Penn State students...

The Balance of Athletics and Academics with Mia Iceland March 17, 2019

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The Finish Line is in Sight for Track and Field Seniors

May 23, 2019

On Tuesday, May 7, the State High varsity track and field team defeated the Harrisburg Cougars in a landslide victory. The...

March Madness 2019

May 2, 2019

The NCAA Men's’ Basketball Tournament, also known as March Madness, is one of the most popular and most followed tournaments...

Hit, Pin, Win; The Grind Doesn’t Stop for State High Wrestlers

May 2, 2019

On February 23, 2019, the State College Area High School wrestling team traveled to Altoona to compete in this year's district...

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Opinion

The End For Our Heroes: Avengers Endgame Review

Kaylee Richards, Staff Writer
May 8, 2019

It was May 2nd, 2008. Fans lined the streets, hoping to get a glimpse of the cast of Ironman at its premiere. Ironman was played by no ordinary actor. Robert Downey Jr. had been cast into the iconic role as Marvel’s flagship superhero for the franchise. Later that same year, The Incredible Hulk graced screens all of the world. Mark Ruffalo had officially joined the Marvel franchise as the...

Frutta Bowls; Is It Worth It?

Lauren Gaylor and Jeriah Wirth
May 6, 2019

Two State High students find out if the new fruit bowl location is really worth it compared to their go to spot.

8:40am: Be There or Don’t

Jane Patt Biddle, Staff Writer
April 3, 2019

Have you ever arrived at school right at 8:40 am, and been marked late unexcused? Have you ever realized you were going to be late to school, so then you just go later so you could make up an excuse? Have you ever been one minute late because of the traffic outside of the school, or because the crossing guards skipped your turn to cross the street to school? Have you ever been even later to class because...

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