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State High students Dawei Niedermeyer, Tristyn Kim, Bea Costa, Hugo Rice, Angel Cody, Cheyenne Sanchez, Rachel Hott, and Bruce Tripp in their costumes (left to right). Photo courtesy of Angel Cody.
Students Reflect on Halloween Costume Preparations
Stella Hicks, Staff Writer • November 13, 2025

Halloween has concluded, and many State High students have wrapped up their costumes. Whether they match costumes with friends, create their...

Assistant Drum Major Lewis Gipe stands facing the Marching Band, with his arms extended. He is located near the left of the screen. Many marching band members are sitting in chairs, facing forward with a variety of instruments.
State High Marching Band Leaders and Students Reflect on 2025 Season
Brooklyn Barnes, Staff Writer • November 9, 2025

As the State High Marching Band’s season begins to wind down, the Marching Band held an indoor concert in the large auditorium on Tuesday,...

Nurse Aid class picture
Nurse Aid: From School to Scrubs
Jude Rhymer, Staff Writer • November 4, 2025

One of the most hands-on and unique classes at the State College Area High School is Nurse Aid, a class where students learn everything about...

Students in Dr. Jennifer Reed’s Advanced Personal Training class hold a smiling Reed in the air while standing next to their cheerfully decorated anatomy skeleton.
State High’s Advanced Personal Training/Exercise Science/Sports Nutrition: More than Just a Health Class
Ellen Hanks, Staff Writer • October 31, 2025

Stepping into a sports medicine classroom at State High, one might hear an explanation of how to calculate the average heart rate during exercise...

News
Photo of the prayer room when it is not set up for student use.
Prayer Room Shutdown and Reopening; What Happened?
Harper Dare, Staff Writer • November 14, 2025

On Sept. 24, State High Principal Laura Tobias sent an email to teachers informing them that the prayer room will be temporarily shut down until...

The flag of Israel (left) and Palestine (right) the two parties involved with the ongoing ceasefire after two years of war.
The Struggle For Peace Between Gaza and Israel
Kale Cunningham, Staff Writer • October 30, 2025

For the past two years, Israel has been at war with the Gaza Strip as part of an unresolved dispute between Israel and Palestine over the independence...

A small pumpkin is held in the hands of a Pumpkin Fest attendee. Photo courtesy of Braydon Gemmill-Beck
Penn State’s Arboretum Hosts 15th Annual Pumpkin Fest
Stella Hicks, Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

From Friday, Oct. 17 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, into Saturday, Oct. 18th, from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, Penn State’s Arboretum hosted its annual Pumpkin...

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Jimmy Kimmel and the Issue of Free Speech
Isabella Zeman, Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

On Sept. 10, 2025, conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at a Utah Valley University campus debate...

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Why did Iryna Zarutska Death Get so Much Attention?
Makpal Issabekov, Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

On Aug. 22, 2025 Iryna Zarutska, a 23- year old refugee from Ukraine, was fatally stabbed in the neck on the Lynx Blue Line train. Four minutes...

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Meet the Staff
Makpal Issabekov
Makpal Issabekov
Staff Writer

Makpal Issabekov is sophomore at State High entering her first year in journalism. Makpal decided to take Journalism so she can improve her social skills, creativity and critical thinking. She likes to...

Emma Bigger
Emma Bigger
Staff Writer

Emma Bigger is a freshman at State High entering her first year in journalism. She joined journalism because she enjoys writing and she wanted to see if writing and/or journalism is a possible career for...

Tanner Cohagan
Tanner Cohagan
Staff Writer

Tanner Cohagan is a senior a third-year member of Lions' Digest, with a focus in podcasting.

Marek Horgas
Marek Horgas
Staff Writer

Marek Horgas is a senior in his fourth year of journalism. He's not really sure how he stumbled into journ in the first place, but he is so glad to have had this place, this community throughout high school....

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The boys cross country team poses after receiving their runner up medals.

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Sports Report
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    41
    McDowell
    7
    Nov 7 / Football
  • State College
    9
    Altoona
    7
    Nov 6 / Hockey
  • State College
    0
    Pine-Richland
    3
    Nov 4 / Girls Volleyball
  • State College
    8
    Somerset
    1
    Nov 4 / Hockey
  • State College
    0
    McDowell
    3
    Nov 1 / Boys Soccer
  • State College
    3
    McDowell
    0
    Oct 30 / Girls Volleyball
  • State College
    10
    Holidaysburg
    4
    Oct 30 / Hockey
  • State College
    1
    Altoona
    5
    Oct 29 / Girls Soccer
  • State College
    3
    Altoona
    2
    Oct 29 / Boys Soccer
  • State College
    20
    Bishop McDevitt
    36
    Oct 24 / Football
Sports
Freshman Ali Foster decides which part of the winter athletics she wants to focus on.
Staying Active in the Chilly Weather
Aparna Anand, Staff Writer • November 11, 2025

As the fall season ends, many sports are coming to a close. However, as sports like tennis and soccer wrap up, others such as basketball, indoor...

Junior Joslin Adams stands as she prepares to receive the ball from the other team. Despite State High’s loss to Pine Richland 3 to 0, Adams is proud of the way her team played. “I think we played the best we have all season by far, and every single girl gave it their all. I don't think we could have done any better, to be honest. ... So I think we're all just really happy because I think we did everything we could.”
Girls Volleyball Concludes Season with Loss Against Pine Richland
Ellen Hanks, Staff Writer • November 10, 2025

The NBA has come under fire for its handling of illegal conduct
The NBA’s Gambling Scandal – And Its History
Demi Olorunnisola, Staff Writer • November 10, 2025

The NBA faces scrutiny amid recent revelations about the conduct of its players and coaches. Long suspected of manipulating outcomes and skirting...

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