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Picture of posters for the competition hung all around the school
Battle of the Bands: What's to come
Becky Mignot , Staff Writer • May 30, 2023

Battle of the Bands sounds like something out of a childhood 2000s Disney show. The concert is set to occur on Fri. May 26 and gives the opportunity to live the Disney Channel main character's dream.  Battle of the Bands is a competition where different...

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Throughout May, students took the Biology, Literature, and Algebra 1 Keystone tests. Student supports planned for the 2023-2024 school year are intended to improve Keystone testing outcomes, as well as other standardized state test scores.
New Student Supports for 2023-2024
Grace Levy, Staff Writer • May 30, 2023

With the school year coming to a close, changes are considered for the upcoming year based on student needs. One early idea was adding a flex period, intended to provide students with extra support outside of class time. After a committee process, the...

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DECA members at the Airport with rapper Lil Pump
2023 DECA ICDC
David Young, Staff Writer • May 26, 2023

On April 21st, 2023, State High DECA took a trip to Orlando, Florida to attend and compete in the International Career Development Conference. The conference has many different perks such as, competitive events for students to win cash prizes, college...

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ChatGPT being used on a student’s phone. Photo by Noah Radio
AI Use in the Classroom
Noah Radio, Staff Writer • May 30, 2023

ChatGPT, Google Bard, and DALL-E are just three of the many artificial intelligence chatbots floating around the internet. Google Bard is still in the exclusive use phase, but ChatGPT and DALL-E are open for public use. Both...

State Highs student government winners were announced on April 28. The student leaders discussed their goals and motivations for the next school year.
Meet Your 2023-2024 Student Government
Grace Levy, Staff Writer • May 30, 2023

At State High, schoolwide elections are held every year for the positions of president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and parliamentarian. The students in these positions serve as a connection between students and...

Mothers Day Gift Ideas
Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Avery Havird May 26, 2023

With Mother’s Day steadily approaching, many students, especially those leaving for college, are frantically searching for the perfect gift(s). Some are showcasing their artistic talents with pottery and cards, while others...

The SCAEA Teachers Union Leaders standing proudly in front of State College Area High School. Photo Courtesy of Allison Becker.
What is The SCAEA/Teachers Union?
Anthony Fitzgerald, Staff Writer • May 12, 2023

The State College Area Education Association is a union whose purpose is to create a better environment for the SCASD community. These efforts are coordinated by the SCAEA Teachers Union. The union poses great advantages...

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AI Art: Blessing or Curse?
AI Art: Blessing or Curse?
Noah Demo, Staff Writer • May 26, 2023

In early 2022, an AI-generating software called Dall-E Mini captured public attention. Soon enough, everyone was using it. And, in August of 2022, a man named Jason M. Allen used AI to create a piece for an art competition in Colorado. The piece won, angering artists.  Animation and Advanced Photography teacher Danielle Crowe helped clarify the...

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The National Walkout, State College Area High School. Picture taken by Mia High.
On Walkouts: Are they really necessary?
Enkhmaa Bilegee, Staff Writer • May 26, 2023

On Wednesday, April 5, at 12 p.m., State High students were called to participate in the national walkout to protest against gun violence in schools. The event was student organized by freshman Sarah Ocampo, senior Mia High, and junior Lilly Frank.  “The organization was a big push to give students a voice in this epidemic of gun violence,”...

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Seniors Jenna Jordan (left) and Mazzy Tomich (right) struggling to work through assignments.
Senioritis: Is There a Cure?
Olivia Graham, Staff Writer • April 24, 2023

The end of the school year is difficult for everyone, and it is no different for high school seniors. Every school bell intending to signify a class change only serves as another reminder of summer; an escape from the invasion of school and homework in a high schooler's life. While underclassmen might dread upcoming assignments, the impact of the final...

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