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Grace Levy

Grace Levy, Editor-in-Chief

Grace Levy is a senior in her third year of journalism. This year she will serve as Editor-in-Chief for the Lions’ Digest. She joined journalism to learn new perspectives from her community and hasn’t looked back since. Outside of school, she can be found playing with her dogs, listening to new music, and exploring local hiking trails.

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Long lines of students form at State High's back entrance on April 14. Additional security measures were instituted following the credible threat against the high school.

Alleged school shooting plan thwarted at State High, highlighting nationwide issue

Grace Levy, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2025
State High students line up outside the building in order to pass through metal detectors. The additional security measures delayed entry until 9:45 a.m. on April 14, resulting in a one-hour delay schedule.

Metal Detectors Cause Delays Following Alleged Shooting Threat

Grace Levy, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2025
Protestors march around downtown State College's Sydney Friedman Park during the "Hands Off" rally on April 4. Across the country, over 1200 “Hands Off” rallies occurred in all 50 states, marking the largest day of demonstrations against the Trump administration in his presidency so far.

“Hands Off” Rally Draws Hundreds to Downtown State College

Grace Levy, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2025
On April 12, SCASD students and community members were made aware of a credible school shooting threat planned for State High. In turn, metal detectors in were in place at the high school from April 14 to April 21.

[Photo] “No kid should feel scared to go to school” | America’s Urgent Need for Stricter Gun Laws

Anna Herickhoff, Opinion Editor
April 30, 2025
President Donald Trump signs an executive order during his 2020 presidency. Photo courtesy of the White House Flickr, accessed via public domain.

Trump Signs Executive Order “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” | How Does This Impact SCASD?

Ainsley Laws and Grace Levy
March 30, 2025
A group of seven students sit around a cafeteria game playing gonggi, a game that uses small multi-colored plastic pebbles. A pink pebble is thrown in the air as students laugh and smile.

State High Celebrates Lunar New Year with Food and Fun

Grace Levy, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2025
Culinary students working at the dessert table at the Empty Bowls event on Jan. 10 serve students and community members sweets made by State High Culinary students.

Creating for a Cause: Culinary and Pottery Club Team Up for Empty Bowls Event

Grace Levy, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2025
Principal Laura Tobias sits in her office, where she often meets with students and faculty about their thoughts and initiatives. “Her door's always open and she's always willing to listen and I think as a leader that's the number one skill you could have is just people trust coming to talk to you,” Assistant Principal Ryan Walsh said.

“Her door is always open” | Principal Laura Tobias wins PA Principal of the Year, highlighting connection with students and staff

Grace Levy, Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2025
National Honors Society members prepare boxes to be packed with cookies for State High support staff on Dec. 16.

[Photo] National Honor Society Delivers Sweet Treats to Staff

Ryan Evanego, Features Editor
January 2, 2025
Members of the Flute Quintet perform at Barnes and Noble on Dec. 8.

Season of Giving Begins with Tri-M Fundraiser and Performances

Grace Levy, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2024
Trump speaks to a crowd at a rally in State College, PA on Oct. 26.

Students React to Trump’s Win

Grace Levy, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump raises his hand at the start of his rally in State College, PA on Oct. 26.

Trump Elected to Second Term as President

Grace Levy, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2024
Trump speaks to the crowd during his rally at the Bryce Jordan Center on Oct. 26.

“November 5th will be the most important day in the history of our country” | Trump Rallies in State College

Grace Levy, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2024
People wait in line to get into the Bryce Jordan Center for Trump's rally on Oct. 26.

The crowd thins out at Trump's rally on Oct. 26 at the Bryce Jordan Center.

Supporters and audience members wait for Trump's arrival during his rally on Oct. 26.

Senior Madison Watschke's cake celebrating the start of her senior year. Photo courtesy of Watschke.

Seniors Reflect on Firsts and Lasts of Senior Year

Grace Levy, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2024
Vice President Isabel Olson, Treasurer Reagan Snavely, President Ava Krebs, and Social Media Director Sophia Reutzel pose in front of a sign created for their period product packing event at the Makery. The sign says "Welcome, thank you for coming!" and is decorated with bright colors, stars, and rainbows.

Go With the Flow Holds Community Packing Event

Grace Levy, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2024
A group of students pose with the robot in the hallway.

Hallway Cleaning Robot Begins Running at State High

Grace Levy, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2024
Canva graphic with voting related materials, such as a ballot, ballot box, megaphone, and hand with a pointed finger.

[Photo] How to Vote: A Guide for High Schoolers

October 14, 2024
Canva graphic with images of voting-related materials, including pencil, megaphone, question mark, ballot, and voting box.

Lilly sits in the counseling office ready to support students.

Meet the Newest Member of State High’s Counseling Team

Lacey Sheaffer and Grace Levy
June 4, 2024
The combined choir performs a song featuring senior soloists.

State High Choirs Sign Off at Spring Pops Concert

Grace Levy, Features Editor
June 3, 2024
Delta Middle School students attend an All School Meeting. Photo courtesy of Kat Hoffman.

Delta Considers Changes for 2025-26

Grace Levy, Features Editor
May 23, 2024
Students decide whether they would like to compete with each other for beads in the E2 hallway after the fire drill.

Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament Builds Connections Between Students and Teachers

Grace Levy, Features Editor
April 9, 2024
The State High swim team pictured on day 2 of the PIAA Swimming and Diving Championships at Bucknell University. Image courtesy of Jamie Workman.

State High Swimmers Win Big at States

Grace Levy, Features Editor
March 25, 2024
National Honors Society members sitting at the school entrances collecting book donations.

National Honors Society Supports AAUW with Book Drive

Grace Levy, Features Editor
March 12, 2024

2024 Winter Issue

Lisa Wang, Lacey Sheaffer, Grace Levy, Noah Radio, Enkhmaa Bilegee, and Maddie Bierker
March 4, 2024
"The Tortured Poets Department" album cover, posted to Swift's Instagram account, @taylorswift, on Feb. 4.

Swifties Swiftly Celebrate Taylor Swift’s Grammys Wins and Upcoming Album

Grace Levy, Features Editor
February 20, 2024
A group of ice sculptures on display at First Night. Photo courtesy of Amir Marvasti.

Connection, Community, and Reflection: State College Ends the Year Strong at First Night

Grace Levy, Features Editor
February 1, 2024
Members of State High Boomwhackers practice together before school.

State High Boomwhackers Makes a Boom

Grace Levy, Features Editor
November 14, 2023
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