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Women do not appreciate cat calls

Women do not appreciate cat calls

Mychenze Alberts, Reporter November 15, 2017

Women do not deserve to be catcalled or harassed while walking down the street, or told to smile “because it looks good on them,” by a man who thinks he has the right to view them as an object. “Boys...

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Stranger Things season two filled with terrifying moments

November 15, 2017

"Warning if you have not seen the new season of Stranger Things then do not read this review, because of several spoilers of the new season ahead (duh)* Wow I just finished watching season two of the...

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Social media affects self esteem

Sarah Weathersbee, reporter November 15, 2017

The world is constantly evolving. Each day trillions of posts, photos, comments and videos are shared and judged. New makeup and fashion looks change everyday. Everyone is pressured by the look of perfection...

Editorial:  Students recollect school year

Editorial: Students recollect school year

Editorial Board May 30, 2017

It’s time to say goodbye to the 2016-17 school year and, for ninth graders at least, the Altoona Area Junior High School. Some might be sad to see this year pass, while others might be letting out a...

Welcome! The Clay Cup is a new cafe located in downtown Altoona. It offers a wide variety of drinks and food.

New cafe opens

May 30, 2017

The Clay Cup is a new cafe located in downtown Altoona. They offer a wide variety of drinks and food. They also have a variety of T-shirts and mugs customers can purchase. They are open seven days a week...

Trump administration changes school food guidelines

Trump administration changes school food guidelines

Stevie Hoover May 30, 2017

With a new administration in the Executive Branch, changes are going to be made. The previous First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, was instrumental in setting food guidelines for schools to...

The Diary of an Oxygen Thief steals attention

The Diary of an Oxygen Thief steals attention

Willow Yingling May 30, 2017

This novel is written anonymously..  It is an unique story that gives a different viewpoint than the average “love stories” with the most tragic endings. The narrator of the story tells the tale...

Music today proves fiendish

Music today proves fiendish

Aurora Soural May 30, 2017

“Songs are pieces of art that go in the ears straight to the heart.” -Anonymous This quote may be true in many cases, mainly those involving such inspirational and catchy songs as ‘Livin’ on...

Gunslinger introduces Dark Tower series

Gunslinger introduces Dark Tower series

David Rudy May 30, 2017

When most people think Stephen King they usually think of his horror works like The Shining, Cujo and It, but Stephen King also writes fantasy and sci-fi series and novels. The Dark Tower series was a...

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Editorial: Fake bomb threat frightens students

Editorial Board May 10, 2017

Set the scene of March 24, 2017 in the Altoona Area Junior High school’s gymnasiums. The large rooms are almost deadly silent with the only noises being the hushed and frankly terrified murmurs being...

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Realcare babies teach lessons

Willow Yingling May 5, 2017

The sudden wailing of a newborn child wakes you up at three a.m.  At first, it is terrifying , but then you realize you have to take care of your new responsibility. The baby is now is a...

Disney introduces new Polynesian princess

Disney introduces new Polynesian princess

Stevie Hoover May 5, 2017

Moana of Motunui set sail on the Pacific Ocean in search of the demigod, Maui, to restore the Heart of Te Fiti to save her island. The Heart of Te Fiti made all of the islands and keeps them alive. Maui...

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