Indiana Area Senior High School

New fighter wastes money

By JULIAN YERGER – There’s one department of Federal government whose budget is more than all other departments and agencies put together. It’s the Department of Defense, assigned the nearly impossible task of keeping America safe from all possible foreign threats.  In 2015, the US spent 600 billion dollars on its military; more than any […]

Winter Orchestra and Chorus concerts dazzle

By PARKER KOONS –  This past February 8, the IHS Music Department held a Choral and Orchestra concert. Teachers and conductors Mr. Scott Salser and Ms. Julianne Laird controlled the scene with their choirs and musicians. Laird was very pleased with her group which performed Mendelssohn’s “Sinfonia 7” commenting, “It was a major work for […]

Gone too soon: We lost many beloved figures in 2016

By KATE RAIRIGH– All good things must come to an end. The world lost many inspirational people in 2016 as there were many deaths of well-loved celebrities. Senior Kyle Lear remarked, “It’s shocking how many celebrities died within this year, most of them were influential when I was growing up.” One prime example was rock […]

School board responds to criticism over new school project

By JULIAN YERGER –  Before the start of the 2018-2019 school year, the Indiana Area School District will undergo a major change. The Indiana Area School Board has approved the rebuilding of the Ben Franklin Elementary School and planning is proceeding at a furious pace.  The project calls for the rebuilding Ben Franklin to house […]

Cello Fury performance begins District Orchestra festivities

By HANA WAHI –  A woman with wild hair. A lit stage. Three cellos, bows poised trembling over the strings. An audience with bated breath.  Cello Fury, a rock orchestral ensemble from nearby Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, performed at our very own Indiana Junior High late January. Cello Fury is a small, four-man orchestral ensemble with a […]

Teddy Bear Fund Drive has another record year

By AUTUMN HAZELET – Teddy Bear Fund Drive has another record year. This year, the Indiana Area Senior High School broke its own record for the largest single contribution to the Teddy Bear Fund Drive. Surpassing any and all expectations, the grand total for 2016 was over $7,000 more than that of 2015.   The […]

IHS swimming and diving team is wading their way to section champs

By JOE LUETKEHANS – As he slickly enters the water to begin his one hundred yard backstroke race, junior student and IHS Boys swimming team captain Christian Henderson has one thing on his mind: winning.  The 17-year-old student athlete has been swimming for most of his life, and now that he’s finding himself as top […]

The price of love: is Valentine’s Day too materialistic?

By KAI SOUTHARD – What’s love worth?  A 24-carat golden ring?  Perhaps a nice box of chocolates, or a romantic greeting card?  No folks, love is a lot more than that, and I think it’s important we take the time to recognize that.  February 14, also known as Valentine’s Day, is just around the corner. […]

Chance the Rapper breaks Grammy history

By APRIL BLAIR – Many teenagers tune in to award shows such as the Grammys every year to support their favorite artists. This year, the 59th annual Grammys takes place on February 12, 2017. In June 2016, the Grammys announced the official rules have changed in order for streaming-only releases to be eligible for nominations, […]

My Valentine to the best of the best

By MIA LENZI – Imagine if someone asks you the question, “If you could meet any celebrity in the world, living or dead, who would it be?” What would your answer be? Well, obviously my answer would be the most talented and charming person that ever existed- Patrick Swayze. Swayze is a well-known actor, singer, […]