Bands gather at the annual IHS Band Fest
By ADRIANA GUTH-BOROWSKI – On Saturday, October 19, marching bands from all around Pennsylvania gathered at IHS for a night filled with music and camaraderie. The evening began with performances by 12 high school bands including Blairsville, Central, Derry, Homer-Center, Marion Center, Northern Cambria, Penns Manor, Punxsutawney, Purchase Line, Saltsburg, United, and Indiana. “I felt […]
IHS Drama to perform The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon this weekend
Once upon a time, a cast of actors will set out on a perilous journey to tell all of the 209 Brothers Grimm Fairytales in one night. Will they be able to accomplish this? You can find out in person as The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon will be performed at the Indiana Area Senior High auditorium […]
Students dance the night away at Celestial Wonder Homecoming Dance
By JUSTIN REESE – Following a week of activities including the pep-rally, the crowning of Homecoming King and Queen, and a football game, comes the long-awaited Homecoming dance. Taking place on Saturday, October 12 from 7:30-10:30 in the Upper Commons, dance-goers were star-struck by a “Celestial Wonders” theme that featured stars, lights, lanterns, and more. […]
Annual high school journalism conference educates students from a professional perspective
On Friday, October 18, Indiana Journalism and Digital Media students traveled to IUP to attend the annual journalism conference hosted by the Indiana Gazette. The seminar, which has been hosted at IUP for over twenty years, gives students from Indiana and neighboring schools the chance to learn from experienced journalists in the industry. “This journalism […]
IHS dress code in need of updates
By ENDYA TYSON –Over the last year, the IHS dress guidelines have brought much attention to what is considered appropriate to wear to school, and for whom the dress guidelines are enforced. Many feel that the guidelines are being unfairly applied to girls. The guidelines seem to be directed toward making girls cover up their […]
Fall into fashion with these new trends
By KILEY BRANAN – Oversized sweaters, tall boots, overalls, and mom jeans. Jump right into fall fashion with these styles. Every year, new fashion trends tend to pop up around the beginning of the fall season. This year’s trends make for super-cute outfits for everyone. Fall fashions for this year contain everything from oversized sweaters […]
IHS students attend college and career fair
By ENDYA TYSON – On Tuesday, October 2, seniors and juniors traveled to IUP for the annual college and career fair. The fair allowed students to gather information and resources about colleges such as Indiana University of Pennsylvania, The University of Pittsburgh, Ohio Northern University, Williamson College of Trades, and over 50 other colleges and […]
IHS rules are causing an uproar
By MEGHAN RUMMEL– The “drink it or dump it” policy, the no headphones rule, and the no hats rule are all causing a commotion for many in our school. The headphones rule is in place because if students have their headphones in when they’re walking in the halls, they could miss an important announcement because […]
Commons Cafe is brewing briskly again this year
By KOREY FERRINGER- Every year the Commons Cafe opens for students to buy coffee, hot chocolate, and tea. The Cafe opens at 8:10 and closes at 9:55 so its open for four periods in the morning, and then re-opens from 12:20 to 2:00 pm in the afternoon. This way students can get coffee during their […]
Soccer Team kicks off another good season
By KOREY FERRINGER – The IHS boy’s soccer team is starting off the year with a bang. With playoffs on the horizon, the soccer team has no time to waste. The team is currently 7 -3 which puts them third in the league. With this great start, the soccer team has a very high chance […]