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Number two pencils only! One of the rules for taking SAT's and ACTs is only writing with a number two pencil.

Remove tests, see what happens

May 18, 2020

The Half of It, an original Netflix film, is directed and written by Alice Wu. Wu's first feature film was Saving Face in 2004 which similarly followed the life of a lesbian Asian-American growing up in a traditional household. Made with Adobe Spark.

Netflix film, The Half of It, isn’t as great as everyone says

May 11, 2020

A week in my quarantined life

May 4, 2020

Recently, movies such as

Outbreak, Contagion fail to capture American realities in different ways

April 24, 2020

Bonus idea! Go hiking. Places around Altoona are 1000 steps, Canoe Creek, Tytoona Caves, and Trough Creek, where this photo was taken.

How to stay productive during quarantine

April 9, 2020

As the Corona virus spreads, students need to be patient with their school administration. Students also need to stay indoors and practice social distancing.

EDITORIAL: Students need to remain patient during this time

April 6, 2020

Mindfulness activities such as meditation, yoga and breathing have been proven to be beneficial for people's mental health. The school should implement more mindfulness activities for students to decrease stress levels.

EDITORIAL: School should offer more mindfulness activities

March 6, 2020

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Catherine Fisher’s book “Incarceron” is not one to look forward to

March 3, 2020

Editorial Cartoon: Cameron Mauk

Editorial Cartoon: Cameron Mauk

February 19, 2020

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New series on Netflix, The Circle, has people begging for a season two

February 18, 2020

Cheer for Altoona.
On Sept. 20, 2019, the student section showed their school spirit by dressing up and cheering for the football team. Although many students and staff work hard to show their school spirit, attending after-school games and activities can become difficult for many.

EDITORIAL: Students shouldn’t be expected to have school spirit

February 4, 2020

Icy cold! The days count down until the b-building will be torn down. The 2020-2021 school year will begin in the new building adjacent from the current A building.

Dear Altoona Administration

February 3, 2020

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