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On Dec. 6, an unnamed suspect shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City at 6:44 a.m.. He fled to Central Park, eventually...
On Dec. 20, Ben Cossitor’s Advanced and Studio Theater class will be putting on an ensemble of Christmas shows. The shows will be: “It’s...
In the United States, cancer rates are increasing, especially among young people. This steady incline has resulted in the majority of Americans...
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Charlie Kephart, Mattie Baker, Emmalee Martyak, Madison Aboud, Andie Kephart, and Emma Hovan | November 26, 2024
Read Story - FeaturesJunior collects over 4000 hours of community service
Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief | November 18, 2024
Read Story - FeaturesReporter Melissa Krainer talks with each of the candidates about their background, political aspirations and solutions to issues relevant to the student population
Melissa Krainer, Reporter | November 4, 2024
Read Story - FeaturesGame memorializes two students
Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief | October 31, 2024
Read Story - FeaturesChemistry classes create element icosahedrons
Melissa Krainer, Reporter | October 7, 2024
Read Story - FeaturesMeet the candidates
Charlie Kephart, Madison Aboud, Rylan Cagle, Noah DiVentura, Adrielle McNeal, Haven Femea, Mack Callan, Emma Hovan, and Andie Kephart | September 26, 2024
Read Story - FeaturesThe high school has recruited eight new teachers for the 2024-25 school year. While some may be familiar faces, others are brand new to the district and hope to make an impact during their first year at the high school.
Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief | September 20, 2024
Read Story - FeaturesWith each election season comes a group of people who will be participating for the first time. Whether they simply haven’t participated before or they were previously ineligible, many first time voters find themselves in need of some direction before the first time they go to vote. Like most new experiences, voting for the first time may be something that high school students need guidance through. Students often rely on the internet, but they can also rely on the teachers and other adults that work within schools to assist them and provide them with resources and advice in order to help them navigate through these new experiences.
Emmalee Martyak, Associate Editor | September 6, 2024
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Officers Gregory McNeal and Sean Riley have visited two of Joel Gilbert’s drivers’ education classes within the last three weeks. Within those weeks, they have visited...
The Seth Goheen Trio began as just an idea. “Isaac [Hillard] and I pondered the idea for a while,”...
The year of 2024 has seen a new edition to the extracurriculars of Altoona Area High School: The Bowling...
The Altoona Area School District Foundation awarded a grant to Jessica Hogan and Eli Mencer’s biology...
On Oct. 21, the school board approved the Feminine Hygiene Products Grant Program. This funding gives...
The Season Greetings podcast is all about the seasons. We talk about the activities, fashion, music, recipes that match that season and so much more.
Thanksgiving Edition
Join us on the To Be Frank podcast where host, Lincoln Frank, and co-host, Cider Ayala, discuss the ins and outs of the Altoona Area High School. We will talk about issues we see inside the school and how different solutions could apply to the situation.
Lincoln and some other members of the Mountain Echo detail how they feel getting back into the year as well as have some fun with the podcasting equipment.
New podcast weblog
TheFatesUnraveled is a humorous and engaging podcast that takes listeners on a journey through the magical world of musical theater.
On Dec. 6, the swim team faced Richland Senior High School and Cambria Heights. This was the first meet of the season. The girls took home the win 97-69-67, and the boys were...
After 15 years, Altoona has decided to bring back their intramural sport program. Intramural sports are sports played between teams made up...
There is no shortage of holiday movies, no matter what genre or tropes a person prefers. In honor of this massive variation, we decided to try our hand at three entirely different--but...
If you were to show an alien a picture of Asia and Europe, give them a definition of what a continent is (to the extent that there is even a definition) and explain away Greenland...
With the holiday season underway, spotting holiday-themed merchandise or hearing holiday music when out becomes more and more inevitable. However,...
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