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Kuma seated comfortably and camly while posing for a picture.

International Cat

Zion Johnson, Reporter September 26, 2023

When the Ukrainian-Russian war began news stations highlighted the displacement of residents of Ukraine. But what about the animals that resided there? Many animals from war torn countries have found...

Dallastown teachers Barb Holtz Myers (left) and Heather Lehman (right) collaborated on the childrens book Five Second Rule. Myers wrote the story and Lehman illustrated.

All Rights Reserved

JD Prelich, Reporter September 25, 2023

After months of writing, rewriting, and illustrating, two Dallastown teachers, Barb Holtz Myers and Heather Lehman, have finally made their dream of becoming published authors a reality. Their book,...

Photo of Volcan Baru, which is the tallest point in Panama with an elevation of 11,398 feet.

Dallastown Goes Global

Austin Shipley, Reporter September 21, 2023

Many people say two is better than one, and Dallastown’s World Language Department took this saying to the next level last summer by providing students with two international travel opportunities. Over...

The DPAC crew hard at work rehearsing the fall play.

Lights, Curtains, Action!

Bryce Keller, Reporter September 20, 2023

The members of the Dallastown Performing Arts Club (DPAC) banded together to vote on their selected fall play. Only one made it through…  This year's fall play will be titled Merry Men, which will...

Julie Cioffi (Left), Max Scarcelli (Center), Victor Vaida (Right) do their special salute during halftime at Hershey.

Movin’ to the Beat

Abigayle Kusmierski and Ollie Williams September 19, 2023

Under the fluorescent stadium lights, there are an assorted few spending their Friday night waving their arms in front of the marching band. Those are drum majors, and they are the highest titled student...

Julia Marin Del Valle with her her mom and dad. This photo was taken the day she arrived in the US.

8,712 Miles Away

Olivia Burns, Reporter September 18, 2023

 For Julia Marin Del Valle doing an exchange year, and following her father’s footsteps has been a lifelong dream. Marin Del Valle’s father came to Maryland for a year when he was her age and that...

Teams from last years Down and Dirty, pose for a picture after completing their relay race.

A Muddy Start To The Year

Isabella Wilkinson and Taylor Hicks September 18, 2023

Goodbye to a dirty May and hello to a muddy fall. Down and Dirty is ready to roll this September. Last year’s Down and Dirty was held during the final weeks of school and are now hoping that the new...

Mr. Gottloeb (Left) and Scott Youcheff (Right) standing in front of Noels Rock Shop. They opened in June of 2023.

Rockin’ up York

Alexander Mihalyov, Reporter September 14, 2023

Shaking up York’s guitar scene, Noel’s Rock Shop is the newest shop in town offering many great guitars and it’s run by the much-loved Dallastown maths teacher, Mr. Gottloeb. Partnering with his...

The Peppermint Project is accepting donations via Go Fund Me to support their mission of supporting breast cancer patients.

The Peppermint Project

Kirsten Raab, Reporter September 12, 2023

Donating to charity can be very intimidating. There are millions to choose from worldwide, and people often question if the charities they donate to are valid. However, donating to charity is a good way...

The Family Behind the Curtain

Riley Danielowski, Freelance Reporter September 7, 2023

From the moment the curtains open and eventually close in Dallastown’s high school auditorium, the audience hears the flowing melodies of the “Legally Blonde” soundtrack. Many people don’t give...

Members of the Team York, a Special Olympics tennis team gather for their team photo at Wisehaven Tennis Center. Dallastown teacher Mrs. Gable is the coach of the team and many DHS students volunteer to help with the program.

More Than Just a Sport

Kirsten Raab, Freelance Reporter June 1, 2023

For some people, tennis is just a sport or an activity to take up time. For other athletes, it’s a place to belong. The Special Olympics tennis team in York County has people of all ages. Each...

A Worldwide Service Organization in our Backyard

A Worldwide Service Organization in our Backyard

Maxwell McCormick, Reporter June 1, 2023

The Rotary is one of the largest organizations in the world with a network of over 1.4 million people globally. Founded by Paul Harris in 1905, it is now known as the oldest and largest service organization....

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