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The Student Newspaper of Dallastown Area High School in Dallastown, PA, since 1929.
The Student News Site of Dallastown Area High School

The Beacon

The Student News Site of Dallastown Area High School

The Beacon

"A Minecraft Movie" promotion poster mentioning the movies actors and release date
Courtesy of Warner Bros.

A Game Changing Flop

Colin Brown, Reporter May 12, 2025

A massive crowd of all ages rushes into the theaters, clutching tickets in their hands and walking down through the butter-scented halls. They grab popcorn, drinks, and candy and run to their seats, eagerly...

A temporary kindergarten classroom at Leaders Heights

From Old to Bold

Ethan Zorbaugh, Reporter May 9, 2025

Students moved into the new building on April 7. The new building has permanent classrooms for 2nd and 3rd graders, while kindergarten and 1st graders will temporarily move to temporary classrooms. 2nd...

Jalen Cook competes in the high jump event at a dual meet against Spring Grove on April 23, 2025 at Dallastown Area High School

Jumping To New Heights

Warren Kabamba, Reporter May 8, 2025

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s Jalen Cook! He was scoring touchdowns in the fall, jumping above the rim in the winter, now he’s breaking records in the spring, and it’s his first...

This is the cover art for Phoebe Bridgers’ second album, “Punisher.” She released this album in June of 2020 with her record label Dead Oceans (Dead Oceans)

“Punisher” is Hauntingly Beautiful

Addysen Craumer, Reporter May 7, 2025

Driving home after a long day, you watch as the sun sets and the sky turns to a gorgeous shade of deep navy blue. The sight is astounding and you are full of peace. What if I told you there was an album...

Sophomore Jane Shearer and Red Lion student Landon Knepp having fun in the Target parking lot. Knepp pushes Shearer around in the cart on their weekend adventure.

Socializing and Shopping

Emma Kuhn, Reporter May 6, 2025

It’s a Friday night, and sophomore Jane Shearer and her friends are searching for something to do. Go spend some money, maybe get a drink, or go for a drive. But where should they go first?  A certain...

The Class of 2024 watching the sun set on their last moments of high school.

Golden Hour, Grad Style

Campbell O’Neill, Reporter May 5, 2025

In 2023, the Dallastown senior class officers, Paige Langmead, Ethan Wang, Kayla Sebation and Kylie Sciuto came up with the idea of a Senior Sunrise at the beginning of senior year and a Senior Sunset...

Students intensify their focus as AP test season approaches, taking time out of their busy schedules to balance preparation and relaxation.

Stress Less About AP Exams

Abbey Reid, Reporter May 5, 2025

As the school year draws to a close, students face a multitude of challenges, from final exams and extracurricular commitments to the intense pressure of Advanced Placement exams. While not applicable...

Dallastown students enjoy caffeinated drinks everyday and use it either to wake up or improve their focus.

The Caffeine Craze

Carly Pope, Reporter May 5, 2025

Late nights dedicated to homework blend into early mornings and the struggle to wake up. How do students chase away that fog of exhaustion? Caffeine.  "Caffeine personally boosts my mood and makes...

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