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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

Junior Brooke Landis (right) altered her own dress. She's a very crafty individual and was able to save money using that skill.

From One Prom to Another

Maggie Polek, Social Media Editor June 1, 2026

Prom is a huge part of the classic high school experience; from the photos to the post-prom plans, everything has to be perfect. However, the most crucial part of most girls' planning is finding the ideal...

Navy blue graduation cap decorated with white and yellow gems with a sun design outlined in white pencil.

Con-grad-ulations!

Christina Cassell-Jackson, Reporter June 1, 2026

The final few days are approaching for seniors as they get ready for their graduation ceremony. Many are beating “senioritis” and being very creative when it comes to decorating their cap, tying in...

Hannaversary

Hannaversary

Christina Cassell-Jackson, Reporter May 12, 2026

Hannah Montana had always been a fashion icon for my younger self as I grew up on 2000's fashion. Her girly glitterly outfits with layered garments never failed to make heads turn and her pop-up makeup...

Senior Maggie Polek posed her tulips on the prop bike at Flinchbaugh's after gathering them at Tulip Fest.

Snap Into Spring

Alyssa Kusmierski, Reporter April 30, 2026

April showers bring May flowers, but for Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market, the flower season begins much earlier than that. With over 200,000 brightly colored tulips and daffodils, and...

Dallastown's 2016 Senior issue's theme was Rolling Stone, highlighting the year's pop culture through the school. This photo uses the Instagram filter "Rio De Janeiro" which was highly trending during the year.

Oh, 2016 is SO Back!

Emma Kuhn, Reporter April 30, 2026

Music is blasting in your headphones, you’re feeling stress-free, and Instagram is up; guess what? It’s 2016.  2016 has been remembered as one of the most significant years for pop culture. Global...

Mrs. Guttridge and her friends pose for a photo in the early 2000s. Fashion of that time period is making a comeback. (Guttridge)

Flashback Fashion

Lillian Quidey, Reporter October 13, 2025

Low-rise jeans, henley tops, baby tees. These were all clothing trends in the 2000s that are now coming back in style. Mostly it's Gen Z that is bringing it back so it's like they're following their...

Students are photographed wearing clothing of the grunge era in the 1995 edition of Dallastown's yearbook "The Spectator."

Ripped Jeans and Angsty teens

Jack McMurray, Reporter October 8, 2025

Back in the 90s, America was dominated by sweaty, angsty teens who loved mosh pits, flannel t-shirts, ripped jeans, and most importantly, grunge music.  Now, in 2025, the angst, music, fashion, and attitude...

Why do we decorate caps?

Why do we decorate caps?

Mya Barney, Reporter June 5, 2025

Graduation is full of many traditions, but decorating caps is becoming a huge one. What started out as a small way to show personality has turned into a huge display of creativity. Why do we do it? What’s...

The Hoodie That Took Over Hallways

The Hoodie That Took Over Hallways

Warren Kabamba, Reporter June 1, 2025

Fashion in school is always changing, it’s all for the most part one big cycle. What students wear currently will be completely different 5 years from now. Lately, today's fashion in school caters...

Photos combined by students at Dallastown who have contributed to the rising trend. Dallastown 2025 Mini-Thon even got a bit of the spotlight.

(Photos by Carter Lewis, Zen Avery Garcia, Graphic by Jade Bradenbaugh)

The Digital Camera Craze

Jade Bradenbaugh, Reporter March 28, 2025

Fashion trends are recycled every 10 to 15 years. The fashion of the 2000s is coming back in the 2020s, and it’s fascinating to discover what else was brought back with low-rise jeans and yoga pants. A...

The Chic Secondhand Boutique on S. Queen St. is one of many thrift shops visited by Dallastown shoppers. (Willow Stout)

The Thrift Shift

Nate Mathison November 14, 2024

Not too long ago, thrifting was looked down upon, and even being sighted in a thrift shop was terrifying. Now, it’s the ideal shopping place for most of Dallastown. How did this shift happen, and...

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