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The Beacon

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

The Beacon

The Student News Site of Dallastown Area High School

The Beacon

Members of the crew gather for the official program photo for The Lightning Thief. Crew members work with various off stage elements such as lights, sound, and moving props. Student directors are also pictured.
What Happens Behind the Curtain?
Kendyl McPherson, Reporter • May 1, 2024

As the stage lights dim and the curtains are drawn, audiences see plays and musicals come to life on stage. But what truly goes into the work...

The 3rd annual silent disco was held at Dallastown. 5 neighboring school districts participated with the same goal of promoting autism awareness.
April is for Awareness
April 19, 2024
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Conan Grays third and most recent album: Found Heaven (Republic Records).
Release Radar: Found Heaven
Kirsten Raab, Reporter

Many people love music from the 80s. The only unfortunate thing is there can’t be more 80s music to be released. After all, we’re in a completely different decade.  Thankfully, singer and songwriter Conan Gray released...

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Physics Olympics Showdown
Austin Miller, Reporter

On February 21 to February 22, the Physics Olympics took place in the Dallastown Area High School, with the first place winning team, “Infinite...

The doubleheader game was Youth Night where younger players were able to support the high school teams for free if wearing their team jerseys. Photo Submitted.
Lax Shows Love
April 11, 2024
FBLA takes their annual trip to the intermediate school to teach students about cyber safety. Photo via FBLA Twitter
FBLA Teaches Cyber Safety
Larissa Swisher, Reporter • March 20, 2024
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This graphic shows all the ways that people can be bombarded with hate and negative messages on social media.
Social Media Normalizes Hate
Larissa Swisher, Reporter

When you think about social media, what is your first thought? Many people would say platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or Snapchat. Others might use words like entertaining...

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