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Vape detectors go in the corner of the bathroom like the black box drawn on the wall or is on the ceiling where you see the white circle above. Many districts are opting to use detectors.
Vape detectors in high school bathrooms
Evan Wohlbach , Writer • November 28, 2023

High school youth vaping in school along with out of school has become such a major issue that schools in the Lehigh Valley have installed vape detectors to try and prevent...

Weekly news update
Weekly news update
Bode Spencer, Writer • November 28, 2023

The news around the world, especially right now, affects our everyday world and life. It has a major impact on what we see, how we think and the knowledge that we consume....

Lisa Petetos last school photo.  Peteto will be missed by both students and staff who hope shell return for a visit throughout the year.
A Saucon favorite leaves
Evan Wohlbach , Writer • November 27, 2023

Lisa Peteto has left Saucon Valley High School after working at the school for years. Lisa had worked at the high school for 20 ½ years until October. Lisa was one of Saucon's...

Halloween is not only a holiday for candy and treats, it is also a holiday where the majority of Americans love dressing up in creative costumes.
History of the costume
Evette Urban, Writer • October 27, 2023

Halloween has been a fan favorite holiday for years and is the one time a year people get to eat tons of sugar, and be someone that they didn’t know they could be. The holiday...

Senior Prince Aris Becomes King For a Weekend
Senior Prince Aris Becomes King For a Weekend
Brooke Bleam, Writer • October 17, 2023

In the beginning of October, Saucon Valley High School held its annual homecoming week. There were many activities and events that led up to the homecoming football game against...

Students sit in the cafeteria looking at their phones during lunch.  Many students use their phones during lunch since they are not allowed to use them throughout the school day during class.
Should students have phone or not?
Olivia Henszey, Writer • November 28, 2023

As we all know, high schoolers love their phones. But could this become a problem when they are in school?  Cell phones enable students to connect and...

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Superbad characters Evan and Seth at the end of the movie. Source: Flickr
Top 10 high school movies
Rylea Townsend, Writer • May 12, 2023

There’s a specific genre of movies made to appeal to younger audiences: high school movies. They typically fulfill a general set of stereotypes and use...

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Wrestling is a big deal in the valley and beyond.  Many students commit to the sport at a very young age in order to develop the skills that the sport requires.
The battle of the sports
Olivia Kuehner, Writer • May 9, 2023

Many people have wondered: What is the hardest sport? As humans we like to believe that whatever we do must be the hardest. If you play lacrosse chances...

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There used to be study halls at the high school, but they were removed during the last schedule change.  Some students wish they had extra time during the school day to work on classwork and homework.
Bring back study halls
Anthony Sipos, Writer • May 9, 2023

A study hall is a timeframe during the school day where students participate in studying for upcoming assignments and committing to other assignments such...

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The 23’ seniors sitting for their class portrait. The senior class will say goodbye to Saucon on June 2 of 2023.
Saying goodbye to class of 2023
Ethan Wildrick, Writer • May 9, 2023

As the 2022-2023 school year comes to a close, the class of 23’ seniors begin to look back on their time in SVHS. “Honestly, I’m having a lot of...

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Open gyms start up soon to get the players ready for the season this winter.  Regardless of interest in the team, open gyms offer students an opportunity to begin training and enjoying the sports they love.
Girls basketball team lacks interest for the 2023 season
Marin Bowers, Writer • November 28, 2023

The girls basketball team has a shortage of girls for this season, with only five players. The lack of...

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Freshman Dayna Holzbaur is a new member to the Saucon Valley girls’ soccer team, sporting number 27.
A determined journey back to soccer from double leg injuries
Ava Riehl, Writer • November 28, 2023

For most, if not all athletes, injuries are a looming worry that people hope do not happen, let alone...

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The NBA finals will end on June 18.  The finals featured a number of lower ranked teams coming out on top leaving it hard to make predictions of who could take home the trophy.
NBA playoff underdog teams
Constantine Donahue May 17, 2023

The 2023 NBA playoffs have been nothing short of exciting. There has already been history made just in...

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The NFL draft was held in April and was the 88th annual draft.  Eagles fans have high hopes for the next season and hope the draft secures a number of skilled players.
Philadelphia Eagles draft review
Constantine Donahue May 17, 2023

The Philadelphia Eagles have put a few promising seasons together over the past years, but have also...

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The NBA playoffs is an annual best-of-seven tournament.  The most recent champions were The Golden State Warriors.
2023 NBA First-Round Playoff Matchups
Constantine Donahue May 9, 2023

The NBA playoffs are always an exciting time of the year. In the past 4 years, we have seen 4 different...

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