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The student news site of Boyertown Area Senior High-Sponsored by Frederick Living

BASH Cub

The student news site of Boyertown Area Senior High-Sponsored by Frederick Living

BASH Cub

A group of friends at the photobooth during Prom
Boyertown Senior Prom 2026!
Ryan Christiansen, Correspondent • May 11, 2026

On Friday, May 1st, BASH hosted their Senior prom at the SunnyBrook Ballroom. The theme of this year was Starry Night, and everyone was provided with dinner and got to participate...

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Hailey Gress speaking in WJMC meeting
Letter from the Editor: Hailey Gress
Hailey Gress, Editor-in-Chief • May 28, 2026

This is it. This year, as well as the past 2 years on the cub, have been among some of the most eye-opening years of my life. I remember going into journalism, barely being...

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Rhoads Opera House building located in Boyertown Pennsylvania
Whispers in the walls: Boyertown’s most haunted building
Aislynn Weidenmoyer, Editor • May 29, 2026

Boyertown Pennsylvania, established in April of 1866, the town has an abundance of history to tell and is home to about 4,350 people, plus additional residual residents.  One...

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Reading Phillies pitcher wearing the Hot Dog uniform.
FBLA students get to see Reading Phillies during school!
Ryan Christiansen, Correspondent • May 18, 2026

On Tuesday, May 5th, students a part of FBLA went on a field trip during school to see the Reading Phillies during one of their games. Tickets were $30 and they covered...

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Sean Mannion being announced as the new Offensive Coordinator
Eagles hire new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion
Ryan Christiansen, Correspondent • February 5, 2026

There has been some news about the Eagles during this postseason: after the Eagles' former offensive coordinator, Kevin Patullo, was let go, the Eagles signed Packers QB coach...

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Seahawks players raising the George Halas Trophy.
In epic battle, Seahawks defeat Rams to advance to Super Bowl
Ryan Christiansen, Correspondent • February 2, 2026

The NFC Championship Game took place between the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams this past Sunday, and it was a war. Both teams put their hearts into this game,...

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Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez after his game-winning interception
Patriots advance to the Super Bowl after a snowy mess in Denver
Ryan Christiansen, Correspondent • January 29, 2026

On Sunday, January 25th, the AFC Championship game occurred between the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos. With the majority of the Country receiving a huge blizzard,...

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Bracket for the NFL Playoffs after Wildcard Round
NFL Wildcard Round Review
Ryan Christiansen, Correspondent • January 15, 2026

The NFL Wildcard Round has concluded, with six matchups taking place this past weekend. There were many highlights and exciting moments in most of the games, and a lot of...

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2026 NFL Playoff Bracket
Rundown of the 2026 NFL Playoffs
Ryan Christiansen, Correspondent • January 9, 2026

It's that time of the year again, the NFL playoffs are right around the corner. Seven teams in both the AFC and NFC will have a shot at greatness. This year should be full...

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Mortality of Music
Hannah Paul and edited by Arlene Fourrien May 5, 2023

If eyes are the window to the soul, then why are all pupils shadows? One cannot see into a dark room, and I could not see past the silhouette....

The Mystery of…
Sydnee Coy and Chloe Ott February 25, 2020

Sickly white hands Pale grey eyes As innocent as a mockingbird  Watched by family Kept inside Quiet, shy and lonely No mom, no dad Just...

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TikTok has had over 3 billion downloads since 2016, and is available in 91% of the countries it can be.
Bill set to ban TikTok from U.S. Appstores expected to pass through senate.
Ethan Millard, Contributor • March 14, 2024

TikTok, the video creating and sharing social media app which saw international release in September 2017, has long been the topic of multiple controversies. Whether it was the mental health effects on young teens, fueling the spread of misinformation, or most importantly for the Bill, it's Chinese parent company ByteDance, the app has seen it's fair share of criticism over its rise within the last...

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Berks Country Earth Day event will be held at Reading City Park.
Earth Day: A history & local events
John Loos, Correspondent • April 20, 2023

Earth Day is an annual international day meant to raise awareness for the Earth and environmental protection. People spend the day at events, cleaning up pollution, planting plants, and more! The Earth Day Network says that over one billion people have participated in Earth Day affairs. History of Earth Day The 1960’s was a prime example of what happens without environmental protection laws....

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