MTSD Stands Firm on #LetChloeMarch

Natalie Sebunia, Contributing Writer

October 11, 2019

While McDowell’s marching band seniors celebrate their accomplishments during their senior night tonight at Gus Anderson field, one former McDowell High School student will be watching from the sidelines without receiving any recognition. Chloe Painter, an eighteen-year-old Villa Maria Academy student,...

Waldameer Park lights up for Halloween at the annual Pumpkin Walk

Ashlee Patron, Copy Editor

October 1, 2019

The Pumpkin Walk sponsored by The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners is taking place Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5 at Waldameer and Waterworld Park. The event is a fundraiser for the Master Gardeners, and is used to educate the public about the art and practice of garden cultivation and manag...

Hoco Prepares to Celebrate into the Night

Aaryah Belczyk, Social Media Editor and Layout Design

September 20, 2019

McDowell students will step out in their best dresses and ties to celebrate Homecoming weekend Sept. 27 and 28 to the theme of “A Night in the City.” Homecoming weekend starts off with a pep assembly on Sept 27 during school hours to hype students up for the event. Later in the day parade at 5:...

Walls Add Element of Safety to Walkway Travels

Jillian Preston, Staff Writer

September 13, 2019

McDowell has been making major changes to school security within this last year.  The newest addition to McDowell is the cement walls along the walkway connecting McDowell Intermediate High School and McDowell Senior High School.  Since the walkway is exposed, the district was concerned that th...

Use social media to increase readership

Sample Staff Member, Staff Writer

August 18, 2019

Social media platforms are the best way to drive traffic to your new site. So, set up a Facebook Fan Page, and get your audience to like your publication. Even add a Facebook Like Box to your website to increase your audience.  Then when you publish a story, add a link and teaser on your Facebook...

Customize the look and feel of your site

August 18, 2019

The look and feel of this site is created by a combination of style and layout choices. To help get you started, your site came with a preselected style, but you can change this preset style to create a different baseline look. You can change the fonts, background, general appearance, and even your...