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On Sunday, May 3, State High’s Thespians Troupe 5029 presented its annual Senior Cabaret in the Performing Arts Center (...
05/07/2026

On Sunday, May 3, State High’s Thespians Troupe 5029 presented its annual Senior Cabaret in the Performing Arts Center (PAC), capping off a year of productions with a fully student-directed showcase under this year’s theme: “You Will Be Found.”

Unlike the troupe’s regular productions—“Clue” in November and “Legally Blonde: The Musical” in February—Cabaret is conceived, cast, rehearsed, and directed entirely by seniors, with no direction from adults.

Read seniors’ reflections on their Thespians careers using the link in bio.

Article and photo by Nate Tranell

Somewhere in America, in the time it takes you to read this sentence, three people will need blood. At Key Club’s April ...
05/05/2026

Somewhere in America, in the time it takes you to read this sentence, three people will need blood.

At Key Club’s April blood drive, accounting for the Red Cross’s estimate that one donation saves three lives, the 32 State High students who donated blood may have saved 96 people they will never meet.

Read Nate Tranell’s case for giving blood using the link in bio.

Article and photo by Nate Tranell

Congratulations to our photo editor, Ellory Potter, on his Jostens Look Book achievement!! Out of more than 3,300 entrie...
04/24/2026

Congratulations to our photo editor, Ellory Potter, on his Jostens Look Book achievement!! Out of more than 3,300 entries submitted across North America, Ellory’s photo was honored as the fourth place photo in the graduation category. Ellory is this the first State High student to place in the Jostens Photo Contest, and his work will be featured in the 2027 Look Book. Congrats Ellory!!

Many students recognize the familiar faces of the four assistant principals at State High, but how many know the individ...
04/22/2026

Many students recognize the familiar faces of the four assistant principals at State High, but how many know the individual stories and perspectives that shape our school community? National Assistant Principals Week, celebrated April 6-10, highlights the essential faces of State High’s leadership team.

Read all about the week using the link in bio

Article by Clara Kraft
Photo courtesy of Laura Tobias

State High has announced a head coaching change for the softball team, effective Monday. Former Head Coach Scott Kaminsk...
04/16/2026

State High has announced a head coaching change for the softball team, effective Monday. Former Head Coach Scott Kaminske was just five games into his first season at the helm after serving as an assistant coach for the last four years.

State College Area School District Athletic Director Loren Crispell informed the softball community of the change in an email after he told the team at Monday’s practice.

Read the news brief using the link in bio

Article and photo by Noah Radio

Paris Bakery & Café is set to open its doors at 122 West College Ave in late April of 2026, bringing new pastries, bread...
04/10/2026

Paris Bakery & Café is set to open its doors at 122 West College Ave in late April of 2026, bringing new pastries, breads and treats to downtown State College

The Parisian bakery, which first opened in 2024 at 335 Market Street in Lewisburg, PA, will open another location in State College. The pastry shop will be moving into the building of the former burger restaurant, BRGR, which closed in May of 2024.

Read more about the new bakery using the link in bio.

Article and photo by Sophie Hohlfeld

Imagine standing on stage, surrounded by high schoolers from across the country, each one illuminated by gleaming lights...
04/09/2026

Imagine standing on stage, surrounded by high schoolers from across the country, each one illuminated by gleaming lights; each one hoping for first place in one of the most prestigious science competitions in the nation. Imagine hearing your name called.

This became reality for Delta High senior Connor Hill on March 10 when he won first place in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, earning him $250,000.

Read more about Connor using the link in bio.

Article and photo by Finn Kurpiel Wakamiya

Students may have noticed, either from announcements or club advisors, an emphasis on leaving the building after school....
04/08/2026

Students may have noticed, either from announcements or club advisors, an emphasis on leaving the building after school. This safety procedure recognizes that the high school is a community building, but requires students to be supervised by a club advisor, security guard, or other district adult if they are to remain in the building after school.

Read more about State High’s updated emphasis using the link in bio.

Article and photo by Madison Mikita

Highlights from State High Publications’ annual trip to the CSPA Spring Convention! Our representatives learned from pro...
04/07/2026

Highlights from State High Publications’ annual trip to the CSPA Spring Convention! Our representatives learned from professionals and fellow student journalists while enjoying three fun-filled days in New York City.

Our final senior never has a bad word for anyone; she’s the 2025-26 Little Lion Yearbook Editor-in-Chief, Anne Yingling....
04/01/2026

Our final senior never has a bad word for anyone; she’s the 2025-26 Little Lion Yearbook Editor-in-Chief, Anne Yingling. Thank you, Anne, for everything you’ve done for State High Publications!

Thanks for following along with us as we honored all of the seniors in the home stretch of their time as leaders of State High Publications. You can support them by checking out the Lions’ Digest website using the link in our bio.

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