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On this day in 1999, Toy Story 2 premiered at the El Capitan theatre in Hollywood. The film would be the second of four movies in the Toy Story franchise. Unlike most animated sequels, Toy Story 2 was praised just as much the previous film. This film is known for its world-building and introduction of... Continue Reading →
The number-one song twenty years ago was Come on Over Baby (All I Want is You) by Christina Aguilera. Meanwhile, the number-one album at the time was "Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water" by Limp Bizkit. It was their 3rd album. Bush defeats Al Gore in closest election in history, nobody knows results... Continue Reading →
It's an exciting time for some seniors of the Minersville Area High School. Come Tuesday and it's election day, the first in which some will have the privilege of participating in. We interviewed some of the soon-to-be first time voters about their thoughts on this historical event. "I think the election, this year especially, is... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the first-edition of the Miners' Monthly Art column! Each month, a new piece of artwork from one of our very own students will be recognized on the Miner's Pub. This month's spotlight is on Sarah Hummel (Senior), and her artwork, "In Pieces." "In Pieces." "In Pieces" is part of a series of artwork... Continue Reading →
(The Cannon House Office Building, a federal facility on Capitol Hill, opened 1909) Seventeen years ago today, the U.S. Capitol was flooded with paranoia because of a toy gun. The so-called weapon was a part of a Halloween costume. Former chief of the Capitol Hill Police dept. Terrance Gainer described how the event unfolded, to... Continue Reading →
Originally released to manufacturing jobs in April, Windows 8 was about to make its launch into retail in late October, 2012 Yesterday, eight years ago, the third Presidential debate occurred between President Obama and Governor Mitt Romney. Most of the debate focused on foreign policy, the then-recent attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, the... Continue Reading →
Minersville Football's Senior standout, and 2019 All-State wide-receiver, Gabe Davis, is closing in on another school record. Gabe needs just 32 more receiving yards to move into first place on Minersville's all-time receiving yards list. The Battlin' Miners travel to Shenandoah Valley tonight, where Gabe is expected to surpass the current mark of 1,359 career... Continue Reading →
(Cast of Roseanne, Season 2, 1989) On this day in October of 1989, Janet Jackson ruled the charts with her hit single, "Miss You Much." It would be the first of eight singles off her successful senior LP, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814. The single would achieve great success, garnering the most airplay over the... Continue Reading →
CSBBH (Community and School Based Behavioral Health) is a counseling program with an office in Minersville High School. You may remember the program as "New Story" at the elementary center. The base at the high school furthers CSBBH's mission to provide support to all children, grades K-12. The program is state funded and offers individuals... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1986, Andrew Lloyd Weber's iconic interpretation of The Phantom of the Opera debuts at the West End theatre in London. Weber's version of Phantom would go on to be incredibly successful, winning the 1986 Olivier Award and the 1988 Tony Award for best musical. Michael Crawford, the original phantom would win... Continue Reading →
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