The Penguins squeaked into the postseason after having a tremendous beginning to the regular season and faltering out toward the end. Almost no professional hockey analysts do not have them making it past the first round. Here is why they will make it past the first round and even into the Stanley Cup finals. The…
Month: April 2015

Vanishing Participation Challenges Student Council
Student Council’s typically buzzing Wednesday meetings have depleted to a few still passionate, participants. At the beginning of the year, Miss Fox’s classroom was packed with people excited to aid with the annual auction, Homecoming and eventually, King of Hearts. However, as the year winds down, fewer and fewer people seem excited to participate. Miss…

Pens Report: There is Still Hope for the Playoffs
Despite what a lot of fair weather fans might think, and say, the Penguins still have a chance to make the playoffs. People have a lot of hope, but now is not the time to do it. No matter what you never lose hope in your favorite team. Saying they do not deserve a spot…

Guess the Writing
Start at the top of the page – the first sentence is for #1 below. #1 a- Dakota Thompson b- Mary Johnston c- Lauren Padalino #2 a- Shane Fitzgerald b- Madison Sheehan c- Caroline Carlson #3 a- Mary Johnston b- Nick Horwat c- Shane Fitzgerald #4 a- Dakota Thompson b- Megan McAleer c- Lauren Padalino…

Dissenting Opinion for Avonviews question
So who were the 6% that were not pictured in the print edition of the avonviews and why were they not pictured? The editorial staff respects the rights of any students who feel uncomfortable having their image run alongside a quotation within the print publication. Also, the avonews staff works diligently to provide meaningful reporting…

The Sad Truth About So-Called “Religious Freedom” Laws
As a Christian, and as a human being, I feel compelled to speak out on some of the legislation and so-called “religious-freedom” laws (laws that allow businesses to refuse service to people based on sexual orientation due to an individuals “sincerely-held religious beliefs”) that have either been passed in places such as Indiana, or are…

Crossword Puzzle Answers!
The answers to this issue’s crossword puzzle are as follows: