“G.A.T.E. meant that we always had an ally in the building, someone who would fight for your choices and help you understand life,” said senior Ryan Johnston, voicing an opinion quite popular among his fellow G.A.T.E. peers. “But now that comfort in the program doesn’t really exist anymore.” For many G.A.T.E. students, entering the high school…
Author: Chloe Raught
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Avonworth Girls Bowling Set For States
“I don’t want to jinx them,” said senior Maria Foster of her fellow bowling teammates, “But I think they have a really good chance.” The Avonworth Girls’ Bowling team, just a small and almost unheard of club four years ago, has been making their way to the top as one of Avonworth’s top performing sports…
Blue & Black or White & Gold: Why Does It Matter?
Black and blue or white and gold: that is the question. On February 26, I was genuinely concerned about the eyesight of my best friend when she told me that she saw a dress in white and gold when I clearly saw it in blue and black. It was so unbelievable to me at first…
Lopes Bowling – Four Years In and Full of Success
For such a quiet animal in the wild, the Antelopes at Avonworth have certainly made a lot of noise in athletics. When talking about the Lopes, most people are often referencing the football team, or maybe volleyball, basketball, or track. For as much as Avonworth’s sports teams get talked about, though, one very under-appreciated team…
Fashion Beat Reporting
Staring at other people’s outfits is something I’ve always done and really enjoyed doing, and I’m unashamed to admit that. That’s why I’m going to college to study fashion in the fall, and that’s also why when I was given the assignment to report on a single beat in Avonworth for a week, my obvious…
#outfitoftheday: Flannels
Flannels: they’re not just for lumberjacks anymore. Over the past couple of decades, the traditional workman shirt has become one of the biggest and most popular trends in all of fashion. Initially becoming trendy after bands like Nirvana (ironically) introduced the shirts to their fans, the shirts have come a long way. And over just…
#outfitoftheday: Oversized Sweaters
Like most winters in Pittsburgh, these past few weeks have given our winter coats a run for their money. With temperatures dropping below zero seemingly every few days, two hour delays hardly come as any surprise anymore. This does, however, make many things about those delay-less days harder to cope with–like getting dressed in the…
#outfitoftheday: Infinity Scarves
One of the most popular and versatile accessories that work well through every season is a scarf. According to collegefashion.net, scarves have been trendy since the 1800s and have gained massive popularity through the last few decades. Over the last few years in particular, infinity scarves (known as circle scarves to some) have been the…
#outfitoftheday: Dresses
Coming to school at seven in the morning when temperatures are below freezing means that a lot of high school students opt for the “comfortable” rather than “stylish” route. Looking down the halls of Avonworth High School, a lot of sweatpants, leggings, hoodies, and tee shirts can be seen–however, among all the comfy students are…