November 8, 2016 marked a monumental day that will rewrite history books. To many it was a tragic day as the nation found out that the winner of the 2016 presidential election, and the 45th President of the United States, was none other than businessman turned politician, Donald Trump. I, for one, took the…
Author: Megan McAleer
Currently co online editor-in-chief with Megan Williams. Graduate of Journalism 1 and 2.
“Unfriended”: A new style of movie
The movie “Unfriended” has been talked about since the beginning of 2015. But, was it worth all the hype? “Unfriended” came out on April 18 2015, no longer keeping the hype. The plot was decent, bringing a new style to movies that highlights the dangers of bullying (warning, spoilers ahead). The movie takes place entirely from…
Remembering the Holocaust
On Friday May 1 Judah Samet, a Holocaust survivor came to speak to the sophomore class. Mr. Samet a survivor of Bergen-Belsen was liberated by a Jewish- American soldier in the spring of 1945. Mr. Samet and a majority of his family were finally free from Nazi arms and life in Bergen-Belsen. During Mr. Samet’s…
Allergy Season Blues – 2015 Style
According to HealthDay News, “The unusually warm spring weather in New York and other parts of the eastern United States has trees and other plants blooming much earlier than normal, which could mean a long and intense allergy season.” So while Spring means warmer weather and flowers popping up overnight, no more dark skies and empty…
#ShowNotTell students restore “faith in humanity”
An inspired group of students partook in a large act of kindness not for a senior project or a school club, but because they simply wanted to make a positive difference. Freshmen Lily Jensen, Twesha Modi, Gabriela Grachen, Kiara Devese, Alaine Giovengo, Isabel Talarico, Leila Wynnychyj, Katie Carlson, Brooke Mellon, and Jennie Morris decided to…
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…
Middle School Bus Overcrowding – Difficult for Everybody
For two weeks now Avonworth High School students have not been permitted to ride the Middle School bus home from extracurricular activities unless they have a pass signed by Mrs. Clare. Many students have voiced their opinions about the subject saying things along the lines of “ugh” and “the fact that I need a bus…
Mattress Factory Artist Visits Galleries Project Participants
John Pena is a Pittsburgh based artist that came to talk to the Mattress Factory galleries group on Tuesday February 24. Pena has a new perspective on what art is. He has created projects and installations such as racing with clouds, creating a pirate radio station that plays extinct bird sounds, and sending a letter…
Keeping Up With the Kast: A Final Reflection
Okay, don’t get me wrong but I love writing. But writing about the same topic every day and get a little annoying, tiresome, or just plan boring. For the past week I would come into my Journalism two class with a total of six kids in it and we would all get in our seats…
Keeping Up With the Kast ft. Sophie Thompson
“Being an understudy is harder then you may think” says sophomore Sophie Thompson. Sophie is the understudy for the Cat in the Hat in Seussical; as well as being an understudy, Sophie has three smaller parts in the chorus. “It’s a lot of work but I’m okay with it” says Sophie when I asked her…