As a means to conclude the Beat reporting series, I’ve decided to share information and links for donations to assist the population and wildlife of Rio Grande do Sul. The resources provided below are directed towards organizations, groups, or individuals who utilize the raised funds to distribute necessary items for dignified subsistence within shelters in…
Author: Pedro Moreira
Climate/Rio Grande do Sul Beat – Day 4
The current tragedy affecting the state of Rio Grande do Sul is not limited exclusively to humans, but also extends to the fauna and flora of the area. The intense rains experienced in the Southern region are directly related to global warming, as an increase in ocean temperatures directly contributes to a rise in the…
Climate/Rio Grande do Sul Beat – Day 3
During humanitarian crises, as experienced in Rio Grande do Sul, minority groups and communities in situations of social vulnerability tend to be impacted more severely and enduringly. In this scenario, it becomes imperative to shed light on the fact that more than 80 indigenous communities were affected by the floods in southern Brazil. Despite representing…
Climate/Rio Grande do Sul Beat – Day 2
During periods of calamity, as seen in Rio Grande do Sul, solidarity among members of a community becomes essential for the survival of people. After the onset of floods, Southern Brazil, now in a declared state of calamity, has over 2,339,508 affected and about 581,633 displaced individuals. Within this large group of people, a growing…
Climate/Rio Grande do Sul Beat – Day 1
Floods in Southern Brazil accumulate around 157 dead. The environmental imbalance resulting from anthropic actions isn’t news to a vast majority of people. However, establishing a dialogue about the momentary and long-term effects of climate change becomes indispensable in the face of phenomena like the one experienced in Brazil. To provide context, Rio Grande do…
2024 Shakespeare Monologue Scene Contest Includes Avonworth Winners
On the 30th anniversary of the Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest, 5 Avonworth students have been recognized for outstanding performances. For the Middle School monologue competition, ranging from 4th to 7th grade, Kate Jeon has qualified as a finalist and won within the Lower Division category. The Avonworth student represented Helena, a character from Shakespeare’s…
Winter Sports Wrap Up: Varsity Swimming and Diving
Starting in November 29, the ongoing 2023-2024 winter season, has proved to be a prosperous one for Avonworth’s Varsity Swimming and Diving Team. After a successful rollout, a total of 19 members of the COED Varsity Swimming Team have qualified for the WPIAL championships. Categories include: 200m IM, 100m Butterfly, 200m Freestyle, 50 Freestyle, 100…
Get to Know in 2023-2024: Mr. Patrick Kelly
For the second straight year, Mr. Kelly has been a long term sub for a Social Studies teacher at Avonworth. This year he covers Mrs. Chester’s schedule with a section of 11th grade US History, along with elective courses Psychology, Sociology, and Conspiracy Theories. He stopped by Journalism 1 after the Winter Pep Rally to…
2023 Spotify Wrapped Top Podcast Topics: Could Artificial Intelligence Destroy Humanity?
The 2023 Spotify Wrapped was released last week, and alongside it, a collection of data from Spotify’s users has become available on the internet. As part of the collected information, the most streamed podcasts and their respective most listened-to episodes become valuable instruments to track trends and notorious topics across the web. As pointed out…
Future of AI: How Artificial Intelligence Will Shape Humanity
Given the exponential growth of the artificial intelligence market throughout 2023, questions regarding the limits of technology and its impact on human life arose. Throughout history, the industrial revolutions have evidentiated the impact that the emergence of technological innovations has on human behavior and organization. When incorporated into the media and the workplace, the influence…