The boys’ basketball teams’ 2019-2020 season had been successful enough to reach into the first round of playoffs. Unfortunately, they had also been taken out in the first round, leaving their record at 11-12. Overall, the season was filled with higher scoring games, including a few thrilling buzzer-beater wins. The boys won 51-49 against…
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Corona Virus, Australia, and Iran. What happened to 2020?
January of 2020 has been a whirlwind of a month. Between the Australian bushfires, the conflict in Iran, impeachment trials, the Coronavirus, and Kobe Bryant’s death, it seems like the world can’t go a day without receiving more bad news. Most people went into this year with a fresh mindset and thoughts of renewal, only…
Grammys Gain Clout from BTS for the Second Time
For the second year in a row, BTS went to the Grammys as the only Asian, more specific Korean, artists. Since they debuted in 2013, the American branch of the BTS Army (their fanbase name), which is around a billion fans, have wanted them to be up for some of the biggest music awards in…
Let’s Remember – Pop Culture Flashbacks: Kidd Video Review
When you were a kid, you might have been passing the time, staying out of trouble, or just getting through boredom by watching Spongebob or WonderPets or Courage the Cowardly Dog. For me, I was out of time a bit, keeping my kid media diet retro to the 60s and 70s up through the…
Billie Eillish Taking Over the Grammy’s Gives High School Students Mixed Feelings
Billie Eilish is the youngest artist to have won 5 Grammys, in large categories, at her first-ever Grammys. Yes she has made history and her fans are extremely proud of her, however now she is receiving some backlash from those who feel it is unfair to other artists who have been trying for years to…
Fast and Furious 9: Show Me the Money
If you’re anything like me the Fast and the Furious franchise bringing back Brian O’ Connor the character made famous by Paul Walker, who passed away in November of 2013, left you with a sour taste in your mouth. They have also brought in actor John Cena as Dominic Toretto’s brother, out of nowhere. It…
1917: A Fresh, Fervent Depiction of the Human Condition During ‘The Great War’
Even if you don’t like war movies, 1917 is a cinematographic masterpiece. You’ll appreciate the humanistic approach that the film spends much of its 2 hour run-time, sharing with the audience. The vivid cherry trees, beige uniforms, and the clink of the bullets fleeing the chamber of the Lee Enfield create a film that…
How Republicans and Democrats Grew and Continue to Grow So Tense
It should be clear to any American-whom is even slightly educated on politics- that our nation is more divided today than earlier points we remember. The major division between Republicans and Democrats–or conservatives and liberals– exploded after the election of 2016, where Donald Trump came out victorious. However, this massive amount of tension has existed…
Therapy Dogs Sooth Students After Midterms
Midterms can be a rough time for student, but Animal Friends and Dr. George were here to assist everyone through all their struggles. For the minuscule amount of only five dollars, students could spend two hours with the de-stressing pups. Students described being with the dogs as bubbly, relaxing, and zen. According to senior Toni…
Coach Johncour’s Football Wrap-up Remarks After Historic Season
Our beloved Varsity Football Lopes’ had a historical season this school year, fueling vivid excitement across Avonworth. Mr. Johncour, the football team’s coach, was enthralled, exclaiming, ““It was in incredible season!” Mr. Johncour was stricken with pride for how his players performed this year, stating, “To go undefeated in the regular season, win a WPIAL…