Izzy Pecosh is a sophomore at Avonworth High School, and in this interview held on 1/21/25, I asked her some get-to-know-you questions. Here are some highlights from that interview: Avonews: What is your favorite type of music to listen to? Izzy Pecosh: I’d probably say pop, mostly because it puts me in a good…
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Interview with Elena
Elena Van Mater is a sophomore at Avonworth High School and is best known for being involved in pretty much every after school activity there is. I interviewed her on Friday, January 17th and we discussed school, personal interests, and personal growth – here are a few highlights from our conversation. Avonews: What animal would…
Sub Zero Temperatures, Two Virtual Days
With the exception of seniors who presented senior projects on Monday, students enjoyed a surprise three days at home as the 1st semester wound down. Sub Zero temperatures followed an in-service day for teachers on Martin Luther King day, Monday January 20th. Here are a few glimpses at a return to virtual school like…
The Olympic Effect: How 2024 was impacted by the Olympic Games
The summer Olympics takes place once every four years, providing an opportunity for the best athletes to come together from all over the world to compete for a common goal. Not only does the Olympics promote camaraderie among athletes, but also for the spectators. Some people might have already forgotten about the games, because they…
2024 Water Bottle and Artist Trends
Two trends that were prevalent throughout the 2024 year were that of water bottles and musicians. Water bottles like Stanley Cups, Hydroflasks, and Owalas were all extremely common, as the craze for Stanley cups began to decline in response to the rise of Owalas. One student was quoted saying,” I like my Hydroflask because they’re…
Pivot to Video: How Big Techs Altered Journalistic Outlets and Consumer Behavior
An increased interdependence on social media as a medium for the diffusion of information aligned with an accelerated pace of technological advancements has led to a crisis in communication and the monopolization of the means for self-expression. Throughout the course of the previous decade, the rise of social media platforms and the subsequent formation of…
Acai Bowls – 2024 Food Trend
In the summer of 2024, acai bowls had a major uprising. With their ice-cream like texture and vibrant taste, millions of people have been attracted to try them. While they taste like a dessert, in reality, they are a very healthy option. Acai itself is a superfood that contains many antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. In…
2024 Trends: The Blockblast Takeover
Trends tend to follow a pattern of quickly rising to popularity, and then falling off just as fast after a certain amount of time. Mobile games also seem to follow this process, and rely on the shortened attention spans of its users, and the constant need to fulfill boredom. Block Blast is the current fixation…
Trends of 2024: The use of “Knee Surgery” and “Thanking Beyoncé”
Social media in 2024 is bursting with fresh slang, and students at Avonworth are diving headfirst into the chaos. From quirky gratitude expressions like “Thanking Beyoncé” to surreal phrases like “The Grinch knee surgery,” this year’s lingo is as creative as it is confusing. These phrases are not only reshaping the way students talk but…
2024 Trends: Categorizing Styles – Sporty, Coastal Grandmother, Clean Girl, and More
In 2024, the categorization of styles has been a consistent theme in fashion. There are specific categories and subcategories of styles, which can go as broad as “sporty” to as niche as “coastal grandmother.” Sometimes, these categories can overflow into different parts of people’s lives, for example, following a “clean girl morning routine” or having…