Members of Journalism 1, pictured above and below, and Journalism 2 picked their NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tournament Brackets leading up to the start on Thursday, March 16th. Here’s the championship game and bottom two brackets, picked hastily by the class:
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PA/Ohio Border Train Accident – Is the Response Enough?
On February 3 of 2023, there was a train carrying harmful chemicals, it was passing by a small Ohio city called East Palestine. The train derailed from a faulty wheel barring that overheated and caused the chemical spill. Norfolk Southern, the company owning the train, worked with government officials and determined they should burn chemicals…
2023 March Madness: Pitt V Penn State Rivalry On the Bubble
For Penn State and Pitt fans, they have one more chance to clash it out on social media. Which team will be playing in the March Madness tournament later this month? Pitt fans know the team is seeded 5th in the ACC tournament, so it’s more of a shock if the team doesn’t…
Would You Work More Hours If Child Labor Laws Changed? Students Share Perspectives After Other States Propose Changes
Several states—including neighboring Ohio, along with Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin—are currently considering adjusting their child labor laws. Although the bills differ from state to state, there are two main components. The bills seek to expand the number of hours that 14 and 15-year-olds are allowed to work. Some states are also considering allowing 16 and…
SHOUT Club Keeps Black History In Sight At AHS In 2023
February is Black History Month, a month-long celebration of Black people’s achievements in American history. Several students worked to make the celebration visible throughout the school. SHOUT club read facts over the announcements, and senior Brayden Wisniewski created posters with Mrs. Hickman. SHOUT, a social justice club, chose several black inventors to highlight for their…
Some Students and Staff Stand With Ukraine On 1 Year Anniversary Of War With Russia
It’s been over a year. The war in between Russia and Ukraine is still going on. I interviewed the choir teacher, Ms. Martin, and this is what she had to say when I asked “What do you think about the war in Ukraine” “I think it is devastating. There are so many highly populated towns…
The Best Gas Station Might Not Be Sheetz or Wawa
Sheetz and Wawa have been competing with each-other for years on end on who is the better gas station, but the situation is to divided to tell which one is better. So which one is better you ask yourself? Well actually, its neither; Its Buc-ee’s. Sheetz and Wawa are fan favorites all across PA and…
Hallmark Holiday or Honest Happiness – Opinions on Valentine’s Day
Avonews Online staff asked teachers and staff on Valentine’s Day about the holiday itself. Here’s a few opinions… Mr. Steiner, substitute teacher, former English Teacher at AHS 1970’s to 2000:“Valentine’s Day is about love, not physical, but emotional love to everyone… It’s about making everyone feel special by doing something to let them know you…
Sophomore Class Cookie Fundraiser 2023: Surprise Success
Valentine’s Day at AHS seemed to be nothing more than a typical school day in 2023. Some students sported red and pink outfits or brought in candy and cookies, but otherwise, all classes ran as usual. Despite the normalcy, the annual sophomore class cookie fundraiser was a huge success, raising about 1,100 dollars. They sold…
Red Cross Club Totes for Hope Fundraiser
Avonworth’s Red Cross Club is sponsoring a Totes for Hope donation drive through the end of February. Totes for Hope is a Red Cross project that collects personal care items for veterans in need. They package the items into kits and distribute them to homeless and at-risk veterans in Pennsylvania. The Red Cross Club, newly…