Is there ever really a time where fans should be sending death threats to any athlete? Brandon Jacobs, a running back for the New York Giants, was sidelined the Giants opening game this season with a hamstring injury. Because of this, he received a death threat. A person took to Twitter to vent about Jacobs…
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Sony Was Justified For Pulling The Interview From Theatres – Editorial
As 2014 ended, did the world see releasing a movie as an“act of war”? Usually, governments use this label towards retaliations of hostile crimes, acts of genocide towards certain groups, or malicious words of downgrading or hurt. These words are not usually associated with movies, but in fact it was a movie that possibly stood…

What I Want to Happen in 2015 – Editorial by Kat Kosko
Isn’t it weird to think that now we are as far away from the year 2030 as we are 2000? I know a lot of people who were born in the year 2000 and I know that they always thought it seemed like 2030 is light years away and 2000 was only 2 years ago….

Next New Year’s, Feel Free to Be Low-Key – Editorial by Nick Horwat
So many people seem to want me to go to a party, or a few parties, or even watch a huge party in some other town I don’t live in on New Years eve. But is having this big day really that important? Not really. Does society put on pressure that it is a necessity…

Fashion Trends to Keep in 2015 – by Maggie Moore
There have been a lot of interesting trends throughout the years – huge puffy dresses, leg warmers, tie dye and everything in between. But trends like the jean jacket, high waisted jeans, scarves, and oversized sweaters are making a huge comeback. You see people everywhere wearing those articles of clothing. Its very interesting considering our generation…

Shut It Down: The Plant that is Making You Sick – editorial by Ethan Woodfill
Take in a deep breath. Do you know what you’re breathing in? Whereas smoking is a choice, chances are, if you live in or around Pittsburgh, you’re breathing in a whole lot of cancer, heart problem, and asthma- causing particles, all of which you have had no say of breathing in. I hate to break…

Matthew Lewis Interviews Mrs. Clare
In this interview, Matthew Lewis talks with Avonworth’s new Vice Principal Mrs. Clare.

Perron Will Produce with the Pens
Since December 22nd the Penguins are 2-4-1, although, still holding tightly on to a tie for the top spot in the Metropolitan Division with the New York Islanders. Both teams only a point behind a tie for first place between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadians. Montreal has been on doing outstanding as of…

Golden Era of Pittsburgh Sports
When the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrated their 2009 Stanley Cup Victory, reporters asked a very young Evgeni Malkin what it meant for him and his teammates to be sharing the championship with the Pittsburgh Steelers who had won Super Bowl XLIII earlier in the year. Through broken English, the Penguins rising star jokingly said, “Go…

Do The Vamps Have the Power to Make it World Wide?
Give it up to the United Kingdom for being the homeland of so many great music artists. Their newest big time upcomer is a foursome called The Vamps. Their first album Meet the Vamps reached number two on the UK albums chart and topped at number 40 in America. They have a very distinct pop…