Movies with Maura Issue #2:Priscilla (2023): If you’ve watched Baz Luhrmann’s 2022 film, Elvis, featuring Austin Butler, you’re familiar with a version of the story that is vastly different from the one portrayed in Sophia Coppola’s 8th feature-length film. Taking inspiration from Priscilla Presley’s memoir, Elvis and Me, it’s an interesting portrayal of the manipulative,…
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Softball 25-26: New Coaches and Captains Lead Lady Lopes to Playoffs
New coaches bring new opportunities to the Lady Lopes, who find themselves fielding a majority of 9th and 10th grade athletes after a stretch of 11th and 12th grade starting talent. Bill Mislan is the new head coach with Kelly Kerr and Jim Lucot as his assistants. Each of them has a great depth of…
Luke’s Energy Drink Review – Ghost Blue Raspberry Flavor
There are so many options for energy drinks, why choose Ghost’s Blue Raspberry Flavor? Word of Mouth- I first saw this flavor on You Tube, mostly through Brian Bro’s Golf who have a partnership with Ghost. Brand- Ghost is a very quality brand with other good flavors such as: Sour Strips Rainbow, ‘Merica Pop, Welches…
AHS Lacrosse, Year 1
The Avonworth Lacrosse Club completed a season of ‘firsts’ in the spring of 2026, following their approval and official formation in October. Although “most of the guys are new to lacrosse,” the boys have been seeing rapid progression in their practices. Senior Richard Malsch, who like many on the team are also new to the…
Shifting Perspectives on AI – AHS Students Share Viewpoints
Artificial Intelligence has been a trending topic in the news lately, with society’s views on how AI benefits and harms people fluctuating dramatically over the past few months. Translating that into the school experience, many students have various opinions regarding the use of AI and its pros and cons. A couple of students shared that…
NeeDohs Across AHS – A Look Into The 2026 Trend
If you walk into any classroom at Avonworth, you’re sure to see them. A rainbow of orbs, cubes, and teardrops grasped in every student’s hands, the pressure of each squeeze revealing interiors of white foam or clear sludge. These common phenomena are all NeeDoh, a popular brand of stress toy that has taken over the…
Unserious Editorial: If There Is No Pitbull, Did An AHS Dance Really Happen?
Friday, May 1st was Avonworth’s 2026 prom. For the current senior class, this is the final school dance of our lives. Unfortunately for us, there was a devastating, truly disheartening absence that has us still mourning almost a week later. You may want to sit down for this. If you’re already sitting, go ahead and…
Seniors Sweep Duquesne Young Ethicist Essay Contest
At Avonworth High School, seniors in Mr. Tuffiash’s AI and Ethics class wrote essays for Duquesne’s 2nd Annual Young Ethicists High School Essay Contest. Students spent 6 weeks writing essays to answer the prompt: “How do we stay human in the age of AI?” Avonworth swept the competition, getting first, second, and third place, as…
Steelers 2026 Draft: B to B+ Rating
The 2026 Steelers draft class was interesting to say the least. Lets Recap every Steelers Draft Pick. First Round Pick 21- Max Iheanachor- Arizona State- OT Many Steelers fans were originally upset at this pick because of the Eagles and them trading up for WR Makai Lemon. But over time, and looking more into Max,…
Rory Goes Back-to-Back: 2026 Masters
After his breakout win at last year’s Masters, Rory McIlroy wins the 2026 Masters, joining Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger as the only four back-to-back champions. Rory’s first 2 rounds were some of the best ever at Augusta National at -12, before a setback in round 3, shooting +1, going into the final round…