In recent years, the phrase “Climate Crisis’” seems to have infiltrated itself into our day-to-day lives. In addition, it’s been used by nearly every industry to promote their “sustainable” products. Some of these products are sustainable or significantly better for the environment than their predecessors- take paper cups instead of plastic ones, or better yet…
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Food Review: Candy Cane Isle at Target Great For Seasonal Start
When you are craving something spicy, chocolatey, or even something fruity, a candy cane shouldn’t come to mind. Or should it? The selection at Target® was very wide. They had everything from spicy to sweet to savory. So many different brands of candy had resorted to candy canes in the Christmas season. I had…
Music Review: Playboi Carti’s Evolution Is Real on Whole Lotta Red
Whether you love him or hate him, it is impossible to deny that Playboi Carti is one of the most followed and influential artists in rap. His minimalistic style and focus on beats over lyrical quality make him a controversial figure, but it has created one of the most dedicated fanbases in music today. This…
Break Up The Core By Moving One Piece – Pittsburgh Penguins 2021 And Beyond Editorial
For 15 years the Pittsburgh Penguins have been blessed with three superstars in the NHL. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kristopher Letang, known as the core of the team, have brought the Penguins organization three Stanley cups in their time here . After the Penguins 2017 championship, there have been ongoing rumors of the core…
Niomi’s Notes: If Life gives you Omicron, maybe make Hot Cocoa Bombs and Banana Bread?
The past two years have consisted of a rollercoaster of unexpected changes. Within these past few years, the news on TV has consisted of COVID, vaccines, and masks. However, at the beginning of this school year, the pandemic looked as though it was to possibly be a thing of the past in the near future….
PowderPuff Football Returns To Lenzner Field After A Year of COVID Shutdowns
Somewhere between the Lady Lopes Soccer State Championship Run, Children’s Grief Awareness Day, and the start of practices for winter sports, the Powderpuff football game found a way to return Monday evening, November 22nd, after COVID disrupted the tradition in 2020. In the return game, the Sophomore and Senior team won 30-24 – they are…
Children’s Grief Awareness Day 2021
Loss can happen at any age. Children’s Grief Awareness Day brings awareness to children’s bereavement. On Thursday, November 18th, students gathered at the Lenzer Football Field from 6-8 to acknowledge Children’s Grief Awareness Day by lighting luminaires and walking in honor of their late loved ones. Children’s Grief Awareness Day is a day created by…
Girls Soccer Season 2021: A Historic Run Towards Hershey
After a heartbreaking 2-1 loss in the state championship to Allentown Central Catholic, the Lady Lopes Soccer team came back to Pittsburgh 2nd place in the state and silver medalists, capping off one of the best seasons in recent memory. While they were unfortunately not able to bring home the title, their season was…
Girls’ Volleyball Team Ends 2021 Season With Playoff Wins, Key Experiences
After wrapping up a 16 win regular season and a deep run in WPIAL playoffs, it’s safe to say that Avonworth’s girls volleyball team not only had an excellent season, but some may call it historic. First Team: Maggie Colenbrander Avonworth 3 5-9 Sr. OH Sophie Culley Avonworth 11 6-0 Jr. MH Abbi…
Bowling Team Rebuilds Again But With Large Turnout of New Bowlers
“We have more bowlers than we do shirts,” said coach Dan Simkins as the bowling season begins to roll out with a noticeable amount of new players. Over the past year, the bowling team lost one of its star players, Max Fischer, who graduated in 2020. This leaves a question about what the future of…