As a sophomore when this pandemic hit I felt lucky since I got my first year of high school in and I have more time to hopefully get a normal school year again. With everyone coming back full-time or a majority of people my mindset has changed. I have gotten so used to the hybrid…
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Original Lopes Lounge Staff Member Glad to Return To In-Person Schooling
Senior Alec Kreutzer started his return to the traditional 5 day in-person school week a few days early on Thursday, April 8th. He wrapped up his first full day of being back in the high school with his Journalism 2 class during Mod H and shared some of his thoughts about Monday, April 12th, when…
A Virtual Return-How Senior Year Looks at Home
Senior year has recently won the prize for the most adaptations in my school history. As we enter the fourth nine weeks, although it feels like September still, my entire routine has shifted. I began my final year on the two-day hybrid module, and plan to finish laying in bed with numerous blankets. So how…
First Four Day Week For Seniors A Positive Leading Into Spring Break
With a drone buzzing overhead, about 60 members of the class of 2021 gathered around in a large circle on Lenzer Field to pose for a class photo. T The morning chill means 2021 white hoodies were the apparel choice for students no longer in Group A or B, but instead now able to attend…
J1 and J2 Classes Join The Return of March Madness
After the COVID pandemic caused the cancellation of the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments in March 2020, the Journalism 1 and 2 classes joined an estimated 36 million others (according to CBS sports) across the US to fill out a March Madness bracket on Thursday, March 18th. For the members of Journalism 1,…
Alec’s Game Reviews: Super Smash Bros
Looking for something to do during lunch on these virtual days at home? If you have a Nintendo Switch, try out Super Smash Bros Ultimate. One of the most exciting parts of World of Light is fighting both Galeem and Darkhon. If you make it this far and win you win the game. Playing in…
Quaranteam- Before WPIAL Championship Success, Swim Team Preps At Home
As March rolls back around and COVID-19 hits its near one-year anniversary, the Northgate-Avonworth Varsity swim team prepares for yet another WPIAL Championship meet. Our team’s rising success has grown in the past 5 years as both boys and girls teams have held multiple consecutive undefeated seasons. Last March, these triumphs were put to a…
Pittsburgh Black Journalism History – Get to Know Martin Delany and Jackie Ormes
The next time you’re in Market Square downtown, look for the Martin Delany historical marker. Along with Jackie Ormes, they are two great figures in a number of distinguished African -American journalists throughout Pittsburgh history. Delany was primarily a doctor, but also started his own newspaper, The Mystery, and welcomed contributions from a variety of…
Alec’s Game Reviews: Marvel’s Spider Man
Returning to the Spider Man Multiverse, if you enjoyed the Miles Morales game, you’ll probably like an earlier release for PS4 – Marvel’s Spider Man. Here are a few of my favorite moments. This is the beginning of the game, I like when he puts on his suit, other people might enjoy this moment…
Snow What? Record Levels of Snow Have No Impact on Classes in 2021
Over the past few weeks, Pittsburgh and cities across the country have experienced large amounts of snowfall and freezing rain. In fact, the most recent storm to hit Pittsburgh tied a 1982 record for most snowfall in a single day, with some areas seeing up to six inches of snow. Pittsburgh has gotten 48.4 inches…