Rumors are swirling around the MLB about Andrew McCutchen not being a Pirate player next season. These rumors may be coming true as the week goes on. The Pirates front office is aggressively trying to trade McCutchen by the end of the Winter Meetings. Most Pirate fans are frustrated by this possible decision, considering McCutchen has been the…
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Ryan’s Metal Reviews: Slipknot’s Debut Album Still #1
Here’s a question for all the maggots (aka. Slipknot fans). What’s your favorite Slipknot album? Corey Taylor, the lead singer of the heavy metal band, Slipknot, still describes the eponymous debut album as his favorite Slipknot record. He describes the whole experience from 1999-2001 as “so crazy!” They went through many insane experiences, from performing…
Twelfth Night Sells Out All Shows
Avonworth Drama’s production of Twelfth Night, one of William Shakespeare’s most well-known comedies, finished its 4-day run this Saturday night with what actors said was the “best run of the show season”. Twelfth Night’s cast and crew had worked tirelessly to optimize the production for each night’s new audience. The cast, along with director Deborah…
Holiday Celebrations Point-Counterpoint: When Is Too Soon, When Is Just Right?
Personally, I (Miranda Chrvala) believe that it is appropriate to start celebrating the winter holidays in mid-June. Getting ready for Christmas in the summer time is appropriate because it allows you to start thinking about how you are going to celebrate with lots of time to spare. Also, this time is very economically sensible. If you…
Don’t Open, Reviews Inside #2: The Strange Talent of Luther Strode
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode is a comic written by Justin Jordan, penned and inked by Tradd Moore, and published by Image Comics. The story follows the Peter Parker esq main protagonist Luther Strode. Luther is a scrawny nerd, who is bullied at school, incapable of talking to girls (if you’re reading this, I…
America: For the People, By the People?
In his Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln stated that a government “of the people, by the people, for the people” is essential for a unified America. But is America really “for the people, by the people?” The America we know today is unique in the way that it was founded 300 years ago rather than developed…
Principal Clare to Move Schools in January
In a surprising turn of news, on November 16, 2016, Principal Emily Clare announced to the staff of Avonworth that she will be resigning this coming winter break. After recently accepting the job position as High School/Curriculum Director at West Middlesex School District, she promises to help with the transition of the new coming principal….
Ryan’s Metal Reviews: Metallica is back to kill ’em all!!
Obey your master, because Metallica is back in the game. They just released their tenth album a few days ago, and it is once again in a heavy metal style that is reminiscent of the classic albums. The album is just a pure thrasher. This record, is another holy gift for all of the true metalheads…
Steelers Stars Shine Against Colts on Thanksgiving
As the Pittsburgh Steelers left Cleveland this past Sunday, with a 24-9 win, their next focus was the Indianapolis Colts who they were scheduled to play Thanksgiving night. The Steelers have only played one Thanksgiving game since 1998. Bell rushed for 146 yards and helped Pittsburgh move closer to 500 with the win. This is a big test…
Veterans Day Celebrated With Speech and Quotes
At the end of today’s announcements, Vice Principal Dwulit, an Army Veteran herself, read the following speech: Good morning, Avonworth, this is Mrs. Dwulit and I just wanted to take a moment to recognize the significance of today. On November 11th our nation celebrates Veterans Day…it is not a somber day or one to hang our…