Hello everyone and welcome to the Perfect Distractions, where I find out what is distracting the people of Avonworth while in their classes. Sadly this is the last one I will be doing for now, and I may start doing it again, but that is for another time. Today we are looking at Sophomore Matthew…
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“The World Tour” Sleeping with Sirens and Pierce the Veil
Two of the most notable bands in punk music have been taking the world y storm on their world tour, rightfully titled “The World Tour.” Presented by Rockstar Energy Drink, Sleeping with Sirens and Pierce the Veil are putting on some of the best live shows any music lover would enjoy attending. Opening acts Pvris…
Add Incentives To Make Healthier SNAP Recipients – Guest Editorial by Zach Chandler
Almost 47 million people across the United States received food stamps in 2014 according to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). The number did decrease slightly but not much from 2013. The Food and Nutrition Act passed in 2008 says users may not buy tobacco or alcohol with the SNAP program. Also non-food items, and luxurious…
#outfitoftheday: Oversized Sweaters
Like most winters in Pittsburgh, these past few weeks have given our winter coats a run for their money. With temperatures dropping below zero seemingly every few days, two hour delays hardly come as any surprise anymore. This does, however, make many things about those delay-less days harder to cope with–like getting dressed in the…
Crazy-D and the Missing shirt
This past weekend, Crazy-D had a basic procedure to get his wisdom teeth removed. Yes, even big time music stars are everyday people sometimes that have to go through basic surgeries such as this. Was Crazy-D a little hopped up on medications? It was hard to tell thanks to him not posting anything to any…
Keeping Up With the Kast ft. Sophie Thompson
“Being an understudy is harder then you may think” says sophomore Sophie Thompson. Sophie is the understudy for the Cat in the Hat in Seussical; as well as being an understudy, Sophie has three smaller parts in the chorus. “It’s a lot of work but I’m okay with it” says Sophie when I asked her…
Propaganda, Politics, and literally ANYTHING. The Perfect Distractions 4
Hello everyone and welcome to the Perfect Distractions, where I find out what is distracting the people of Avon Worth while in their classes. Today we are looking at Sophomore Brandan (That is how it is spelled) Hart and his everyday Distractions. Brandan is the kind of person who gets distracting by the simplest things…
Government Prosecution of Whistleblowers Must Be Relaxed
Whistleblowing is an act that is completely necessary in today’s ever-changing corporate environment. The sole purpose for prosecuting whistleblowers is to protect the people who do not want what is best for the general public from being caught up in their own wrongdoings. In today’s society, corruption can be found everywhere. There are always going…
Will the Affordable Care Act Improve Healthcare in the U.S.? – Guest Editorial by Hannah Grachen
The Affordable Care Act, often referred to as Obamacare, is not improving healthcare for people in the U.S. Does Obama care provide quality healthcare, accessible health care, and affordable health care. The Act states that it will increase the quality, accessibility, and affordability of healthcare in the U.S. According to obamacarefacts.com “If you like your…
No Further Censorship of Video Games
Violent video games do not need to be censored by the government, and that parents should be the ones to stop their children from playing games they deem inappropriate. Claim: For many years now there has been a group known as the Entertainment Software Rating Board, or ESRB for short. The group has been a…