Game 7 of the Semi-Conference Final series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers was an exciting and low scoring event. With an outstanding performance by New Yorks’ goaltender Henrik Lundqvist in games 5,6,and 7 they advanced past Pittsburgh with 4-3 series win. I believe many changes for the Pittsburgh Penguins locker room…
Category: School Life
Eulogy to an Ending Coffee Shop, and Happy Birthday to a New One
I remember the first time I went to Ben Avon’s local coffee shop, The Fire Escape. It was just over four years ago, on Halloween of 2009, and I was in the 8th grade. Though, at the time, I wasn’t a big coffee drinker, I remember trying out the ever-popular pumpkin spice latte and loving…
The Gun Epidemic
Branded as the “Guns Everywhere Bill,” the Safe Carry Protection Act allows citizens living in Georgia to carry firearms into clubs, bars, certain governmental buildings, some churches, schools, and even TSA checkpoints at airports. “House Bill 60 will protect law-abiding citizens by expanding the number of places that they can carry their guns without penalty,…
Crossword Puzzle Answers
Here are the answers to the crossword puzzle from the latest edition of the avonews.
High Expectations for Baseball Team Not Being Met
The Avonworth baseball team has had many ups and downs this year. After losing 17-0 in a section game against New Brighton, they won their next game 2-1 against South Side Beaver, the best team in the section. Junior shortstop Eric Lippert said, “Our talent this year looks like we have the potential to be…
Man of La Mancha Review
On April 4th, the unveiling of Avonworth’s production of Man of a La Mancha took place. A variety of grades ranging from seventh to twelfth took the stage in an attempt to make the auditorium transform from a low-lighted theater into the magical land of La Mancha. The orchestra beings the show with a fantastic…
Stanley Cup Pops Up in Pittsburgh
NHL Playoffs start on Wednesday April 16, 2014 and the Stanley Cup has already arrived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Hockey fans in Pittsburgh had a chance to see the cup in person. Phil Pritchard,Stanley Cup handler, was also at the event and the fans were able to meet him also. The Stanley Cup was brought to…
Dan’s Dining|Amelia and Corey visit Pizza Pronto
Starving from not eating food for 7 hours, we embarked on a romantic date to Pizza Pronto in Avalon. Many Avonworth students have acclaimed Pizza Pronto, so we went to check it out for ourselves. Driving down California Avenue, we saw a red building to our right with the Pizza Pronto logo stamped on its…
Cher Lloyd: The Bubble Gum Princess is No More by Ericka Thomas
The Bubble Gum Princess phase of Cher Lloyd’s post X-Factor career is coming to an end, and this change might be for the better.The lovable, energetic pop star Cher Lloyd is transforming from a princess to a queen, as she performed her new music at the Carnegie Music Hall in Homestead on April 1, featuring…
Tas Cru Performs at Avonworth High School
See these photos of Tas Cru and Sonny Rock at Avonworth High School