With the exception of seniors who presented senior projects on Monday, students enjoyed a surprise three days at home as the 1st semester wound down. Sub Zero temperatures followed an in-service day for teachers on Martin Luther King day, Monday January 20th. Here are a few glimpses at a return to virtual school like…
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Winter Sports Updates – Week of January 20th
girls’ basketball: The Avonworth Girls’ Basketball 2024-25 season is off to a great start. The Lady Lopes currently hold an overall record of 8-4 and a conference record of 4-0, with a recent victory against East Allegheny with an impressive score of 43-1. The team seniors are Emma Obersteiner, Anna Bradley, Greta O’Brien, and Sydney…
Theater for Dummies (2024 Edition)
This article has a very special place in my heart for 1 reason: it’s me getting to nerd out about theater. I am speaking to people who may be thinking about and wondering about musical theater. They may be thinking, “Ok. This seems cool, I’m thinking about joining, but I don’t have the slightest clue…
Top 5 Books of 2024
2024 brought tons of great (and some not-so-great) pop culture items. The books have been especially memorable. The top 5 best and most memorable books from 2024, in no particular order, are Murder Road by Simone St. James, Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren, Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter, Reckless by Lauren…
The Olympic Effect: How 2024 was impacted by the Olympic Games
The summer Olympics takes place once every four years, providing an opportunity for the best athletes to come together from all over the world to compete for a common goal. Not only does the Olympics promote camaraderie among athletes, but also for the spectators. Some people might have already forgotten about the games, because they…
2024 Water Bottle and Artist Trends
Two trends that were prevalent throughout the 2024 year were that of water bottles and musicians. Water bottles like Stanley Cups, Hydroflasks, and Owalas were all extremely common, as the craze for Stanley cups began to decline in response to the rise of Owalas. One student was quoted saying,” I like my Hydroflask because they’re…
The Best Movies of 2024 – USA and France
In 2024 we saw a lot of different movies, comedies, dramas, thrillers etc… I’m a French exchange student so here are my top 5 American and European movies 2024 Civil War: In my opinion the best movie of 2024 is Civil war, a dystopian action thriller written and directed by Alex Garland. The plot follows…
Emma’s Book Reviews: Best Books of 2024
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern I’ve tried to read Morgenstern’s The Starless Sea a few times, and never quite managed to make it through. But I heard such glowing reviews of her novels that I had to keep trying, so I switched to The Night Circus. This book definitely worked for me. It moves…
Pivot to Video: How Big Techs Altered Journalistic Outlets and Consumer Behavior
An increased interdependence on social media as a medium for the diffusion of information aligned with an accelerated pace of technological advancements has led to a crisis in communication and the monopolization of the means for self-expression. Throughout the course of the previous decade, the rise of social media platforms and the subsequent formation of…
Acai Bowls – 2024 Food Trend
In the summer of 2024, acai bowls had a major uprising. With their ice-cream like texture and vibrant taste, millions of people have been attracted to try them. While they taste like a dessert, in reality, they are a very healthy option. Acai itself is a superfood that contains many antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. In…