If you thought Gwen Stefani was on the road to making decent music after the release of “Baby Don’t Lie” think again. The new single from Stefani, “Spark the Fire,” sounds like the same old Stefani. A repetitive chorus that sounds eerily similar to, arguably, her most notable hit “Hollaback Girl,” and a rap-esque rhythm…
Addicted to Apps: Trivia Fad Takes Over AHS – story by Grace Eberhart, Kat Kosko and Liz Padalino
As the school day drew to a close, hours before their first midterm, people were tapping away at their phones, engrossed in Avonworth’s latest app fad, Trivia Crack. The purpose of this game is to beat strangers or your friends by answering questions. These questions come in categories and you spin a wheel to see…
Penguins Hockey Week 10: Not so “Mumpy” Road
The Penguins capped off the week with two wins and an overtime loss giving them a record of 20-6-4 bringing in 44 points. A single point ahead of the Tampa Bay Lightning for the Eastern Conference lead. The Pens are doing good with an injury riddled lineup, now taking both Sidney Crosby and Beau Bennett…
Eric Garner, Cliven Bundy, and the Absurd Double Standard
Earlier this year, rightwingers and rightwing media vehemently defended Nevada cattlerancher Cliven Bundy’s display of antigovernment tax evasion. He owed the federal government over one million dollars in unpaid fees that included grazing as well as fines and penalties for allowing his cattle to roam free on land that the government had established as…
Change Challenge 2014 – story by Payton Wisniewski and Maggie Moore
As the Children’s Hospital Auction is now under a week away, Student Council nears the end of another fundraising source – the homeroom Change Challenge. After all homerooms were sorted into twelve brackets three weeks ago, six homerooms remain, a mix of grades and subjects. “Just keeping the charity visible and contributing any way is…
Use Freedom For Meaningful Speech, Not Protests Leading to Violence – Editorial by Jason Stubbs
The story of New Yorker Eric Garner has not ceased to make headway in the media since the events took place on July 17th, 2014. Garner, 43, was in the process of being arrested by several New York Police Department officers for selling untaxed cigarettes on the sidewalk. Video taken by a bystander shows an…
Pirates Offseason – Ready for a Playoff Return: Editorial by Jon Kelly
Coming off of the exceptional 2014 Pirates season where they achieved the playoffs for two years straight,they head into the offseason where rumors about trades and signings buzz around the MLB. The question is whether playoffs will happen for a third straight year. As the Winter Meetings from San Diego fades into memory and Piratefest…
Inside Look at Art Club – Photos by Alex Zbonzy
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#600 cupcakes: One Special Birthday Celebration – story by Grace Joyce, Grace Tjelmeland, and Ethan Woodfill
Friday morning, December 12th began with the sugar rush for many students here at Avonworth. Abby Ifft’s mom baked 600 cupcakes because it was Abby’s birthday and the whole school was treated to a surprise celebration. Regular morning announcements ended with an announcement about cupcakes in the guidance office.The cupcakes were free to take, a variety…
Steelers Must Break the 8-8 Pattern This Year – editorial by Dmitri Bocchino
There is still the slight chance the Steelers could finish 8-8 for the third consecutive year. This would be a huge let down to myself, and Steeler fans everywhere. But why does it feel like this year would feel worse going 8-8 than previous years? It is because of opportunity. Its not a secret, Big…