So many people seem to want me to go to a party, or a few parties, or even watch a huge party in some other town I don’t live in on New Years eve. But is having this big day really that important? Not really. Does society put on pressure that it is a necessity…
Fashion Trends to Keep in 2015 – by Maggie Moore
There have been a lot of interesting trends throughout the years – huge puffy dresses, leg warmers, tie dye and everything in between. But trends like the jean jacket, high waisted jeans, scarves, and oversized sweaters are making a huge comeback. You see people everywhere wearing those articles of clothing. Its very interesting considering our generation…
Shut It Down: The Plant that is Making You Sick – editorial by Ethan Woodfill
Take in a deep breath. Do you know what you’re breathing in? Whereas smoking is a choice, chances are, if you live in or around Pittsburgh, you’re breathing in a whole lot of cancer, heart problem, and asthma- causing particles, all of which you have had no say of breathing in. I hate to break…
Testing the New Midterms – Story by Ethan Woodfill, Kiara Devese and Grace Joyce
As students prepared for the torturous week of midterms, many choose to adapt to the revised testing schedule or simply take their chances with the shortened exams. The 2014-15 school year is the first time high school mid-terms will not be held in January since the standard practice of midterms began in the late 00’s. Midterms…
Matthew Lewis Interviews Mrs. Clare
In this interview, Matthew Lewis talks with Avonworth’s new Vice Principal Mrs. Clare. Facebook0GooglePinterest0EmailPrintReddit0Tumblr0Twitter
Perron Will Produce with the Pens
Since December 22nd the Penguins are 2-4-1, although, still holding tightly on to a tie for the top spot in the Metropolitan Division with the New York Islanders. Both teams only a point behind a tie for first place between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadians. Montreal has been on doing outstanding as of…
Golden Era of Pittsburgh Sports
When the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrated their 2009 Stanley Cup Victory, reporters asked a very young Evgeni Malkin what it meant for him and his teammates to be sharing the championship with the Pittsburgh Steelers who had won Super Bowl XLIII earlier in the year. Through broken English, the Penguins rising star jokingly said, “Go…
Mrs. Long Saves Christmas? Best Ugly Christmas Sweater
Getting into the Holiday Spirit, the high school staff held an Ugly Christmas Sweater/Bling day on Friday, December 19th. Staff photographer Jared Pekich captured Mrs. Long’s winning combination of holiday garb. Other spotted participants around the halls included Mrs. Reagle, Mr. Pastore, Mr. Cario and Mr. Tena.Many faculty members were distracted by the two…
Do The Vamps Have the Power to Make it World Wide?
Give it up to the United Kingdom for being the homeland of so many great music artists. Their newest big time upcomer is a foursome called The Vamps. Their first album Meet the Vamps reached number two on the UK albums chart and topped at number 40 in America. They have a very distinct pop…
Tyler Boyd Should Consider Transferring
The Pitt Panthers Football team had five head coaches between 1986 and 2010, and since then, they have had five more with former offensive coordinator Joe Rudolph being named interim head coach in the new addition to the sad trend after Paul Chryst recently resigned. It wasn’t a surprising move, as he can potentially take…