After school on Valentine’s Day, many students at Westinghouse high school ran, cried, screamed, and kept themselves safe instead of driving home or piling into the busses. Some of those same experiences extended out to Michigan State’s campus just 2 days earlier. These two stories of gun crimes had students throughout our school reflecting on…
2023 March Madness: PSU Upsets #21 Maryland Before Big 10 Tourney
Any Penn State fan that is in high school right now has not had a chance to watch PSU in the NCAA tournament ever, since the team last appeared in 2011. With a record of 19-12, the Nittany Lions hopes for the NCAA tournament have increased tremendously, after picking up two straight wins against ranked…
Freshman Wrestler Among 2 On Team To Reach Regionals
Freshman Auston Kosenovich joined junior Luke Hollywood at Altoona High School in March to compete in the PIAA regionals for wrestling. Auston suggested it takes time to adjust in wrestling, which he started at 6 years old. This includes the shift from middle school to high school wrestling, and he finds it important to trust…
Guest Chefs Teach The Art Of Fresh Pasta Making
Tidy old-fashioned paper caps were a surprise fashion around AHS on Thursday, February 23rd. Why? Guest chefs from Pasta By Yvonne brought special homemade pasta equipment, their knowhow, and a little extra style with the paper caps as they shared techniques with about 30 Foods students during LEAD, Mod B and F/G. Here are a…
Should Presidents Have to Take a Test?
Launching her bit for the presidency, Nikki Haley suggested candidates over the age of 75 should have to complete a mental competency test. Do students here think this is a good idea? Three 9th graders were willing to answer our questions about testing. Owen Dugan argued that a mentally incapable president will “make decisions in…
Would You Work More Hours If Child Labor Laws Changed? Students Share Perspectives After Other States Propose Changes
Several states—including neighboring Ohio, along with Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin—are currently considering adjusting their child labor laws. Although the bills differ from state to state, there are two main components. The bills seek to expand the number of hours that 14 and 15-year-olds are allowed to work. Some states are also considering allowing 16 and…
SHOUT Club Keeps Black History In Sight At AHS In 2023
February is Black History Month, a month-long celebration of Black people’s achievements in American history. Several students worked to make the celebration visible throughout the school. SHOUT club read facts over the announcements, and senior Brayden Wisniewski created posters with Mrs. Hickman. SHOUT, a social justice club, chose several black inventors to highlight for their…
Some Students and Staff Stand With Ukraine On 1 Year Anniversary Of War With Russia
It’s been over a year. The war in between Russia and Ukraine is still going on. I interviewed the choir teacher, Ms. Martin, and this is what she had to say when I asked “What do you think about the war in Ukraine” “I think it is devastating. There are so many highly populated towns…
The Best Gas Station Might Not Be Sheetz or Wawa
Sheetz and Wawa have been competing with each-other for years on end on who is the better gas station, but the situation is to divided to tell which one is better. So which one is better you ask yourself? Well actually, its neither; Its Buc-ee’s. Sheetz and Wawa are fan favorites all across PA and…
Hallmark Holiday or Honest Happiness – Opinions on Valentine’s Day
Avonews Online staff asked teachers and staff on Valentine’s Day about the holiday itself. Here’s a few opinions… Mr. Steiner, substitute teacher, former English Teacher at AHS 1970’s to 2000:“Valentine’s Day is about love, not physical, but emotional love to everyone… It’s about making everyone feel special by doing something to let them know you…