On September 13th, Nintendo had a 40-minute-long presentation illustrating what new games are coming soon to the Nintendo Switch. Two of them stood out as some of the most groundbreaking and influential games of the future. Let’s talk about the one that was least expected. Pikmin is a real-time strategy and puzzle game, based around…
Steelers Fans Split On QB Choice After Home Opener Loss To The Patriots
Last Sunday, the Steelers played in their home opener, hoping to start a streak after a win against the Super Bowl runner-ups, the Cincinnati Bengals. The momentum from the last win didn’t seem to carry over, suffering a disappointing loss in a defensive battle to the New England Patriots 17-14. Although tight end Pat Freiermuth…
Wake-up Wednesday For Many Students Feels Like Wake-Up Whines-day
As the new school year sets in, so do many new rules that enforce a stricter atmosphere in the Avonworth School District community. Along with this, Wake-up Wednesday is rolling in. This new addition to Avonworth High School requires kids to come in at 8 AM every Wednesday, even if they have no classes. On…
Steelers Surprise Super Bowl Runner Up Bengals to Start 22-23 Season
With most of this new 22-23 season already underway, there was no special interest in the Steelers vs Bengals game. But that quickly changed after the opening kickoff and a powerful first drive of defense from the Steelers, which was led by reigning Defensive Player of the…
Nittany Lions Fans Enjoy 2-0 Start to 22 Season
To the delight of many Nittany Lion football fans, Penn State University is again making its way back to the top of the NCAA rankings. With a hard-fought win against Purdue University 35-31 and a crushing victory over Ohio 46-10, Penn State sits at 2-0 and up to #22 out of 25 on the NCAA…
21st Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks Observed With Flag Memorial
21 years ago today, tragedy struck our nation. High school students today don’t remember what happened on that day, but we have been taught to remember all of the courageous people that passed on that day. At the beginning of Mod F/G Dr. Dwulit gave a speech over the loudspeaker. https://www.instagram.com/p/CiX9oRmr2LY/ Mrs. Dwuilt’s announcement: “It…
Steelers Fans OK With Trubisky, Placing Hope in Pickett as 22-23 NFL Season Starts
Steelers fans watching the playoff loss against the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2022 NFL season reflected over the end of an era. For every student in Avonworth, Ben Roethlisberger has always been the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. This leaves the fanbase with worries about who can replace the role of the Super…
First Days of 22-23 School Year Introduce Stricter Rules for AHS Students
One week into the 22-23 school year, over 550 students finished off their late August days adjusting to a number of new regulations. Many students are not thrilled with the new rule of “Wake Up Wednesdays”. Students in 11th and 12th grade are now required to come into school every Wednesday for LEAD, the first…
Staff, Students Show Loyalties to Pitt, WVU As Backyard Brawl Returns
Pitt and WVU gear were spotted around the high school as alumni and fans anticipated the first football match between the schools in over a decade. After Mod B, the Pitt fight song played over the loudspeaker as well. Pitt enters the season as ACC champ and ranked in the top 20th nationally. ESPN’s FPI…
AP US History Inspires Unique Artwork
Junior Zoe Trexel added onto the lively and often tangential atmosphere of cartoons drawn by classmate Jack Blaser across Mr. Mancini’s whiteboards in room 307. Here is a look at Trexel’s artwork, Blaser’s artwork, and the end result of Mancini’s Bread showing a little bit of public support. Mr Tuffiash posted this picture through Avonews…