The Paul Skenes hype was no lie. Paul Seenes through his first two games against the Cubs posted incredible statlines. In his major league debut, he allowed 3 runs in 4 innings pitched in front of a sold-out PNC park. This happened to be one of the best games of the year for the Pirates….
Tag: 2024
Science Beyond Avonworth – Scientific Reasoning Students Collaborate With Colleges, Corporations
Seniors Nate Palmer, Jessica Hunt, Emma Luther, and Sofia Galoti welcomed Journalism 2 for a brief visit and recap of their research and experiences working with colleges and companies outside of the Avonworth. Mr. Wolfe, who created the course and is the instructor, uses the PA Junior Academy of Science and Pittsburgh Regional Science &…
Avonworth Senior Projects Continue in 2024
Avonworth seniors continue to wrap up their senior projects as the year slowly winds down. In 2024, senior projects were held in multiple locations, including the new small classrooms inside the re-designed library. Senior Project Advisors Dr. George and Mrs. Reilsono, stepping in for Mrs. Chester who was on sabbatical in 23-24, provided breakfast and…
NBA Playoffs Beat 2024: Surprise Final Four
The conference finals for the 2023-24 NBA playoffs is officially set, and it’s not the final 4 most fans thought it would be. After a blistering performance in game 7 at the garden, the Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 130-109 becoming the first team in the series to win a road game. Led…
Junior Wins Multiple Essay Competitions
Junior Emma Noss added onto her writing accomplishments at Avonworth by finishing in first place for the 2024 PA Scholar Ben Franklin Essay Competition and the Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Essay Competition. Emma earned $6000 from the PA Society for her 750 word essay on a quotation from Ben Franklin. She was recognized for…
NFL 2024 Mock Draft – Top Five Players, Steelers Class of 2024
With the draft being two days away and the uncertainty of what will occur Thursday night, I am here to tell the top five most valuable players in this year’s 2024 NFL draft. As well as who the Steelers’ first four draft picks may be. Reminder these five players that I am about to name…
Earth Day 2024 – Campus Under Construction
For the first Earth Day in decades, students were not taking in the freshly blooming flowers in the courtyard, green buds on trees by the front entrance, or other signs of natural Spring growth around campus. One year into the district’s construction project around campus instead provided different scenes shown below from our Avonews reporters….
Iran Attacks Israel, Does That Mean WW3?
On April 14th, Iran launched several air attacks on the nation of Israel. The assault only resulted in minimal damage with Israel’s military saying they intercepted 99% of the drones and missiles launched by Iran. Iran says that this attack is in response to an Israeli strike on its embassy compound earlier in April. Israel…
Giant Eagle Prices Going Up. What’s Going On?
Within 2 ½ years of working at a grocery store, I’ve seen prices for certain items rise and fall. I started working in a time where there were still freakouts about what was going to happen about COVID, so I can remember some things being much more expensive than they are now, such as eggs,…
NHL Playoffs 2024: Penguins Close To Wild Card – One Game Can Change Everything
Over the last 10, the Penguins have gotten at least one point in each game. Just when it started to look out of reach for the Pens, they have gotten super hot and now have a spot in the playoffs momentarily. If you’re a Crosby fan, you want them in the playoffs, so Crosby gets…