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  • The Alysa Liu Effect: How Gen-Z’s Icon is Inspiring Generations

    The Alysa Liu Effect: How Gen-Z’s Icon is Inspiring Generations

    By Lauren Klein // Reporter When Alysa Liu was in her early teens, she was already rewriting the possibilities of women’s skating. In 2019, at just 13, Liu became the youngest-ever U.S. women’s national champion. She was the 2020 World Junior bronze medalist, 2019-20 Junior Grand Prix Final silver medalist, two-time Junior Grand Prix champion, and… Read more

  • Transportation Director Addresses Late Buses and Driver Shortage

    Transportation Director Addresses Late Buses and Driver Shortage

    By Jerica Bernfield // Reporter Every afternoon right before the 3:10 bell, students groan at the late bus announcements. It’s difficult, annoying, and disruptive — not just for the students but for the Avon Transportation Department as well. Many people know about the shortage of bus drivers but are less aware of the root cause.… Read more

  • The Testing of Trigg and the Scrutiny of Stainbrook: How Does One Make Advanced Choir?

    The Testing of Trigg and the Scrutiny of Stainbrook: How Does One Make Advanced Choir?

    By Amelia Humphrey // Reporter Hit refresh. Hit refresh. Hit refresh. Advanced choir lists were set to come out today at noon. And the clock had just struck twelve. The Schoology page was now at the mercy of the anxious singer. Auditions for the upcoming year of advanced choir take place in April. They consist… Read more

  • New English Class ‘Indy Ink’ Coming to Classrooms Next Year

    New English Class ‘Indy Ink’ Coming to Classrooms Next Year

    By Alaina Moon // Reporter The diploma requirements changed again. To fit these new standards, the English department here at AHS has had to make some adjustments. One of these includes introducing Indy Ink, a class focused on all things Indiana! The proposal was pushed forward by English teachers Mrs. Sara Sever and Mrs. Heather… Read more

  • When Students Stop Reading

    When Students Stop Reading

    by Cayce Hansel // Managing Editor • Illustration by Sunny Smyth Wuthering Heights is the bane of my existence. I trudged through that book like a soldier at war. Reading about the forbidden love of Kathy and Heathcliff left me defeated. Reading one chapter felt like days, but I did it. (For the most part. Don’t ask about the last couple… Read more

  • Scrolling Through the Years: How an Increase in Screen Time Affects Students

    Scrolling Through the Years: How an Increase in Screen Time Affects Students

    By Lennon Turnipseed // Reporter From shopping to schoolwork, technology’s convenience has fueled a digital culture that’s especially prominent among today’s teens. Smartphones, tablets, and laptops are now constant companions, shaping the way adolescents communicate, learn, and entertain themselves. Whether checking social media between classes or using online resources for homework, screens are a fixture… Read more

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