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  • Fit Check: What Influences Student Style?

    Fit Check: What Influences Student Style?

    By Lauren Klein // Reporter “I feel special.” Junior Javoni Moore describes how his favorite outfit makes him feel. Outfits are often seen as the first impression of a person and can reflect the person’s personality as well. With over 3,500 students at Avon High School, a wide variety of student styles are seen. Sophomore… Read more

  • More Than a Month: Black History Month at AHS

    More Than a Month: Black History Month at AHS

    By Aliyah Surakat // Reporter At AHS, Black History Month may not always be marked by large assemblies or daily announcements, but its impact is still meaningful. The celebration often happens in classrooms, club meetings, and conversations that encourage reflection, pride, and learning. As the nation recognizes 100 years since Black History Month began in… Read more

  • Students React to New Bill that Would Make Phone Ban Stricter

    Students React to New Bill that Would Make Phone Ban Stricter

    By Grace Otey // Reporter Schools around the United States have implemented cellphone bans. These bans have been both all-day bans, like those in California and the instructional time bans like those in Indiana. Recently, the Indiana Legislature introduced a new bill—a bell-to-bell ban. This ban would prohibit access to phones, wireless earbuds, apple watches,… Read more

  • Streaming Continues Its Takeover of Cable

    Streaming Continues Its Takeover of Cable

    By Alaina Moon // Reporter • Illustration By Sunny Smyth Despite the legacy cable continues to add to, streaming has asserted itselfas a legitimate entertainment form in an eternally growing industry. In a fast-paced world such as this, it’s the best invention since wireless earbuds. There are cons, however, like the growing costs, and cable… Read more

  • According to Public Opinion, Both Political Parties are Moving in the Wrong Direction

    According to Public Opinion, Both Political Parties are Moving in the Wrong Direction

    By Amelia Humphrey // Reporter • Illustration By Amelia Humphrey American politics has become increasingly polarized in recent years. After President Donald Trump took office in 2024 for his second term, this has become more obvious. President Trump’s policies concerning ICE, Greenland, Venezuela, and other issues have sparked buzz throughout the nation, along with protests… Read more

  • How Beauty Standards Affect AHS Students

    How Beauty Standards Affect AHS Students

    By Jordan Anderson // Reporter • Illustration By Jordan Anderson As social media grows and people spend increased time scrolling, liking, and favoriting, more and more people have noticed a change in beauty standards. As “How do I look?” becomes a more common question, with the advancement of technology and medical surgeries, the opportunity to… Read more

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