Features

Ramadan Mubarak!

As many know, Ramadan is the month in which Muslims fast for 30 days from sunrise until sunset, but there’s more to Ramadan than no water or food all day long. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam; it was in this month the Quran (The holy book of Islam) was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Therefore, reciting the Quran during the month of Ramadan is the most important part and should be the… Continue reading Ramadan Mubarak!

by Maha Bhatti

Snapshots

A Snapshot of Anish Jain

Anish Jain, a senior that attends Avondale High School, was warming up before states. The tennis team has made states for the last 3 years led by Captain Jain. The team has only made it to states 4 times in their history so this is very impressive. Anish said “I am very proud to have been captain of this great team and I know these boys will make it again next year. GO JACKETS.” Continue reading A Snapshot of Anish Jain

by Nafea Aqrawi

Opinion

Is “Scalping” Really That Bad?

At the beginning of November, an announcement shocked the world: Taylor Swift was going on tour again. Her tour, called The Eras, was her latest tour after nearly four years. Although I’m not a fan of Taylor Swift, I can confidently say that I live in a family that is. Once my sister heard the news, she was frantic and stubborn about one point: she was ready to buy a ticket at any price if it meant that… Continue reading Is “Scalping” Really That Bad?

by Anish Jain

Sports and Arts

Winter Season Sports Recap

Yellowjacket Teams See Success in Their Late Season Matches The winter sports season at Avondale High School has reached its conclusion, and some late season success has been had.  The final two weeks of the season were filled with difficult practices, rigorous preparation, and the striving towards district, regional, and state championship titles.  Outlined here is a recap of the season, final results, and important notes regarding each of the Avondale winter athletic teams: Varsity Competitive Cheer Titles… Continue reading Winter Season Sports Recap

by Devin Wiles

Student Voices

Olivia Mulka – Student Voices

It was morning, early morning: darkness and silence swirled around me. The silence was so loud the sound of a faucet drip could not disrupt the quiet.  That’s what happens when you lose power and have no running water for a couple of days, four days to be exact.  How did I get here? Well, my house has been under construction for a while.  My whole life I’ve dealt with open subfloor, unpainted walls, dust, and the drilling… Continue reading Olivia Mulka – Student Voices

by The Avondale Buzz