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The Abingtonian

The Student News Site of Abington Senior High School

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White Horse Coffee and Creamery: A Review
White Horse Coffee and Creamery: A Review
Lily Orlevitch and Charlotte Jamieson January 14, 2025

In a drab January world, a coffee shop is a cozy oasis providing refuge from the bitter cold. A good cup of coffee or a fun drink can be just...

Pros and Cons of A.I.
Pros and Cons of A.I.
Matthew Cunningham, Writer • January 14, 2025

  In recent years, Artificial Intelligence has expanded to public use and public data. Some find hope in this, while others believe it...

Are Christmas Trees Pagan? The Origin of the Holiday Evergreen
Are Christmas Trees Pagan? The Origin of the Holiday Evergreen
Tom Rohland, Writer • January 13, 2025

All over social media today, there are a plethora of posts claiming that the Christmas tradition of decorating an evergreen tree has pre-Christian...

Bite The Hand That Feeds You
Bite The Hand That Feeds You
John Sullivan, Writer • December 19, 2024

In the 1700s, British political writer Edmund Burke wrote,  “Having looked to government for bread, on the first scarcity they will turn and bite...

Why I Think Harris Lost the Election
Why I Think Harris Lost the Election
Matthew Cunningham, Writer • December 16, 2024

The 2024 election was a highly contested election. The results were very disappointing for many, while others are thrilled by the results. One thing most...

I See Red: A Threat to Democracy
I See Red: A Threat to Democracy
Sarah Rothman, Co-Editor-in-Chief • November 6, 2024

After the results of November 6th go into effect, the legislative, judicial, and executive branches will all be controlled by the Republican party. But...

ASHS Musicians Shine
ASHS Musicians Shine
January 10, 2025

The ASHS Music Department is proud to announce that 17 of our students, after a rigorous, competitive audition process, have been selected to participate...

Why You Should Join AB-TAB + An Interview with Sponsor Sara Huff
Why You Should Join AB-TAB + An Interview with Sponsor Sara Huff
Ayla Mahmood and Cassie Van Ekelenburg December 19, 2024

AB-TAB is the Abington Free Library’s teen advisory board. During our meetings, we discuss events to be planned in the future, from our annual murder...

ASHS Class of 2023: Where Are They Now?
ASHS Class of 2023: Where Are They Now?
Sofi Ebora, Arts and Entertainment Editor • November 13, 2024

Ali Diehl:   Ali Diehl is currently attending Penn State University where she is majoring in plant science and minoring in Arboriculture. After...

Jingle Ball 2024 Review
Jingle Ball 2024 Review
Sofi Ebora, Arts & Entertainment Editor • January 6, 2025

The annual Jingle Ball concert introduces and hosts several talented artists to play a setlist of about 30 minutes each, most songs being fan favorites...

Arcane Season 2 Review
Arcane Season 2 Review
Alexa Herwig January 5, 2025

Arcane is a Netflix original series based on the video game League of Legends, which focuses on the stories of two champions in the game. The setting is...

Remembering SOPHIE
Remembering SOPHIE
Kasen Jean Charles, Writer • December 19, 2024

On January 30, 2021, a musical legend & transgender icon passed away. Sophie Xeon, professionally known as SOPHIE, fell from a rooftop in Athens, Greece,...

Why Chase Utley Belongs in the National Baseball Hall of Fame
Why Chase Utley Belongs in the National Baseball Hall of Fame
Braden DeSumma, Writer • January 16, 2025

Chase Utley is a household name in Philadelphia. I doubt it will be long before he is inducted into the Phillies Hall of Fame, given his 2008 teammate...

Olivia Capps: S.O.L. Athlete of the Week
Olivia Capps: S.O.L. Athlete of the Week
January 10, 2025

Our very own Olivia Capps was recognized as the Suburban One League Univest Athlete of the Week. A 3-sport athlete, Homecoming Queen, Athlete of the Week,...

Assist Queen: Maya Johnson Makes History
Assist Queen: Maya Johnson Makes History
January 10, 2025

The Athletic Department is extremely excited to announce that our Excellence in Athletics Recognition for the month of December will go to Maya Johnson....

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Why I Think Harris Lost the Election
Why I Think Harris Lost the Election
Matthew Cunningham, Writer • December 16, 2024