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Emma Hovan

Emma Hovan, Reporter

Hi! My name is Emma Hovan, and I’m a news reporter for Livewire. Outside of school, I enjoy playing tennis, being with my puppy and listening to Taylor Swift.

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Fan favorite! Even though Taylor Swift has 10 other albums, "The Tortured Poets Department" has quickly become a favorite of fans. Swifties all over the world had already deemed TTPD to be Swifts best album. Emma Morgan said, "TTPD has to be my favorite album by far. I love all of Taylor's music but especially these songs."

“The Tortured Poets Department”- Taylor Swifts New Masterpiece

Emma Hovan, Reporter
May 17, 2024
Pretty Poppy! This is Poppy the Dachshund. She was two-years-old, and enjoyed naps, playing with toys and eating bell peppers. According to her owner Lydia Schimansky, "I love Poppy so much, I couldn't have asked for a better dog!"

Dogs On Walks

Emma Hovan, Reporter
April 10, 2024
Equestrian aspirations! This is just the start of Scott's career! In the future, with hard work and determination, she had planned to accomplish more than anyone could imagine. According to Scott, " I want to make the leagues too one day, like the Olympics."

Local Equestrian Goes to Nationals!

Emma Hovan, Reporter
March 28, 2024
Eighth grader Ava Williams, " 'Burlesque', because it expresses my future career and what I want to do when I grow up."

Reversed room! This is the museum room inspired by the Pittsburgh Penguins. In this room, you were supposed to strike a pose, then rotate the image to make it appear as if you were defying gravity. Second grader Claire Hovan said, "This was my favorite room cause I looked super cool and like a wizard magic person."

Museum Of Illusions Pittsburgh

Emma Hovan, Reporter
March 4, 2024
Absurd aesthetics! Aesthetics are getting out of hand. Many people were saying how the names of some aesthetics made absolutely no sense. Eighth grader Livi Adams said, “ I think that Barbiecore and Fairycore are stupid and so unnecessary.”

Aesthetics: The Damage It Has On Teens Mental Health

Emma Hovan, Reporter
February 29, 2024
Creepy cool! This is the museum's "Following Eyes" optical illusion. It appeared like the eyes were following you around everywhere you went.

Eighth grader Brionna Hudson said, “I think having off school and then having a parade would be fun.”

[Photo] If you could create your own unique tradition for Valentine’s Day, what would it be?

February 20, 2024
Preferred performer! Even though many are excited for Usher to sing at the halftime show, some may be upset and wish that someone else is performing. Some would rather have had people like Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus or Kendrick Lamar. Eighth grader Livi Adams said, “ I would be so much more excited if like Olivia Rodrigo or Tyler, the Creator, were singing at the super bowl.”

News Brief: Super Bowl Halftime Performance

Emma Hovan, Reporter
February 8, 2024

Crumble Cookie!

Emma Hovan, Reporter
February 7, 2024
Fan favorite "Folklore!" Even though Swifties may argue about many things, something many can agree on is that "Folklore," is a top-tier album. Eighth-grader Ryleigh Campbell said, "I love 'Folklore.' It is my favorite album because the songs are very meaningful and the songs are amazing."

“Folklore”

Emma Hovan, Reporter
February 6, 2024
Drama with dresses! Eighth grader Riley Winters says that she has much drama with shopping for dresses! To her, everything about it is tiring. Winters said, "Dress shopping is really hard: you have to find the right size, color and fabric."

New Brief: History Of The Fire And Ice Dance

Emma Hovan, Reporter
February 2, 2024
Eighth grader Payton Van Klaveren said, "My New Year's resolution would have to be getting my grades up more."

[Photo] What’s your New Year Resolution?

January 18, 2024
To play or not to play. Many children are starting sports earlier than ever before. Eighth grader Livi Adams shared that she thinks that kids should start early. “I think children should get into sports as soon as possible because they need to be introduced to a healthy lifestyle before it’s too late,” Adams said.

Youth Sports – The Positives And Negatives

Emma Hovan, Reporter
December 21, 2023
Dazzling dress down days! With the holiday dress down week soon approaching, students are starting to plan out their outfits. Eighth grader Emma Morgan had also prepared her outfit. Morgan said,'' For “Rudolph Red” I am going to wear a red Nike hoodie and leggings.”

News brief: Holiday Dress Down Week!

Emma Hovan, Reporter
December 12, 2023
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[Photo] What is on the Top of Your Wish List?

December 11, 2023
"1989" never goes out of style! Taylor Swift just released the re-recorded version of her fifth studio album "1989." Fans can't get enough of the album. The quote, "We found wonderland," from Swift's song "Wonderland" perfectly sums up how fans feel when they are listening to the album.

What Exactly is “Taylor’s Version”?

Emma Hovan, Reporter
December 5, 2023
Dazzling doors! Students are having a door decorating contest during their leader in me lessons. Teachers facilitated individual door decorating and helped provide materials.

News brief: American Education Week Door Decorating Contest!

Emma Hovan, Reporter
November 15, 2023
Loco for lanterns! At the Pittsburgh Zoo, many visitors walk through brightly lit parts of traditional Asian culture. As the night went on, crowds poured into the zoo to experience the lights.

Pittsburgh Zoo’s Asian Lantern Festival

Emma Hovan, Reporter
October 31, 2023
Eighth grader Ryleigh Campball said, "My favorite fall song is "All Too Well ( 10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)," because it's Taylor Swift and there is nothing not to like about her songs, and it's just very fally."

[Photo] What is your favorite fall song?

October 12, 2023
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