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Year: 2021

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The Evolution of Boston Sports
  • Sports

The Evolution of Boston Sports

  • Griffin Jordan '24, Opinions Editor
  • 0

Boston is a city known for its sports, and most notably its passionate and at times ruthless fans. According to a recent study by WalletHub, […]

The problem with social media censorship
  • Opinion

The problem with social media censorship

  • William Liu '24, Editor-in-Chief
  • 2

In the days following the January 6 attack on the United States Capitol, several major social media platforms, such as Twitter and Facebook, made the […]

Cross Country Athlete of the Week: Lily Jin
  • Sports

Cross Country Athlete of the Week: Lily Jin

  • Caroline Thornton '23, Senior News Editor
  • 0

By Caroline Thornton ’22, Co-Sports Editor Lily Jin started running in middle school, when after the mini marathon in sixth grade she realized she could […]

A successful end to another undefeated season: Wellesley Girls Swim and Dive Team
  • Sports

A successful end to another undefeated season: Wellesley Girls Swim and Dive Team

  • Kate Bhatt '22, Co-Features Editor
  • 0

The girls swim and dive team made a final “splash” to their five-year regular season undefeated streak, winning the Swimming and Diving State Championship meet […]

Why we should abolish the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools
  • Opinion

Why we should abolish the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools

  • William Liu '24, Editor-in-Chief
  • 1

Due to a combination of hybrid learning, the pandemic, and other factors, the Pledge of Allegiance was not recited on a daily basis last year. […]

The return to pre-pandemic business is a slow climb for many as they face labor shortages
  • News

The return to pre-pandemic business is a slow climb for many as they face labor shortages

  • Hank Guo '23, Editor-in-Chief
  • 0

As Wellesley businesses return to regular operations amid the pandemic, many have faced challenges in staffing their locations. Mirroring a nationwide pattern of absent workers, […]

Massachusetts mask mandate pushed until January 2022
  • News

Massachusetts mask mandate pushed until January 2022

  • Addie Schiller '22, Co-Features Editor
  • 0

Students have been wearing masks in school for over a year, but with many eligible to get their vaccines, many are wondering when they can […]

Girls Volleyball shows support for breast cancer awareness through Dig Pink event
  • Sports

Girls Volleyball shows support for breast cancer awareness through Dig Pink event

  • Iris Xia '22, Co-Opinions Editor
  • 0

The month of October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, and this year, many people found unique ways to honor those who have suffered from […]

The high school’s sophomores are looking forward to 2022
  • News

The high school’s sophomores are looking forward to 2022

  • Adam Juma ’23, News Editor and Co-Business Manager
  • 0

The high school just finished up its class elections for the 2021-2022 school year. This year’s sophomore class will be represented by Emma Sutherland, Stella […]

The unexpected benefits of the Improv Troupe
  • Arts

The unexpected benefits of the Improv Troupe

  • Maddie Merowitz '23, Arts Editor
  • 0

Over 40 people auditioned for the Wellesley High School Improv Troupe this year. What makes this club so attractive to students? The answer lies not […]

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The Latest

  • Swiss exchange program encourages students to branch out
    By Katherine Xu '27, Editor-in-Chief
    This September, fifteen students from Wirtschaftsgymnasium Basel-Stadt (Basel Business School) in Switzerland arrived in Wellesley to spend two weeks living with a host family. Each […]
  • Unique fusion: Karma’s arrival brings Asian blends and classic dishes
    By Grace Zhao '27, Features Editor
    Nestled in a cozy corner of Linden Square, Karma Asian Fusion offers upscale Asian Cuisine, combining flavors from numerous regions to make unique combinations. Inside, hungry restaurant […]
  • Wellesley artists unite the community with electrical box art
    By Ayesha Kapoor '26, Editor-in-Chief
    Flowers, sports equipment, birds, police cars, and silhouettes. These designs are scattered throughout Wellesley, painted on electrical boxes along sidewalks and roads. An effort that began […]
  • How the Red Sox can turn a wild card exit into a World Series championship
    By Freddy Alexander '27, Staff Writer
    Boston is a town blessed with tremendous sporting success. We claim 38 championships in hockey, basketball, football, and baseball combined — we are literally one of the winningest cities […]
  • The basis behind the ban: the new Google resource restrictions
    By Camden Chan '27, Staff Writer
    On September 29, an email from the high school’s technology office was sent out to every student in the Wellesley Public School system, notifying students that they would be losing […]

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