Two sophomores elected to Town Meeting
In a town like Wellesley, the local government guides the town through different policies and decisions. Unlike other towns, Wellesley has no mayor, which means the governing of the town…
Tom Brady: leaves Boston, retires, then returns to the NFL after only 39 days and shocks many New Englanders
The beloved longtime quarterback of the New England Patriots, Tom Brady, made an unforeseen decision about his NFL career. Shock swept the nation when he chose to leave the Patriots…
Pixar’s “Turning Red” reaches farther than just providing a new cultural lense for adolescence among Asian girls in the diaspora.
“Sorry I’m not perfect. Sorry that I’m not good enough. Sorry I’ll never be like you.” These were the words Meilin (Mei) Lee said to her own mother after finally…
The Sunshine Protection Act and its impact on the health and safety of students at the high school
On March 15, the Senate voted unanimously in favor of the Sunshine Protection Act. Although it has yet to be approved by the House of Representatives and President Joe Biden,…
Women in March Madness
In 1940, the University of Pittsburgh men’s basketball team played Fordham University at Madison Square Garden. This stood in as the first televised college basketball game. In 1975, although women’s…
Legal or Health Concern? Tobacco retailer’s request to open locally is met with rejection and disapproval
On March 17, the Wellesley Board of Health voted unanimously to reject tobacco retailer Blue Moon Smoke Shops’ application to open a location in the town. Blue Moon Smoke Shops…
Paige Stephenson: How eyes are the windows to the soul
The hum of students busy at work, the heat from the torch, and the satisfaction of completing a hard labored project. To Paige Stephenson ’22, metals intensives is a moment…
The unforgettable story of Herlda Senhouse: Wellesley’s 111 year old
Exit the high school building, head for the Brook Path, and keep walking on the path until Dana Hall is on your left. Look to your right, and you are…
Raiders girls indoor track finds great success, making it a winter season to remember
The Wellesley girls indoor track team has made a name for themselves at the finish line, gaining large recognition in just a few months. Led by coach John Griffith, known…