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Author: William Liu '24, Editor-in-Chief

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The harsh reality of your fight: protesting on college campuses
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The harsh reality of your fight: protesting on college campuses

  • William Liu '24, Editor-in-Chief
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On April 17, a group of students at Columbia University established an encampment of tents on the campus’s East Butler Lawn, calling for the university […]

What does good government look like?
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What does good government look like?

  • William Liu '24, Editor-in-Chief
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2023 has been a year to forget for the House of Representatives.  On January 3, at the opening of the 118th United States Congress, the […]

Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS: a commendable reflection on young adulthood
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Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS: a commendable reflection on young adulthood

  • William Liu '24, Editor-in-Chief
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Released on September 8, GUTS is American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo’s highly anticipated follow-up to her debut album, SOUR, which was released in 2021 to immense […]

‘Cocaine Bear’: a compelling well-crafted exercise in absurdity
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‘Cocaine Bear’: a compelling well-crafted exercise in absurdity

  • William Liu '24, Editor-in-Chief
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Loosely inspired by the true story of an American black bear that fatally overdosed on cocaine, Elizabeth Banks’ much anticipated black comedy “Cocaine Bear” was […]

Is it possible to separate art from the artist?
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Is it possible to separate art from the artist?

  • William Liu '24, Editor-in-Chief
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In recent years, influential artists such as rapper Kanye West and J. K. Rowling have been the subjects of massive controversies. As more and more […]

Wellesley Educators Association continues collective bargaining for new contract amidst challenges
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Wellesley Educators Association continues collective bargaining for new contract amidst challenges

  • William Liu '24, Editor-in-Chief
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Due to scheduling difficulties during the summer, the WEA and the WPS decided to put negotiations on hold until the start of this school year. […]

Lunar New Year should be a school holiday in Wellesley
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Lunar New Year should be a school holiday in Wellesley

  • William Liu '24, Editor-in-Chief
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Over the last few years, the status of Lunar New Year, an East Asian cultural holiday marking the beginning of a year on the traditional […]

Joe Biden’s first year: notable successes and catastrophic failures
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Joe Biden’s first year: notable successes and catastrophic failures

  • William Liu '24, Editor-in-Chief
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As President Joe Biden’s first year nears its end, his failures have certainly overshadowed his successes in the court of public opinion. From December 17 […]

Donda: Kanye West’s musical renaissance
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Donda: Kanye West’s musical renaissance

  • William Liu '24, Editor-in-Chief
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Named after his late mother, Donda is the tenth studio album by controversial American music icon Kanye West. Executively produced by himself and featuring a […]

The problem with social media censorship
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The problem with social media censorship

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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 […]

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The Latest

  • Lights, camera, action?
    By Evie Simon '27, Arts Editor
    “Stranger Things”, “Outer Banks”, and “Bridgerton” are just three shows that evoke feelings of both familiarity and agitation at the prolonged release of new seasons. All three, which have […]
  • Taboo isn’t a game: why political discussion belongs in the classroom
    By Katherine Xu '27, Editor-in-Chief
    In 2023, the high school vetoed a student-planned “USA Day” from spirit week. In an email sent to members of the community, Dr. Jamie Chisum, principal of the high school, explained that […]
  • The Bradford investigates: is DEI ‘DOA’?
    By Ayesha Kapoor '26, Editor-in-Chief
    On January 20, 2025, the day of the presidential inauguration, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14151. The first of many executive orders regarding minority groups, it reads, […]
  • The high school’s spring artists of the month
    By Kaya Charoensiddhi '27, News Editor
    Each month, the Art department highlights outstanding student work by selecting two artists in 2-D and 3-D art. Sophie Kwan ’25 (2-D, Drawing and Painting), Katie Gallico ’25 (2-D, Drawing […]
  • New phone-free standard set for WPS
    By Katherine Xu '27, Editor-in-Chief
    On May 16, a message from Wellesley Public Schools (WPS) Superintendent Dr. David Lussier arrived in the inboxes of students, parents, and faculty, announcing a new cell phone procedure for […]

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