Around the town of Wellesley, multicolored sparkly holiday lights twinkle from lampposts, trees, and places of business as early as the week before Thanksgiving, reminding […]
Category: Opinion
Powerschool: a furtive stressor hides in our phones
On a recent Sunday morning, my phone vibrated with a notification that my Spanish grade had ‘dropped’ a bit. My teacher must had entered my […]
Should the Raiders return the night game?
On September 11, 2015, the Raiders suited up for their final night game at Wellesley High School. This game against the Peabody Tanners ended with […]
Late morning bus run increases sleep schedule and student enthusiasm
To students who struggle to wake up at six-thirty in the morning to catch the early morning bus, the recent decision to add a late […]
ACT vs. SAT: The decision we all dread broken down
Going into junior year, students are confronted with the realities of the college process and the beginning of anxiety about an uncertain future. One of […]
MIAA is not for the athletes
While it’s commendable that the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association claims that its mission is to provide, “lifelong and life-quality learning experiences to students while enhancing […]
EDITORIAL: Living in a post-truth era
A version of this article appeared on print in our January 2017 issue. As the means by which people learn about the world and the […]
CARTOON: The effect of Trump’s cabinet picks
A version of this cartoon appeared on print in our January 2017 issue.
Using VPNs makes blocking sites pointless
I was desperately waiting for my friend to send me a study guide for English class. My friend has a Samsung while I have a […]
Bongani Musikavanhu ’18 reflects: Racism is not a new struggle
Contributing writer Bongani Musikavanhu ’18 reflects on the racist messages of this summer, some of which were directed at him and his family. A version […]