One Wellesley faculty and student groups take action to implement change at the high school
As a response to the racist incident that happened over the summer of 2016, the high school formed two One Wellesley groups, one for students and one for …
Shannon Chaffers ’18
Wellesley’s efforts to increase teacher diversity an uphill climb
According to a report from the Center for American Progress, more than eighty percent of America’s public school teachers are white. Couple that with the fact that 48 …
A day of protest – my trip to the Statehouse
It was about 10:30 am on March 14 when ten Wellesley students (including me) huddled on the T to head to Boston. Although students across the country were …
High school Quiz Show team to compete on WGBH
Out of over 100 teams that tried out for WGBH’s high school quiz show, only sixteen qualified for the televised competition. Wellesley High School’s quiz show team was …
New NHS guidelines ensure that members engage with community
This year, the high school’s National Honor Society (NHS) has made two major changes to its guidelines for members. NHS students must now participate in two official NHS …
A week to remember: my first-hand look at the world of journalism
Editor’s note: Shannon Chaffers was the representative for Massachusetts at the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference in June, 2017. On June 17, 51 student journalists from …
Must-see film “Fences” reveals the struggles of African-American families in the 1950’s
From page to stage to screen, Denzel Washington’s rendition of August Wilson’s play “Fences” offers a window into the soul of a garbage collector living in Pittsburgh whose …
Wellesley joins millions to protest the election of Donald Trump
The signs were witty: “we shall overcomb.” They were defiant: “I’m with her.” And they demanded to be heard: “Earth. Justice. Now,” one said. “Respect women,” said another. …
CARTOON: The effect of Trump’s cabinet picks
A version of this cartoon appeared on print in our January 2017 issue.
Trump’s cabinet: Who you should know
Appointee Position Role Rex Tillerson: ExxonMobil CEO with experience negotiating with numerous countries for oil and gas, but no prior government experience. He has been criticized for his …