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One Wellesley faculty and student groups take action to implement change at the high school
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One Wellesley faculty and student groups take action to implement change at the high school

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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 […]

Wellesley’s efforts to increase teacher diversity an uphill climb
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Wellesley’s efforts to increase teacher diversity an uphill climb

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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 […]

A day of protest – my trip to the Statehouse
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A day of protest – my trip to the Statehouse

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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 […]

High school Quiz Show team to compete on WGBH
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High school Quiz Show team to compete on WGBH

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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 […]

New NHS guidelines ensure that members engage with community
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New NHS guidelines ensure that members engage with community

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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 […]

A week to remember: my first-hand look at the world of journalism
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A week to remember: my first-hand look at the world of journalism

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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 […]

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Must-see film “Fences” reveals the struggles of African-American families in the 1950’s

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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 […]

Wellesley joins millions to protest the election of Donald Trump
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Wellesley joins millions to protest the election of Donald Trump

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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 […]

CARTOON: The effect of Trump’s cabinet picks
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CARTOON: The effect of Trump’s cabinet picks

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A version of this cartoon appeared on print in our January 2017 issue.

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Trump’s cabinet: Who you should know

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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 […]

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  • 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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