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’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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…