About Us

The Natick Nest is Natick High School's official student-run school newspaper. We are a tight-knit community of students with a diverse range of interests who are all passionate about writing and sharing their journalistic and artistic work. We meet every Tuesday in room 245 after school with our faculty advisor, Mr. Guastella, and release an issue every month and half.

Though we mainly publish articles, we also publish poetry, columns, short stories, comics, word games, and whatever else students create! You can find our print editions at the NHS library and in room 245 at NHS, or you can pick up a copy in the main lobby on select dates, which will be announced on our Instagram page.

Keep reading to find out more about our board members and talented journalists!

Max Cogliano

|  Editor-In-Chief

Hi! My name is Max (he/him). I am a junior at Natick High, and I am the Editor-in-Chief for the Natick Nest. Reach out to me with any questions at macogliano@students.natickps.org.

Angela Mukigi

|  Copy Editor

Hey, my name is Angela (she/her) and I am a sophomore. I most enjoy writing opinion pieces, advice articles, and critiques. I'm also the Vice President of the Equity Co-Op board. Outside of school I play the violin and read books. I also play indoor and beach volleyball. Other things I love are hanging out with friends and listening to music. You're welcome to contact me at anmukigi@students.natickps.org.

Saumya Ahuja

|  Media & Communications Manager

Hi! I'm Saumya (she/her) and I'm a sophomore at at Natick High. I'm so excited to be this year's Media & Communications Manager! I enjoy writing entertainment or opinion pieces. Whenever I'm not in school or navigating a huge pile of homework, I can be found reading a copious amount of books :). I'm also part of the Book Club, Robotics Team, and Jazz at Natick High. Reach out to me at any time at saahuja@students.natickps.org.

Aanya Sikka

|  Head of Graphic Design & Illustration

Hi! I'm Aanya (she/they), and this is my second year with the Nest. I'm the Nest's Head of Graphic Design & Illustration and a sophomore. In addition to the Nest, I'm also part of Mock Trial and NHS' chapter of the National English Honors Society. I love any and all things music, reading, puzzles, and gardening, and I also enjoy working on random craft projects. Feel free to email me about anything at aasikka@students.natickps.org.

Note: These entries do not make up the entirety of the Natick Nest's membership.

Ayla Friedman

|  Class of 2028

Hey there! I'm Ayla and a 10th grader here at Natick High! I enjoy writing poetry and also dabble in interviews and entertainment. I have a diverse range of interests; I play soccer, field hockey and I'm part of the film/media club (as well as the school play come spring)! When I'm not writing poetry and stories or reading an alarming amount of books and articles, you can almost certainly find me blabbering and yapping about Greek Mythology, philosophy, astrology, tarot, the supernatural, any TV show or movie under the sun (some of my favorites being Doctor Who, Supernatural, Brooklyn 99, The Good Place, Boy Meets World, Marvel/MCU, Dead Poets Society... etc.) or listening to music. Want to share some poetry, debate about the use of pants, or just chat? Please reach out to me at ayfriedman@students.natickps.org!

Katie Rish

|  Class of 2028

Hi! I'm Katie, my pronouns are she/her, and I'm a sophomore here at NHS. This is my second year involved in the Nest and I love to write about pop culture and music. In my free time I love reading, listening to music, drawing, and hanging out with my sisters. At school I'm also involved in med club and book club. Reach out with any questions or inquiries at karish@students.natickps.org!

Eon Stern

|  Class of 2027

Hi, my name is Eon. I'm a junior and love to write about science and advocacy. Outside of school I do Kung Fu, I play with my pets, and I volunteer at Unity Farm Sanctuary. 

Questions? Contact me at eostern@students.natickps.org.