February 2021

Local & National News

Rihanna, Ravi & the Far Right: The Backlash, the Arrest, and the Protestors

In response to the three farm acts passed by the Indian Parliament in September, farmers have taken to the roads to protest the controversial laws. Why are three laws causing such a riot . . .

|  By Diya Sebastian

Opinion

Why You Should Start Reading, From a Non-Reader

I love libraries. The smell of parchment diffusing into a large, high-ceiling room. The volumes of knowledge at one's disposal. The productive atmosphere. Libraries are beautiful. I love books. The large variety of works ranging from encyclopedias to novels. The ornate, leather spines of . . .

|  By Khushi Chauhan, Editor-In-Chief

Entertainment & Media

An Expanded Look at Relationships: 'To All the Boys: Always and Forever' Review

After 3 years, the To All the Boys series has ended. As someone who saw the first movie over 20 times (sometimes twice in a row), the end of the series was a nudge to the fact that my own . . .

|  By Val Valderrama

Sports

Assessing the Patriots QB Situation

The question that everyone in New England and around the NFL is asking is who will the Patriots Quarterback be for the 2021-2022 NFL season? After posting a 7-8 record while starting games (missed week 4 due to COVID), it is safe to assume that Cam Newton will not be returning as . . .

|  By Sam Shuster, Editor-In-Chief

Sports

Patriots Offseason

After 11 straight AFC East division titles (and 11 playoff appearances), the New England Patriots failed to make the postseason in their first year without Tom Brady. It all started in late June when they brought in former MVP quarterback Cam Newton. The fanbase was ecstatic about this . . .

|  By Matt Schultz

Advice & More

Keep Talking, Take Action: Ways to Reduce Your Environmental Impact

Climate change: one of the most pressing issues of our time, one that affects the very future our generation will or will not have on this planet. From the largest corporations to each individual . . .

|  By Ella Stern

Advice & More

Gregor MacGregor Biography

Gregor MacGregor was a soldier and conman, savior and murderer, and a testament to how justice is not always served. His story serves as a cautionary tale to how charm and connections may blind people to one's character, and frighteningly, perhaps, an encouraging tale to some . . .

|  By Julie Evers

Advice & More

Tips and Resources from a Fully Virtual Student

Like many of us, this year I’ve had to be my main teacher and classmate. I must say, the work of teachers and counselors from the high school has been really helpful. However, as a fully virtual student who learns on platforms that rely on my output (work that needs to be turned in), the . . .

|  By Val Valderrama

Short Story

The Water’s Curse, Chapter 1

“Twisting and turning way of the day, please be careful if you may, don’t go dancing and prancing out to sea, cause when come back there is nothing to see, she is evil I’m telling you, evil as stone, she has no heart, and that is why she has no bones, she is worse than a ghost and worse . . .

|  By Varsha Ashokraja