January 2021

Local & National News

Natick High School’s Virtual Music Performances

For many people, music is an important part of the holiday season. This is especially true for students in the music programs at Natick High School, for whom the end of the calendar year always brings a celebration of the year’s hard work. This year's performances, including the . . .

|  By Ella Stern

Local & National News

Capitol Insurrection

On Wednesday, January 6th, 2021, a mob of pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S Capitol after a speech given by President Trump. Since the election, Trump has been making claims of election fraud, saying that the vote was “stolen”. On January 6th, Congress met to finalize the election . . .

|  By Leo Margil

Local & National News

Coronavirus Vaccine Update

Lead infectious disease expert Dr. Fauci seemed very optimistic this week, as his plans for vaccinating the country are under way. With President Joe Biden aiming for 100 million vaccines in his first 100 days in office, when speaking with the Associated Press Dr. Fauci regarded this . . .

|  By Alyssa Santos

Opinion

Is there a difference between equality and justice?

If you would have asked me this question a few years ago, I would have said  no. However, times have changed, and 2020 has brought me more context. All the racial inequalities that took place illustrated an image of two worlds: one fighting for equality and one fighting for rights for . . .

|  By Varsha Ashokraja

Entertainment & Media

A Scandalous Soirée (A Review of 'Bridgerton')

In a time where escaping to the Victorian Era is incredibly enticing, a new show, based on the novels by Julia Quinn, has emerged as the saving grace for a troublesome year. Shonda Rhimes, the mastermind behind Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, and Scandal, has outdone herself . . .

|  By Diya Sebastian

Entertainment & Media

A Reaction to 'evermore'

To be quite honest, I am a big Taylor Swift fan. I've been listening to her songs for as long as I can remember. In fact, I strongly believe that one of the first things I remember hearing (ever) was the song "You Belong With Me" from Taylor's sophomore album: "Fearless." As much as I want to . . .

|  By Khushi Chauhan, Editor-In-Chief

Sports

Should the Bears Re-sign Mitchell Trubisky?

With the 2020 NFL regular season all wrapped up and the playoffs set, fans are gearing up for the postseason while also looking ahead to the 2021 Season. The Chicago bears are a team that will have a decision to make regarding the QB situation. After selecting Mitchell Trubisky 2nd . . .

|  By Sam Shuster, Editor-In-Chief

Advice & More

Who Is Jimmy? The History Behind an Infamous Topping

How do you choose to order those colorful sugary confections atop your ice cream? Jimmies, sprinkles, and nonpareils are just a few of the names used to describe the rainbow . . .

|  By Alexa Solomon, Editor-In-Chief

Advice & More

The COVID College Experience

As a senior graduating in the second year of a world-wide pandemic, my thoughts are constantly scattered all over the place. Which schools will I get accepted into? Will my freshman year be completely virtual? When will everything return to normal already? Eager to discover the . . .

|  By Alexa Solomon, Editor-In-Chief

Advice & More

Five Habits to Improve Your 2021

Individually we have little control over the world and particularly right now with so many worrisome headlines, we more than ever want to help. While we have such little control over our world, we have a great deal of control of our own lives. With 2021 just beginning we can create personal . . .

|  By Julie Evers

Advice & More

Let’s Talk About Stress 

This school year looks far different than those from the past, and undoubtedly student behavior has changed to match it. The amount of stressed, nervous, and procrastinating students is at an all time high! Speaking from experience, the hybrid and remote learning models have been . . .

|  By Alexa Solomon, Editor-In-Chief