December 2021

Local & National News

Keep Talking, Take Action: Natick's Recycling Problem

When I go on a walk, I leave with my dog on her leash, my phone, and my earbud case in my hands. I return with my phone and earbud case shoved into my pocket, my dog’s leash . . .

|  By Ella Stern, Editor-In-Chief

Opinion

We Need More Gender-Neutral Bathrooms At NHS.

When I was a seventh grader at Kennedy Middle School, there was a mysterious door in one of the science hallways. I never knew where it went. Nobody did. That changed when one day, a new sign was stamped on the door that read “gender neutral bathroom.” This was a big deal for . . .

|  By Connor Federico-Grome

Opinion

Animal Circus Ban

Imagine you’re seven years old and at a fair. After going through tents with baked goods and carnival games, you enter one with a small animal circus. You see pigs racing and an elephant giving rides. You’re mesmerized by the adorable animals and want to join the circus more than . . .

|  By Julie Evers

Opinion

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream!

Ice cream is one of the world’s most beloved foods; you will struggle to find someone who dislikes ice cream, and if you do, they are probably weird. However, not all ice cream is served the same way and there are many different takes on how to make this frozen snack delicious. After much . . .

|  By Anthony Bilis-Gruson

Entertainment & Media

Taylor Swift and the Perils of Being a Woman in the Music Industry

Taylor Swift: whether you love her or hate her, you’ve definitely heard of her. Swift’s record-breaking success over a 17-year long period is, arguably, unlike anyone else's in the industry . . .

|  By Sarah Cochi

Entertainment & Media

Reviewing The Six Classic Hanukkah Parodies

Every December, the winter holidays are on almost everyone’s mind, and along with this comes the seemingly endless number of Christmas songs. For those that celebrate Hanukkah, rather than putting on songs like Deck the Halls or All I Want For Christmas is You, we’re listening to Adam . . .

|  By Isaac Hoffman

Entertainment & Media

Once Upon a Time, There Was a Railroad Line: A Review of Hadestown in Boston

When the legendary Hadestown was set to tour in Boston, you can bet your bottom dollar that all the musical theatre fans stopped what they were doing to buy tickets, and we were two of . . .

|  By Ella Stern, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivier Therien

Entertainment & Media

My Top 3 Robert De Niro Movies Ranked

In this article, I will rank my favorite movies with Robert De Niro and explain why I liked them and why I’d recommend them. I have not seen Taxi Driver, Casino, Raging Bull, or The Godfather Saga yet for some reason so they are not on the list. Movie Summaries provided by . . .

|  By Samantha Smith

Sports

MLB Free Agency Recap

The 2021 MLB season was one of the most exciting seasons in MLB history from underdog champions to fans back in the stands. The MLB season had it all. With that being said, teams are already getting ready for next season. MLB free agency is always highly anticipated, as the . . .

|  By Sam Shuster

Sports

Natick High School Soccer: A Tale of Two Teams

After a difficult 2020/21 season due to Covid, Natick High School boys and girls soccer teams were ready to bounce back and finally have a regular season. No more challenges such as a shortened season, masks while playing, altered rules, and no fans—it was good to get back to . . .

|  By Anthony Bilis-Gruson

Advice & More

The Importance of Art in Self Expression

There are times when trying to put a feeling into words or context doesn’t seem to exacerbate your point enough. No matter what you say, or how you say it, it's not enough. What you feel inside isn’t tangible, or small enough to put into words, or not enough to just talk it out. But . . .

|  By Alyssa Santos

Advice & More

How Does Bullying Affect Our Students?

The hot topic of bullying has been picking up steam as it rampages across our schools at an increasing rate, and it is about time we make a big change. Bullying mostly affects the victim, but also the bully itself. The bully starts to gain more “confidence”  while they pick on more kids . . .

|  By Varsha Ashokraja