January 2022

Local & National News

Local Business Spotlight: Uni-T

Hiding in a side street of Natick Center is a glowing gem of a store. Especially now, amongst the winter darkness and chill in the air, Uni-T looks homey and welcoming, with warm golden light pouring out of the window and illuminating the sparkling artwork displayed there. The tagline . . .

|  By Ella Stern, Editor-In-Chief

Local & National News

The Difference Between Cage-Free & Free-Range

Egg carton labels can be confusing, especially since they seem like they’re saying the same thing with different words. Cage- free, free-range, and pasture-range all sound like chickens are running around an acre by themselves. In reality, the disparities between Cage-free and range free can . . .

|  By Diya Sebastian

Opinion

Don't Ask Me Why I Use A Cane: Disability Rights

Hi! My name is Leo Margil, I’m a sophomore at NHS, I use he/him pronouns, and my favorite element is neodymium because it’s super magnetic. You might have seen me around the school. I mean, I’m not that recognizable—I’m a short blonde white kid. You probably look over me . . .

|  By Leo Margil

Opinion

Turn the Water Fountains Back On! (Please)

Recently, fires have plagued Natick High School. Perhaps some water would help extinguish the flames. We all know that arsonists have given administrators more ways to police our lives. Fine. I don’t care. But I need to drink. That was a poor choice of words. Specifically, I need to drink . . .

|  By Emerson Davis

Opinion

2022, Twee, and the Ever-Shortening Trend Cycle

With the new year upon us, I see many people using the birth of 2022 as a period of transition. Whether it be in their style, their taste, their friendships, their decisions, it doesn’t matter. New year, new me! Right? Well, in the new year, one thing has already risen above all other nominal . . .

|  By Connor Federico-Grome

Entertainment & Media

Reads, Reviews, and Recommendations: Keira's 2021 Rom-Com Round Up

[The Hating Game by Sally Thorne: 4/5 stars] This book moved way too quickly. Enemies to lovers should be a very slow burn. But despite the fact that they kissed on page 65, overall, it was . . .

|  By Keira McDonough, Media & Communications Manager

Entertainment & Media

Virgil Abloh: A True Inspiration

The late Virgil Abloh was an inspiration to millions worldwide. He  first came to fame in 2013 after the launch of his streetwear brand Off-White, which has since transformed into a luxury designer brand. There are not many items that cannot be found at Off-White, with items ranging from . . .

|  By Sam Shuster, Editor-In-Chief

Entertainment & Media

Listening to a New Album Every Month: Indie Folk

“DVD Menu” pulls me in right when it begins, the song filling my whole body because I can feel every note. The violin adds an entrancing eeriness to the song, and I can easily say it's one of the best instrumental songs I've heard in a while. Most would think it would be better with lyrics . . .

|  By Samantha Smith

Entertainment & Media

Aristotle's Elements of Tragedy and Homer's 'Iliad'

The Iliad fits the key requirements of a tragedy: it depicts an action (the Trojan War), includes artistic embellishment (epic form), evokes pity, fear, and catharsis, features a tragic hero with a tragic flaw, and has a complex plot. The issue of whether or not it's a tragedy in itself is not . . .

|  By Keira McDonough, Media & Communications Manager

Sports

Breakout Brothers: A Report on the Next Lethal Rushing Duo

Over the last two decades of football in New England, the Patriots have avoided a “run-first” mentality on the offensive side of the ball. Yes, there are names like Antowain Smith, Corey . . .

|  By Matt Schultz

Advice & More

Dealing With Anxiety in a Global Pandemic

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, I was a busy girl. I worked hard in my classes and participated in many extracurriculars. In March 2020, when normal life came to a halt, I was devastated. I felt as if I had no purpose. After reading this article, I realized that I had used the four steps outlined in . . .

|  By Jia Kumar

Poetry

First Semester (Ever): A Collection of Poems

my heart is pounding
feelings swirling around
like a tornado . . .

|  By Bela Kumar