April 2023

Local & National News

A Guide to Natick's Town Election Results

On Tuesday, March 27, Natick residents made their voices heard at the polls. Even though only 14% of eligible voters participated, voters ushered in some new and exciting faces. The major contested races in this election were two seats each on the Select Board and the School Committee. In the Select Board race, Kristen Pope and . . .

|  By Ella Stern, Editor-In-Chief

Local & National News

Evolution of the Equity Co-op

In the winter of my sophomore year, deep in COVID-19, I received an email about Natick High School’s first ever Equity Co-op. All I knew was that it was a designated day for students to learn about equity from their peers. I was invited to lead a workshop team as a member of Peer Advocates. We developed a presentation on identity and . . .

|  By Jia Kumar

Entertainment & Media

Overanalysis: 'The Bachelorette'

Until recently, The Bachelor was simply a fixture within pop culture I knew nothing about. In many ways, it still is. I’ve seen clips and episodes, but always had a weird feeling about the dynamic of one man on top with women flocking around him and catering to his whims. I have, however, recently indulged myself in The Bachelorette . . .

|  By Hildy Wicks

Entertainment & Media

The Magic of West Street

Natick High School offers so many musical opportunities for students playing virtually every instrument under the sun. Natick students are incredibly fortunate to have access to so many choirs and bands. There are the two instrumental ensemble groups (Wind Ensemble and Concert Band), an intro to band class, Jazz Ensemble, String . . .

|  By Olivier Therien

Entertainment & Media

An Island Paradise. A Treasure Hunt. A Deadly Quest: 'Outer Banks' Season 3 Review

After two years of waiting for the third season of Outer Banks, it is officially here, and it is everything fans have dreamed of. The last time we saw the Pogues, they were fleeing the clutches of Ward, the treasure-obsessed . . .

|  By Olivia Dodak

Entertainment & Media

'Lover' Remastered: This Is How You Should Actually Listen to the Album, Say Taylor Superfan and Non-Swiftie

For most Taylor Swift fans, listening to an album is a profound experience marked by Swift’s phenomenal songwriting. From Taylor Swift to Midnights, the singer has been creating and releasing what are widely considered . . .

|  By Hannah Mevorach and Lili Temper

Sports

Not Far From Home

Natick’s storied high school football program has produced some incredibly talented players throughout the years including Brian Dunlap, Troy Flutie, and of course, Doug Flutie. These players got recognition not only at the collegiate level, but also professionally. Even in the past five years, standouts like Jakobi Holiday, Jalyn Aponte . . .

|  By Matt Schultz

Poetry

"Cherry Wine"

The clink of glasses echoed through the air
They smiled at one another, sipping on wine
With lips just as red and hearts just as sweet . . .

|  Diya Sebastian, Business Manager