By Nora Guttilla

It was when I was jogging to Spanish, with 20 seconds to spare, that I got stopped in the 700s. A tall man dressed in all black with “Hall Monitor” pasted across his chest handed me a white slip of paper that read “Your violation of exceeding our 5mph limit in hallway 700s has resulted in detention this afternoon 4/1.” I took the slip, and entered my Spanish class, confused and distressed, only to see that two of my classmates received similar slips. One slip was pink and the other was orange. I wondered what these different colored papers meant, but I didn't have time to ask. 

By Hannah Leiman

“It’s now time that their silly protest comes to an end.” That is the latest quote said by James Papadopoulos, Cafe Fresh’s owner with a look of glaring intensity on his face. Since taking over the entirety of Highland Avenue after the recent tear down of the massive 100-110 West Street building complex, Cafe Fresh’s cute, small-town atmosphere has transformed into a multi-billion dollar corporation. Now including bagel-dough production facilities, ingredient-testing laboratories, and hallways featuring washer-shaped couches that mimic bagels, the Cafe Fresh Corporation (CFC) has grown rapidly over the past five years.

By Serena Tanna

My name is Serena, and I was born on April Fools Day. Being born on this very special holiday comes with a certain…reputation. The second people hear that I was born on the annual day devoted to pranks, there’s always a pause, a raised eyebrow, and the inevitable “Wait, really?” While I have surprisingly never been pranked (as far as I know), the potential for chaos is always in the air, and it feels like a missed opportunity not to embrace it. If you’re struggling to find the perfect present for someone whose birthday is basically a national excuse for mischief and trickery, here are some perfectly reasonable gift ideas to consider.

By Molly Krupat

It was Friday. Friday the 13th. I heard it first on the loud speaker. It was all too familiar. “This announcement is for seniors, or those who are siblings to a senior”, Mr. Sicotte announced. “You must all leave the building IMMEDIATELY" his voice boomed before he paused just long enough for confusion and whispers to spread around my AP Gov class. “There has been a senioritis outbreak in the 100s, and it is spreading quickly from the senior science classes up into the Calculus and Statistics classes. For your own safety, I demand you leave the building at once, as you do not want to catch this virus."

By Jack Krupat

Superintendent Gutekanst announced on Monday that the Needham Public Schools have suddenly made the decision not to make the switch to Canvas from Google Classroom that was previously intended. The district, he announced, will be receiving a full refund for the approximately $15.8 trillion that it paid Canvas for the switch.

By Calvin Schaffstein

No feeling can match walking into the cafeteria and seeing the usual array of pizza replaced with glistening silver bags filled with delectable burgers and world-class chicken sandwiches. Tuesdays and Thursdays are the pinnacle of lunch time eats at Needham High. Tuesday’s main lunch is typically a delicious meat bowl or a downright scrumptious chicken medley, while Thursday’s are an assortment of decadent pasta dishes. Removing the pizza as a possible option just adds to the cuisine’s magic.

By Caroline Oliver

Procrastination. The thief of joy. Everyone has suffered from it, and I know I have too. For this month’s edition of Club Launch, I was thrilled to learn more about Needham High School’s very own Procrastination Club. It is a place for procrastinators to meet and give each other tips for further delaying work. At least, that is what they plan to achieve. The leaders keep putting off the first meeting. 

By Liza Scott & Lex Brett-Fleegler

Stanczak and Isaacs: a tale as old as time. Known throughout the school for their fierce and heated rivalry and the supposed depth of their hatred. But how true is this hatred? Are they really enemies, or are they secretly best friends, using their public feud to cover up their hangouts? 

By Lizzie Idelson

This past summer, new tennis courts were installed near the gym at Needham High School in the upper lot. However, little did Needham residents know until now, that when the old courts were being ripped up, a groundbreaking discovery was made.