Saudi Arabia, not the moral high ground
Noah Penasack, Op-Ed Editor
October 31, 2018
Filed under October, Opinion, Politics, Showcase
The recent incident involving the death of a Saudi journalist has raised some serious questions about US foreign policy in the Middle East. This month, Saudi Arabia has taken some serious heat both from Turkey, and (surprisingly) from Trump. The international community is responding to the Saudi gov...
Kyra Belden secures her 1000th assist
Sofia Barassi, Sports Editor
October 16, 2018
Filed under Athlete Spotlight, Editorial, Features, October, Showcase, Sports
Kyra Belden ‘19, one of the Girls Varsity Volleyball captains, secured her 1000th assist of her HB career while playing Manchester Memorial on September 28. Belden began racking up assists her freshman year when she made the varsity squad in 2015 as the team’s setter. Making First-Team Allstate her ...
How the Seniors stand in their ongoing college search
Avery Desruisseau, Staff Writer
October 10, 2018
Filed under October, Opinion, Showcase
As senior year starts, the feeling of being the “top dog” in high school is finally starting to set in. Then it hits: college; the big decision looming over every senior’s head. The question on everyone's mind: are we on track with their search for the perfect school, and where can we find h...
I’m a Democrat…and I agree with Ben Carson
Noah Penasack, Op-Ed Editor
October 1, 2018
Filed under Columns, October, Opinion, Politics, Showcase
In this era of extreme political polarization, it is important to be able to recognize when an opponent introduces a motion that deserves bipartisan support. Last month, Ben Carson made an appeal to American cities and towns to reduce neighborhood zoning regulations (rules that restrict what types...
Hollis’ foliage viewing
Harry Bates, Staff Writer
September 17, 2018
Filed under Opinion, September, Showcase
With fall arriving, comes the awing change of pigment in the forests around town. From a favorite birch tree in your backyard, to the maple trees along the drive to school, autumn is here and the scenery is changing yet again. In this article, you will find my personal list of the incredible places...
Snap, crackle pop
Sofia Barassi, Sports Editor
September 11, 2018
One wrong step, one wrong pivot, one wrong jolt, and your athletic career can be jeopardized forever. When you tear your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), just as I did, many things in your life stop instantly. You have to adjust to an entirely new lifestyle of not walking, not doing what you love, and...
Vote early and local
Noah Penasack, Op-Ed Editor
September 10, 2018
Filed under Opinion, September, Showcase
In recent years, buying local produce, artisan goods, and other wares has become extremely popular. Slogans such as “eat local” and “buy local” can be seen on t-shirts, bumper stickers, and tote bags. Despite all this focus on supporting local communities, political emphasis remains national. It...
Starting off school on the wrong foot
Rowan Gingras, Staff Writer
September 4, 2018
Filed under Opinion, September, Showcase
It’s time for school to begin again, bringing with it all the highs and lows of meeting new teachers, buying school supplies, and the first homework assignments of the year. It’s fair to say that most students have a sense of optimism as they start each school year, confident that this year will...
The flavorful taste of Buffalo Wild Wings
Kyle Simpson, Staff Writer
June 13, 2018
Filed under June, Opinion, Showcase
Buffalo Wilds Wings has grown to be one of the most popular wing chains throughout America. Known for its sports theme, the restaurant draws large crowds on game days for its famous wings and its rowdy environment. The wings at B-Dubs are famous, and for a good reason. The store offers 21 sauce options,...
The educational value of Kahoot!
Max Porter, Staff Writer
June 13, 2018
Filed under Opinion
You walk into class, ready to learn. You sit down in your chair and prepare yourself for a lecture of sorts, like every other day. But today is different. The teacher has the projector on and plastered across the whiteboard is the word “Kahoot!” instantly letting you know that this is going to be...
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