At the outset of the pandemic quarantine in March, the most reasonable solution for protecting the elderly, with their vulnerability to COVID-19, was to isolate them. Completely. After all, the fatality...

Teenagers around the world are dealing with quarantine boredom in different ways. Some have taken up new hobbies like cooking, watching endless amounts of Netflix, going on daily walks or bonding with...

High school students are traditionally conditioned to work towards one common goal: pursuing some sort of higher education and moving on to a career that will sustain them until retirement. What many don’t...

In the late 1600s, St. John Baptist de La Salle, an affluent priest living in Reims, France, abandoned his personal wealth and title to devote his life to educating others. At the time, education was a...

Drum beats can be heard simultaneously with the clashing of bells, necklaces, and other regalia, as folks from different Native American tribes surround the arena. While some gouge on Indian tacos and...

In the midst of a global pandemic, it can be forgotten that while lives continue on, so do hardships. But now a community has rallied together to help a young girl by the name of Rylie Wambeke. “Rylie...

After ten consecutive terms of service, Mark Boughton - civil servant and a public lover of The Office - has stepped down as the mayor of Danbury, turning over a new leaf as Connecticut’s Tax Commissioner. His...

The role of police in America is becoming increasingly ambiguous. The Globe takes a look at the past, present and future of policing. I. History Until the early 1800’s, most of the United...

Staples is the alma mater to many impressive and accomplished individuals. From its impressive acting and musical programs, academically rigorous classes and intense sports teams, Staples has fostered...

“Suffering is universal.” A quote credited to young adult novelist John Green, but one that extends far beyond the pages of a book. We all have our own monsters, under the bed, down the hall, in...

Forgiveness Projects by Mandy Mah _______________________________________________ The secret to recovery from abuse, neglect, betrayal, and to reduce stress and sadness – in other words, the...

Wanting to utilize their final year of high school to its greatest potential, seniors Cassie McGonagle, Mia Mazokopos and Kathleen Tobin took the initiative to found their own flower farming business....

She had never heard of a toothbrush. She had never seen snow or knew white people existed. What Dani T-Medhin did know was within Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. She knew the trees in the forest...

While it might seem unusual to celebrate the winter solstice, the shortest day and darkest time of the year, many students at this school look forward to holidays around this time and have already begun...

From a simple exchange about Green Day t-shirts to playing together at School of Rock, senior Jake Linder, junior Matt Bolling, junior Garrett Krupens, and junior Jack Graman formed Aberdeen, a rock band...

November 2020 has presented a time for historic elections, and not just nationally. On November 6, City High elected two Homecoming Kings for Homecoming royalty for the first time: Joe Bacon ‘21 and...

William Hinton ‘21 was not going to vote. He decided he would walk to Alexander Elementary on the afternoon of November 3 and register at his polling place. Hinton was one of many young people who participated...

Junior Sam Rooker has a variety of scholastic interests outside of his normal schedule, one of which is history. Combining his love of history with science and technology, Rooker became interested in the...

While online school may not provide the perks of socialization, it does have one benefit: cat cameos.  Since online learning restarted in September, many students have noticed an influx of appearances...

Content Warning: This article discusses mental health disorders and problems with body imaging, topics that some readers may find triggering. Sophomore Alissa Doe* wakes up to attend her Zoom classes...

In the sea of high school experiences, a counselor and a student have found something in common: their love for motorcycles. Motorcycles have always been a big part of counselor Bobby Storey’s life growing...

When sixth-grade students pick their own topics for a research project, most don’t resort to complicated, obscure subjects like ancient Greek philosophy. Despite knowing hardly anything of the subject...

Many people think economics is simply the study of money. And that those who study it only predict the future state of the economy, look into tax policies, or work on trade agreements between nations. ...

From the high school stage to the lights of Broadway and the sets of Paramount Pictures, Jack Sippel, Class of 2013, has done it all. As a student, Sippel was very engaged and involved in theatre but...

John Doe* sleeps in the living room of the Queens apartment he shares with his father. His dark hair is messy and overgrown, perhaps a product of Covid restrictions, and he immediately apologizes for its...

Eyes, skin and hair are among the most identifiable features of any person, but that is especially heightened when the combination of genes from both of your parents decides to bless, or curse, someone...

"Heavenly shades of night are falling It's twilight time Out of the mist your voice is calling 'Tis twilight time" Everyone has a passion; an intense, driving, or overmastering feeling...

Do sports, learn a language, lead a club! This is advice that high school students hear many times in their lives. They are encouraged to add to their college applications with extracurricular activities....

In response to the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, the protests that followed, and the COVID-19 pandemic, a new project was born. Lake Street Project, formerly known as Lake...

When COVID-19 canceled Jacob Fishman's ('21) summer plans, he found himself passing the time with an interest growing since his freshman year: music. Over the summer, he got a music recording setup and...

When Greg Bluestein answered the phone for an interview on Dec. 3, he was speeding to Savannah. Continuously interrupted by trucker horns and turn signals on his five-hour voyage to cover Vice President...

A new generation is entering the political sphere – Generation Z.  In the 2020 election, Gen Z has made its mark. According to Simon Rosenberg, president of the New Democrat Network (NDN), a progressive...

A rush of adrenaline. A sense of accomplishment. A lowered risk of premature death. And on top of that, an extra dimension to a dish. What can possibly have all of these effects?  The answer is spicy...

In August, most people are probably sitting by a pool and enjoying their summer. However, Londonderry resident Brendan Sevin already has Christmas on his mind. For the past five years, Sevin has put...

Strolling through a worn-down pathway of grass to her neighbor’s house, Zoë Malik, senior, smiled as she envisioned a day full of festivities. With each stride, Malik recalled joyful memories from previous...

The college application process is always a new and stressful experience for high school seniors. This year, however, admissions officers are also finding themselves in uncharted territory. With testing...

Hustling in and out of zoom calls, students are getting involved in the stock market. As the economy takes a downturn and local businesses begin hiring freezes, students like junior Kayvon Rezaei have...

Phil and Mary Rees Despite growing up miles apart with their own families before being married, early Christmases for Mary and Phil Rees shared some similarities. “When we were little, it was during...

Content warning: this article depicts certain graphic events that some may find triggering. On the news, people heard about a case where a man would kidnap, rape, kill, and then decapitate young women....

Family gatherings are monthly occurrences for Sri Varatharaj, sophomore, that is, before the COVID-19 pandemic. But for a family filled with intense care specialists and doctors, their regular gatherings...

 Adobe Spark by Anusha Kothari and Priyanka Anand Read the story above in the Adobe Spark or below: Introduction After ten years of tension and uncertainty, Class of 2018 alumnus Daniel...

This story was originally published on Evergreen Online on December 18, 2020.

It’s called the Always Dancing Project. But for the 150 kids with such disabilities as cerebral palsy, down syndrome and autism, they are learning to do much more than that. For two sisters in the...

With the holiday season nearly upon us, season seven of Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship has come to an end. This year’s baking competition featured Lancer Nation’s own boys’ varsity...

A fresh listen Next track. The song you were listening to an hour ago starts playing once again. Next. This time, the song does not change. Spotify's free system only allows six skips and you have used...

From a book-lined office on Monday, December 7, Dr. Tricia Rose, this year’s D’Rita and Robbie Robinson Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Speaker, addressed topics of systemic racism in her talk titled...

As she presses the publish button, senior Andrea Kaiser smiles and relaxes. A new TikTok video will help boost her following and her rising art business. Although her new video is only half a minute, her...

With school shifted online, many students are finding it harder to focus and get their work done. This is especially true for students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental...

The best ideas don’t always develop in the shower; they can also unfold in the car. At least they did for friends Aasiya Ali ’22 and Advika Shah ’22. This past October, the pair launched their new...

Fifteen pieces. As art students work hard to meet this requirement for AP Art classes, they often struggle to choose a theme to base all of their artwork on. One senior art student, Matthew Milani, came...