Strong minds bring change
Hajera Naveed, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
November 25, 2018
Filed under Features, Top Stories
What started as a panel on teen depression presented in health classes has now become a new club called Strong Minds Bring Change. Relaying information to sophomores about teen depression inspired a group of students to do more in regards to mental health awareness and betterment. The club is committed to improv...
There’s a sticker for that
Kendall Butler, Contributor
November 6, 2018
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A Michael Scott quote, food, and dogs all on the same background. You may notice these collages on your friend's Chromebook or sometimes even on teachers' computers; you might also see them plastered to reusable water bottles. Stickers have taken over as a statement pieces and continue to trend throughou...
Second quarter survival guide
Lana Jawich, Michalea Halikias, Section Editor, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2018
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As the first quarter came to an end on Friday, Oct. 12, it’s important for all students to be ready for second quarter and all the struggles that come along with it. Second quarter plays a major role in overall how well you do the first semester and can help you achieve your semester goals, even if t...
Students and staff share favorite fall activities
Michalea Halikias, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chef, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2018
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With the orange, yellow, and red leaves falling onto the ground and a newfound chill in the air, Fall is in full force. Now that summer is over, many students and staff members are focused on being optimistic about the arrival of the new season and sharing their favorite activities to do during this ti...
Red Devil pride?
Zach Zeidel, Contributor
October 18, 2018
Filed under Features
Established in 1879, the school has always worn the red and white, but when did the Red Devil mascot appear, and do most students and faculty like it? A quick search to Wikipedia reveals that resident William Robbins built the original school, and during 1930, a new building for the school ne...
Student band on the rise
Caroline Cubbin, Contributor
October 11, 2018
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While many students experienced various bands at the Jambone fest in September, one in particular included Planet Nine with members Mitchell Lee, junior, and seniors Kaitlin Michaels, Adele Ruby, Emily Hines and Fenwick High School junior Kelsey Hayes. Keyboardist, Jacqueline Buccellato, sophomo...
Dean renegades
Grace Erwin, Contributor
October 11, 2018
Filed under Features
For 12 years, the deans aides have been delivering passes and assisting the deans. But what is it like to be a dean's aide? The main jobs of a dean’s aide include delivering passes and helping with paper organization. So, while you may see them come into your classrooms, hand the passes off, and t...
Residents frustrated over elimination of Buffer Zone
Hajera Naveed, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2018
Filed under Features, Multimedia, Top Stories
Over the summer the district made the final decision to remove 145 students from the buffer zone and on Monday, Sept. 17 the school board voted on the specific borders for the buffer zone elimination. D86’s contested buffer zone was a problem that had been perpetually brought up last year, creating great...
The ultimate guide to college applications
Michalea Halikias, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2018
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Although senior year has a reputation for being fun and carefree, the first semester requires plenty of hard work and dedication due to one thing: college applications. With deadlines quickly approaching, it is crucial to know exactly when you need all of your applications submitted. For early ac...
Students rely on coffee to survive the day
Saba Ali, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2018
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High school students are known for staying up late at night to study or finish homework. Because of this, during the school day, students are often seen carrying travel mugs filled with coffee or coffee cups from popular coffee shops, like Starbucks and Dunkin'. According to an article published by Medical...