I imagined attending an elaborate and black-and-white dance and a festive prom. I imagined showing off my spirit through dressing up in the daily themes during spirit week. I imagined repping my college...
Most WHS students when asked would probably assert that they don’t pay much attention to award show nominations or wins for film and television, but in this pandemic year, conversations on diversity...
Casey Friedman:
While I am extremely excited for the social and academic benefits the return to all in-person schooling on Monday, March 22 will provide for myself and those around me, I believe there...
The dreaded college process is stressful in all communities. However, Weston in particular is known for its overly ambitious environment, as numerous students attend highly selective colleges. Based on...
While this year’s presidential election has generated campaigning and attention both nationally and locally, it has also reinvigorated the conversation around voting-- specifically youth voting. As the...
The very controversial and heavily debated college admissions process is constantly the topic of dinner table discussion, regardless of student age. This year, some of the controversy has been aggravated...
As a Muslim student at WHS, being a minority among the majority can often feel isolating. However, as a member of the Muslim Student Association, I have been able to find an environment where I can meet...
This year I designed and completed an independent study to explore a particular question: What is teaching? For my project, I visited seven classes in a variety of different subjects aiming to discover...
Throughout my time in Weston, METCO has always been a major part of my identity. Starting at the Roxbury Weston Preschool, I’ve seen how Weston’s relationship with the program has changed over the...
On Thursday, December 14, the FCC will vote to repeal net neutrality. As a concerned student and member of the activist group Keep Our Net Free, I believe this repeal is a threat to every single American...
There’s No Plan(et) B. That’s what the banner designed by the Students for Environmental Action (SEA) club hanging in the WHS Science Wing reads. A reminder to students to be cognizant of the effects...
Every morning at 7:15 AM, I walk into the wafting smells of soft, fluffy golden croissants and crispy bacon egg and cheese sandwiches on an english muffin in the cafeteria. But this year, I can’t take...
