The substitute teacher shortage of the past several years continues to create challenges for students, teachers and substitutes.  According to a Harbinger survey of 160 students conducted through Google Forms from Dec. 12 to Dec. 15, 98% of respondents say that at least one of their classes has been sent to the cafeteria this school year. Fifty-six percent said they have been sent to the cafeteria...

Although America’s government supposedly runs on democracy, this privilege is typically withheld from youth. However, at this year's Southborough Town Meeting, voters will be tasked with the question addressed by many cities and towns across the country: should 16 and 17 year-olds have the right to vote? The answer needs to be yes. On March 25, St. Mark’s School senior James Nichols-Worley will...

Senior Kyle Colebourn won first place at the Poetry Out Loud school finals on Jan. 24 after reciting the poems "To Be Of Use" by Marge Murray and "If We Must Die" by Claude McKay. Sophomore Karma Bebawy placed second and junior Ava Arcona placed third in the competition, which featured eight finalists.  Poetry Out Loud is a national competition, which begins with classroom-level recitation...

Tempted by the ability to earn a higher GPA and potentially earn college credits, the majority of ARHS students take at least one Advanced Placement (AP) class before they graduate. However, the heavy workload and sometimes overwhelming schedules lead to increased stress levels for many students.  According to a Harbinger survey of 160 students conducted through Google Forms from Dec. 12 to Dec....

A new regulation that requires all Massachusetts public schools to take additional steps to re-engage students before using suspensions was put into place on Nov. 8, 2022, in an effort to increase time in class and to support students through alternatives such as conflict resolution, community service and mediation. The regulation is part of the larger Act Addressing Barriers to Care for Mental...