As summer comes to an end, there are still plenty of things to look forward to: cozy sweaters, the beautiful fall colors and pumpkin spice everything. It’s also a perfect time to give your fall playlist an update to match the cool weather and changing leaves.  “From Eden” by Hozier This song from Hozier’s 2014 self-titled emulates fall energy, from the folk-rock instrumentals to...

The drama department is brewing up something creepy, kooky and altogether ooky in this year’s production as a musical adaptation of beloved classic “The Addams Family - School Edition” comes to the Algonquin stage from Nov. 16-18. The production is led by science teacher and director Brian Kelly, in collaboration with musical director and Fine and Performing Arts teacher Eric Vincent, along...

The United States is in the midst of a teaching crisis. Due to low wages and long hours, teachers are joining the workforce at a rate lower than ever before, and for understandable reasons. With teachers losing motivation and becoming increasingly tired, students and the educational system as a whole are being affected. The teacher shortage is a growing issue, and there will be significant long...

Olivia Rodrigo’s riotous 12-song sophomore album “GUTS,” released on Sept. 8, is a perfect reminder that growing up is chaotic – although Rodrigo may not have all the answers, she knows how to keep a pulse on the teenage consciousness and deliver exhilaratingly-memorable records. Rodrigo’s 2021 debut album “SOUR,” was undoubtedly a cultural phenomenon, taking the world by storm and...