Nineteen Algonquin students traveled to the Orlando Convention Center to compete against students around the world in the Distributive Education Clubs of America’s (DECA) International Career Development Conference (ICDC) on April 26-29.  Students in DECA pick an area of study and research it for the entirety of the year, while participating in competitions including written tests, projects and...

Freshman Katrina Heisler’s heartfelt love for writing earned her an honorable mention award for her story “When No One’s Looking” in the Tiny Memoir Contest, a competition hosted by the New York Times. Heisler’s story began in class, where English teacher Seth Czarnecki offered students an opportunity to increase their grades for a writing assignment. It was simple: submit their personal...

With its beautiful lyricism and expertly composed songs, Bon Iver’s  “SABLE, fABLE” reflects their discography of 17 years, connecting the acoustic falsetto of 2008’s “For Emma, Forever Ago” to the auto-tuned synths of 2019’s “i,i” through similar styles and themes.  Bon Iver, an American alternative rock band led by singer and producer Justin Vernon, originally released the...

You’re sitting in class, bored, until you remember the New York Times Games exist. That’s right, these easily-accessible games experienced a surge in popularity for their engaging gameplay and daily puzzles. They offer a collection of nine mini games, ranging from brain teasers to word games, each with its own charm. You can always count on these top five games from the New York Times to cure your...

As a regional president of B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (BBYO), senior Emily Harmon connects with teen Jewish community members across the world. Harmon wasn’t connected to the Jewish organization until eighth grade when a friend on Harmon’s dance team suggested she go to an event held by B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (BBYO), an international organization with the goal of connecting Jewish...