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THE ALGONQUIN HARBINGER

The official student news site of Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough, MA

THE ALGONQUIN HARBINGER

The official student news site of Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough, MA

THE ALGONQUIN HARBINGER

Senior Matea Rowe-Bond receives a covid vaccine booster on Tuesday Jan. 12. (photo by Judy Bond)

What those most affected think of the booster vaccine, Omicron variant

Charlie Hynes and Aidan Dilo February 2, 2022

In response to recent spikes in COVID-19 cases, several local health professionals have encouraged community members to receive the booster vaccine. From Dec. 23, 2021 to Jan. 12, 2022, there were 202...

Sophomores Riya Mahanta, Maya Jaiswal, and Irene Shin eat their lunch in the black box theater on Wednesday, Jan. 26.

No group work, more lunch space as COVID rates increase

Verina Hanna, Staff Writer February 1, 2022

Due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, many students feel uncomfortable eating in the cafeteria since there is no enforced social distancing, prompting the school administration to designate additional...

Students in Dr. Christina Smiths Period 3 AP Psychology class huddle in the corner during the ALICE drill on Dec. 12, 2021. The ALICE protocol requires all the lights in the classroom to be turned off.

Examining ALICE drills: Are they worth it?

Amelia Sinclair, Staff Writer January 31, 2022

ALICE drills create stress and anxiety for some students and staff which is reflected in varying viewpoints on how effective the drills are. According to an NBC News article, “In 2018, 30 people were...

Students work in the auditorium where classes have been relocated due to the shortage of subs.

Algonquin suffers repercussions due to substitute shortage

Jadyn Jacobs, Staff Writer January 30, 2022

Both this school year and last school year, students and staff have been impacted by a lack of substitute teachers. The lack of substitute teachers is a problem not just for Algonquin, but for schools...

Senior Coleman Hostage leads the student section at the boys basketball game on Dec. 17, 2021.

Student spectators invited back to sporting events following COVID-related restrictions

Grace Bouzan, Staff Writer January 27, 2022

Starting this weekend, student fans are invited back to Midland-Wachusett league games after over a month of being banned from games in an attempt to minimize the spread of COVID-19. On Dec. 21, the...

Seniors Tommy Hauk (left) and Patrick OBrien (right) help each other out during working time on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

Mask mandate is here to stay

Lila Shields and Maggie Haven January 25, 2022

The Algonquin mask mandate is set to stay in place due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, and further restrictions are being added to maintain health and safety, despite the negative impacts they may have...

Senior Elijah Khasabo has grown his business, Fusion Trading, to 20,000 subscribers, helping them learn to trade in the stock market.

From touchdowns to day trades, senior creates business to help people with stock market

James McBride, Staff Writer January 25, 2022

Senior Elijah Khasabo has grown his business, Fusion Trading, by helping his 20,000 subscribers learn to trade in the stock market. Khasabo focused his free time on football for the last eight years...

ARHS students from the 2019-2020 school year dance at the Winter Ball on Dec. 20, 2019.

Student Council considers safe events amid COVID-19 surge, Winter Ball cancellation

Claire Devlin and Hannah O’Grady January 22, 2022

The Winter Ball was cancelled on Jan. 5 due to the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases and the highly contagious nature of the new Omicron variant, a decision the Student Council fully supports, despite how...

ARHS students walk in the halls on their way to class on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021.

Rotational bell schedule to stay the same for second semester

Leann Jenks, Staff Writer January 17, 2022

Editor's Note: This article was published before the ARHS administration announced the adjusted bell schedule for Semester 2. The adjusted schedule, which maintains the existing order of periods but alters...

The administration is asking for increased mask compliance due to a rise in COVID cases.

Worry rises with increasing Omicron cases

Mia Gorman, Staff Writer January 13, 2022

The new Omicron COVID variant resulted in a surge of 151 positive cases at Algonquin during winter break, creating worry and uncertainty within the community. Sixty percent of all positive cases at...

The SBIRT protocol beings with a universal screening, then progresses to any necessary intervention, then referral to treatment and a follow-up.

Sophomores reflect on school-held drug screenings

Sophia Murray, Assistant News Editor January 11, 2022

During the month of December, sophomores participated in a state-mandated drug screening led by the ARHS guidance department.  In March of 2016, Massachusetts began requiring all public schools to...

New math teacher Catherine Harvey poses in her classroom on Dec. 10, 2021.

Harvey looks forward to spreading love for math

Taylor Queenan, Staff Writer December 21, 2021

New math teacher Catherine Harvey not only loves teaching, but also finds joy in encouraging and cheering on her students. Harvey’s love for teaching started from a young age. As the oldest child...

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