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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

Juniors listening to college representatives talk about the admissions process on March 6. Representatives from three major universities attended and gave students a quick run-down of what they can expect when they start to apply to colleges in the fall.

Junior college admissions panel gives students basics of college process

Sharada Vishwanath, Assistant Online Editor March 10, 2020

A college admissions panel for juniors and their parents was held during periods one and two in the auditorium on March 6.  Representatives included Mark Donnelly, Ken Sawada and John Chenier from...

Sophomore Emmanuel Soboyejo focuses on classwork intently in English teacher John Frederick’s class.

Get the inside scoop on new courses

March 2, 2020

In the 2020-21 school year, six new courses are launching and for the first time, two pathways are being introduced

During the 10-minute mindful moment in between periods 2 and 3, students line up to purchase Chick-fil-A and other snacks at the school store.

School implements mindful moment to reduce stress

Gabriela Paz-Soldan and Catherine Hayden February 17, 2020

The second semester bell schedule includes a 10-minute mindful moment on Tuesdays through Fridays to help with students’ stress levels and mental health concerns. “The students were very articulate...

On Feb. 26, his first day at Algonquin, Parker, a 3-year-old therapy dog, is surrounded by students in the library. There is a sign outside the library indicating when Parker will be there for students to visit.

Library hopes to introduce therapy dog to improve mental health

Colin Kerrigan and Jason Michalik February 14, 2020

For many students, school can be a stressful place, but there is a positive change likely coming to Algonquin that most students can look forward to: a therapy dog. Parker, a three-year-old black lab,...

Last year, senior contortionist Meredith Lapidas took home the first place prize in the variety show. In this years show, happening on Thursday, Feb. 13, Lapidas looks to defend her title.

Seniors to host annual Variety Show

Colleen Mulligan, Staff Writer February 12, 2020

The senior class is hosting the annual Variety Show on Thursday, Feb. 13 in the auditorium.  “It's a way to showcase all the talent our T-Hawks have,” English teacher and senior class adviser Emily...

This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Because of the coronavirus, the Chinese Exchange program was cancelled.

Chinese exchange program cancelled due to coronavirus

Aaliyah Yan, Opinion Editor February 5, 2020

The recent coronavirus outbreak in China has led to the cancellation of the Chinese exchange program that was set to take place on Feb. 2 and 3.  The exchange program had approximately 25 Chinese students...

When the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System came to Algonquin in November, students became concerned that the app is not truly anonymous. However, both Northborough Police and guidance have said that its almost impossible for them to figure out who submitted a tip if the tipster didnt identify themselves.

Administration emphasizes anonymity of Say Something

Ben Schanzer, Staff Writer February 4, 2020

After hearing student concerns, the administration has reassured students the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System is anonymous. Say Something is a reporting system whose mission is to give students...

DECA Life-Skills and DECA will be hosting a murder mystery dinner this Friday with all proceeds going to DECA Life-Skills.

DECA Life-Skills to host murder mystery dinner

Kayla Albers, Staff Writer February 3, 2020

Want to see a fairy tale play with a murder mystery twist all while eating dinner and being immersed in the action? DECA Life-Skills is hosting an exciting fundraiser in the Algonquin cafeteria on Friday,...

Assistant News Editors Melissa Dai and Claire Bai organize some of the major issues of each of the six biggest contenders for the Democratic Presidential Nomination.

Where do the candidates stand?

Melissa Dai and Claire Bai February 1, 2020

This year’s field of Democratic presidential candidates currently consists of 11 candidates running for the party nomination and hoping to remove President Trump from office. The primary elections begin...

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