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THE ALGONQUIN HARBINGER

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

THE ALGONQUIN HARBINGER

Assistant Opinion Editor and Politics Coordinator Mia Nicosia shares her view on the role parents' should play in shaping their children's political views.

Should parents’ political views influence their children?

Mia Nicosia, Politics Coordinator and Assistant Opinion Editor December 17, 2024

Parents play a significant role in shaping their children’s beliefs, values and understanding of the world. This influence often extends to political views where children grow up hearing their parents’...

Staff Writer Aanya Bandukwala shares tips and tricks to avoid procrastination.

End procrastination, start studying more steadily

Aanya Bandukwala, Staff Writer December 13, 2024

You’re staring at a blank document, wishing you’d started your essay earlier instead of scrambling hours before it’s due. You submit it, knowing it’s not your best, and promise to do better next...

EDITORIAL: Myopia is expensive

EDITORIAL: Myopia is expensive

December 3, 2024

To understand the division amongst us, we must first turn our attention to the world around us. Our planet is facing unprecedented levels of global warming and species extinction. According to climate.gov,...

Assistant A&E Editor Nora Kurtz argues the high demands placed on students have created a culture of stress and burnout and highlights the importance of prioritizing mental health.

Trapped in the cycle

Nora Kurtz, Assistant A&E Editor November 27, 2024

From waking up and rushing to school to juggling extracurriculars, sports, homework and studying, many high school students finally go to bed at a time that’s far from early only to wake up and do it...

Managing Editor Lila Shields writes that the U.S. justice system should abolish the death penalty for a variety of reasons.

Execute the death penalty

Lila Shields, Managing Editor November 8, 2024

Despite The Pledge of Allegiance urging American students to recite "With liberty and justice for all" each morning, the promise of liberty and justice is not always reflected in the punitive systems for...

Head-to-Head: Analyzing policies for presidential candidates

Head-to-Head: Analyzing policies for presidential candidates

Arjun Mukherjee and Mia Nicosia November 1, 2024

With the 2024 presidential election approaching on Nov. 5, sophomore assistant news editor Arjun Mukherjee and junior assistant opinion editor and politics coordinator Mia Nicosia offer their opinions...

Staff Writer Maddison Wilson writes that students should prioritize passion over credits when deciding to take Advanced Placement courses.

For the right reasons: AP classes should be taken for passion

Maddison Wilson, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

While the possibility of receiving college credit is a great benefit of taking advanced classes, the main reason students should work hard for their credit is to support their passions and possible areas...

Assistant News Editor Arjun Mukherjee writes about the frustrating impacts of the bus shortage on Algonquin.

Faulty bussing communication leaves students without a road to follow

Arjun Mukherjee, Assistant News Editor October 17, 2024

Nearly every day at 2:25 p.m., just five minutes before students head to their afternoon bus, the school intercom chimes and the latest bus delay is announced like clockwork. As a regional school district,...

Politics Coordinator and Assistant Opinion Editor Mia Nicosia writes that Instagram's new "Teen Account" feature will benefit kids and parents in a variety of ways.

Instagram Teen Accounts: A step in the right direction

Mia Nicosia, Politics Coordinator and Assistant Opinion Editor October 16, 2024

Instagram’s introduction of “Teen Accounts” with built-in privacy protections is a necessary step to address the growing concerns about teen safety on social media. Parents and experts alike are...

Managing Editor Lila Shields writes that Disney live action movies aid visibility with diverse casting choices.

Live-action Disney films bring much needed representation to minority communities

Lila Shields, Managing Editor October 10, 2024

Live-action adaptations of Disney stories allow for a fresh breath of air with a sprinkle of the classic charm that made these movies what they are today. Disney princesses are brought to life through...

Students share their opinions on the 2024 Vice Presidential Debate held on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

Students Speak Out: Deciding a winner of the Vice Presidential Debate

Daniel Elabbasi, Mia Nicosia, and Jax Jackson October 2, 2024

Participant responses have been edited for clarity and style. Senior Daniel Elabbasi - Independent Top Takeaways: This debate was respectful. Over the last few election cycles, Americans have become...

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