Coronavirus is not an excuse for racism
Aaliyah Yan, Opinion Editor
April 4, 2020
Recently, the world’s attention has been turned towards the coronavirus, causing panic to ensue as it expands to multiple countries. One thing, however, that is spreading faster than the virus is the blatant racism towards Asians. It’s almost as if we’ve gone back in time to the 1800s when ...
On the Way Out: Primary elections from a senior who cannot vote
Kayla Albers, Staff Writer
March 29, 2020
There comes a time in the life of every American teenager where they turn 18 and can legally vote. That time, however, has not come for me yet. As a senior who cannot vote, Tuesday, March 3 was simply a day off from school. Not that I’m complaining about having a day off, but watching from the o...
High school jobs are worth it
Brianna Tang, Assistant A&E Editor
March 22, 2020
High schoolers have jobs for many different reasons, whether it be to help out with their family’s income, to save up for college and the future or to have some additional spending money. In middle school, I had always thought that it was standard for high schoolers to get a job. Although that is ...
EDITORIAL: Find opportunity in these unprecedented, uncertain times
March 21, 2020
We are living through surreal times. Few of us woke up on Thursday, March 12 thinking that would be our last day of school for three weeks, or maybe more. Few of us predicted the disruption the coronavirus outbreak would have on our daily lives, from trips, SATs, tournaments and all the other events we wer...
EDITORIAL: Social distancing is necessary to combat COVID-19
March 19, 2020
As more measures are being taken to slow the spread of COVID-19, including the closure of Algonquin, it’s extremely important that the Northborough-Southborough community, including students, know what they should do in this crisis. In short, the CDC and many other health professionals have asked...
Mindful moment allows students break in stressful day
Shakila Sivarajan, Staff Writer
March 15, 2020
As I leaned my head against the cold bus window on Friday, Jan. 31, thankful that I won’t be woken up to the beeps of my alarm tomorrow morning, I pondered about my first week of semester two. The new electives, new lunch schedules and something different to our school: the 10-minute mindfulness block...
Mental health needs to be discussed more openly
Sahana Sivarajan, Staff Writer
March 9, 2020
At one point in some people’s lives, they will feel like the world is collapsing. That they are falling into the darkness and can never see the light again. That happened to me at the end of eighth grade. Then, some of my friends started opening up to me that they have been in worse situations that r...
Younger voters should exercise their right
Shakila Sivarajan, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020
As the year 2020 begins, we look forward to new joys and worries alike, such as finals, tryouts for spring sports and school dances. And now, this year, some high schoolers can take part in a special nationwide process: the presidential election! Voting is an integral part of our democracy and it is important ...
EDITORIAL: Communication should be clearer with sensitive issues
February 17, 2020
We’ve grown up with school shootings. They have been ingrained into our minds since Sandy Hook. Almost every year since, there has been a major school shooting that makes nationwide headlines. Unfortunately, the Northborough-Southborough community is not immune to these threats, but there are ways in ...
Memes help Generation Z, millennials cope with possibility of World War III
Cristina Stassis, Opinion Editor
February 14, 2020
Once the news broke out about how President Trump had commanded the assassination of a top Iran general, Qassem Soleimani, a massive trend of World War 3 memes hit social media platforms including Twitter and TikTok. This lighthearted reaction is a classic example of how both Generation Z and millenials use jokes as a coping mechanis...
Valentine’s Day: The best day of the year to be single
Aaliyah Yan, Opinion Editor
February 5, 2020
To some, it may seem unfortunate that I’ve been single on Valentine’s Day for my whole life (a whole 16 years). For those 16 years, I’ve had to watch couples get each other the cutest gifts, and I can practically feel the love radiating off of them. It’s times like these where sometime...
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