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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

National Women’s Soccer League star Megan Rapinoe posted a picture with her Vote mask on, and her cover photo in V27 magazine, urging her supporters to go out and vote.

Professional athletes use their power to influence fans’ political opinions

Jenny Lambert, Sports Editor October 29, 2020

With the 2020 presidential election right around the corner, several professional athletes such as former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and National Women’s Soccer League star Megan...

Staff Writer Jared Lipkin writes that every American has a role to play in the limiting of hyper-partisanship in the country.

America has a party problem

Jared Lipkin, Staff Writer October 26, 2020

As George Washington left the presidency in 1796, he published a farewell address to the nation. In that document, our first president pleaded the country to focus on a goal of national unity and strongly...

Opinion Editor Brianna Tang writes that school guidelines need to change to more effectively control COVID-19 in the Algonquin community.

Covid cases require more transparency, communication

Brianna Tang, Opinion Editor October 21, 2020

As of this Sunday, Oct. 18, Massachusetts has surpassed 140,000 coronavirus cases with 744 new cases and 14 more deaths, making it one of the highest days since spring. Southborough, among 63 communities...

Opinion Editor Brianna Tang writes that the current school chant needs to be changed as it appropriates Indigenous languages.

Tomahawk chant appropriates culture, must be changed

Brianna Tang, Opinion Editor October 14, 2020

I still remember being at Freshman Orientation, feeling uncomfortable and shocked, the first time I heard the Algonquin student body participate in the school chant, which imitates Native American chants....

The Harbinger Editorial board (The Harby Bunch) welcomes you back for the 2020-2021 school year!

EDITORIAL: We are in this together

October 7, 2020

Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year! For many of us, the past few months have been the worst of our lives, but with school comes a sense of normalcy that will hopefully guide us through the chaos of our...

Staff Writer Erik Lin writes that through uncertain times, remote learning is great way to be kept engaged.

Students should take advantage of remote learning

Erik Lin, Staff Writer June 16, 2020

As students, we never expected to spend the second half of the 2019-2020 school year learning from our own homes. Spring athletes were looking forward to their sports seasons, seniors were waiting to celebrate...

Staff Writer Henry Zhang writes that the proposed alternative schedule is a step in the right direction but not enough for sleep deprived students.

Elementary and high school start times need to be swapped

Henry Zhang, Staff Writer June 16, 2020

It sure would be nice to start every school day at 12. As an unforeseen effect of the coronavirus pandemic, Algonquin students get to finally enjoy restful nights. But good things never last. When fall...

In these unprecedented times it is important to remember better times and focus on the positives.

EDITORIAL: Acknowledge the present, appreciate the past

June 11, 2020

Dear Algonquin,  At the start of school, no one expected the year to end this way. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, seniors lost graduation, juniors lost prom, athletes lost seasons and musicians lost...

Opinion Editor Brianna Tang writes that peaceful protests accomplish much more than violence.

Violent riots for Black Lives Matter are ineffective, hypocritical

Brianna Tang, Opinion Editor June 10, 2020

All of my opinions come from the perspective of a non-black American, which is important to acknowledge because I will never understand the anger and injustice black Americans face every day, not to mention...

Senior Reflection: High school — where do I start?

Senior Reflection: High school — where do I start?

Gabriela Paz-Soldan, Editor-in-Chief June 6, 2020

Looking back on these four years, what lessons do I take away from high school? It’s a question I’ve been struggling with for the better part of a week as I sit here typing this senior reflection the...

Senior Reflection: Perfectionist Procrastinator —  my struggle

Senior Reflection: Perfectionist Procrastinator — my struggle

Catherine Hayden, Editor-in-Chief June 5, 2020

If I could change one thing about my high school career, it would be to not be a Perfectionist Procrastinator. It might not seem all that bad, but let’s take my most latest installment in my Perfectionist...

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