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

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

THE ALGONQUIN HARBINGER

Graphics Coordinator Sharada Vishwanath writes that fake wokeness needs to find its way out of the mainstream as it creates more bad than good.

Stop fake wokeness, pave way for those that care

Sharada Vishwanath, Graphics Coordinator December 9, 2019

So you want to change the world. How about starting with some kindness at the day-to day-level? There's nothing more obnoxious than seeing people's pretentious social media posts concerning some form of...

Senior Staff Writer Pranitha Polavarapu writes that shoppers should be eco-conscious for Black Friday and holiday gifts.

Think about the environment before you shop

Pranitha Polavarapu, Senior Staff Writer November 29, 2019

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are a celebration of consumerism as retailers, stores and malls love to call it. In 2018 alone, a hundred million Americans went shopping during that weekend (Expanded Ramblings),...

Long dead icon James Dean will be the star of the 2020 film Finding Jack thanks to CGI. Assistant Photo Editor Annabella Ferraiuolo argues that using CGI actors does more bad for Hollywood than good.

Using a CGI version of dead actors stops creativity in films

Annabella Ferraiuolo, Assistant Photo Editor November 27, 2019

I’ve always loved movies. Throughout the years I've dreamed of moving to Hollywood and getting to direct stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Blake Lively and Timothée Chalamet. However, like banking is going...

Graphics Coordinator Sharada Vishwanath argues that the Massachusetts state flag must be changed because it represents the terror settlers brought to the natives in the states colonial years.

Redesign Massachusetts flag to not honor brutality towards natives

Sharada Vishwanath, Graphics Coordinator November 21, 2019

Massachusetts’ history can be marked by the warfare, forced conversion, exposure to deadly diseases and oppression that resulted in the death of 99 percent of Native Americans who lived here. Currently,...

Opinion Editor Aaliyah Yan interviewed students and faculty to find out why they did or didnt say the pledge in the morning.

Students, faculty discuss pledge of allegiance

Aaliyah Yan, Opinion Editor November 14, 2019

I’m not normally one to pay attention during morning announcements (treacherous I know), but one of the biggest things I do notice is the lack of participation during the pledge of allegiance, myself...

A&E Editor Macey Poitras-Cote writes that we should listen to others that have different life experiences from us, specifically in terms of affluence, so we can learn more about the world.

Learn to listen to those that do not have the same experiences as us

Macey Poitras-Cote, A&E Editor November 8, 2019

The world holds endless amounts of information and stories, and we are only able to absorb so much of it. Everyone’s experiences vary; in turn, we absorb information at different times. Some of us are...

A protester holds up her sign at the Climate Strike in Boston on Sept. 20. Staff writer Shakila Sivarajan writes that teenagers have to step up in order to make sure that the proper actions are taken by adults.

High school students must take action against climate change

Shakila Sivarajan, Staff Writer November 5, 2019

As a highly rated school, that commits to a supportive environment and fosters responsibility, should Algonquin students support the schools that have allowed their students to skip school to join the...

Online Editor Liza Armstrong argues that the new media policy provides more restrictions than benefits.

New media policy ineffective, hinders student-teacher communication

Liza Armstrong, Online Editor November 4, 2019

Recently, the school district has taken up a new policy regarding how students and teachers can communicate. In the past, students have been able to communicate with their teachers freely, including texting....

Officials estimate that about 7,000 youth skipped school and attended the Boston Climate Strike on Sept. 20.

EDITORIAL: Fight for your rights

October 23, 2019

Activism. It’s everywhere. We’re supposed to go to these marches and fight for our rights. Right now, we want a habitable environment, but what are we doing besides attending these marches? Are we...

As the announcements say to pause for the moment of silence, a variety of Algonquin students stand, and many decide to take the time to sit.

Take a second to reflect in the moment of silence

Pranitha Polavarapu, Senior Staff Writer October 21, 2019

“One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” The speaker blares as I spot my unfinished homework on my desk. I figured I’d finish it as soon as we were done saying the...

Opinion Editor Aaliyah Yan argues that the negative attitude towards school spirit at Algonquin must be combated.

Improve school experiences with more spirit

Aaliyah Yan, Opinion Editor October 18, 2019

It was freshman year when my friend wore a unicorn onesie to school for pajama day. Unfortunately, it was also the first day she realized Algonquin doesn’t really participate in spirit days. Since that...

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