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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

By second lunch, cafeteria trash cans fill to the brim with wastes while the Single Stream recycling bin is nearly untouched.

Pay more attention to recycling to reduce waste

Macey Poitras-Cote, Assistant A&E Editor February 18, 2019

On the first days of school, when everyone is caught up with trying to get to and from class, reconnecting with old friends and being bombarded with countless course expectations, the last thing most of...

Parental access to Canvas takes toll on students

Parental access to Canvas takes toll on students

Aaliyah Yan, Assistant Opinion Editor February 14, 2019

The car ride home from school was once a sanctuary from the day’s toll. I would often shut away any thoughts of school while my mom and I would listen to music. Now that car ride is like a stressful...

While technology has many benefits, phones create a constant distraction for students and prevent interaction between peers.

Phones create distractions for students in classroom setting

Annabella Ferraiuolo, Assistant A&E Editor February 13, 2019

As class drags on, I glance around the room attempting not to fall asleep. I notice my classmates’ faces illuminated by their phone screens. My lecturing teacher ignores the students on their phones...

With climate changes effects becoming more and more apparent, it is imperative that society changes its ways.

Combating climate change: Earth’s condition can no longer stand as political, business issue

Maria Tand, Photo Editor February 12, 2019

The temperature is rising, oceans are overflowing and strange weather is plaguing the world. This is all due to the threat of climate change that has become even more apparent in the last few years, which...

Coach Bill Belichick flashed a rare smile for the cheering fans.

Super Bowl LIII commentary: a nail-biting game despite low score

Karthik Yalala, Staff Writers February 11, 2019

  What a surprise, Boston has won another championship with the Patriots’ sixth Super Bowl win against the Los Angeles Rams. Aren’t we spoiled? Maybe, but it sure feels good. With...

Floods of protesters around the country participated in the third annual Womens March on January 16.

Women’s March: Why I march

Mariam Ibrahimi, Assistant Online Editor January 24, 2019

Through the presidential elections of 2016 and into his presidency, Donald Trump demeaned women, mocked people with disabilities, disrespected immigrants, claimed that Muslim Americans were linked to terrorism...

There are several ways to study effectively. Different students have different plans for surviving midterms this year.

“I’ll probably be fragmenting my work based on what midterm is the next day,” senior Joe Gordon said. “So I’ll focus on two each day and then move onto the next two.”

The least wonderful time of the year: midterm studying tips

Elissa Gorman, Editor-in-Chief January 16, 2019

Welcome to 2019, and it is officially the least wonderful time of the year! Midterms are just around the corner, and if you listen closely enough, you can almost hear the sound of students crying...

News Editor Catherine Hayden gives her tips and tricks for sticking to New Years resolutions.

How to make New Year’s resolutions stick

Catherine Hayden, News Editor January 9, 2019

How to actually follow through with your New Year’s resolution(s):   New Year’s resolutions differ depending on the person. They range from procrastinating less to exercising more to spending...

Assistant Opinion Editor Sharada Vishwanath stresses the importance of considering the environmental impacts of your diet.

Save the planet with your plate

Sharada Vishwanath, Assistant Opinion Editor December 5, 2018

Not everyone can sympathize with a chicken. Even I, raised a vegetarian, admit that animal rights are not my top priority when it comes to my diet. In fact, the biggest reason why I'm a vegetarian...

Opinion editor Katrina Liu urges readers to indulge their natural curiosity.

Seek knowledge without academic pressure

Katrina Liu, Opinion Editor December 4, 2018

At the age of seven, I remember being curious about so many different aspects of life. I wondered why the sky was blue. I wondered why people could cry when they were extremely happy and extremely sad....

Kavanaugh appointment reflects perils of partisan divide

Kavanaugh appointment reflects perils of partisan divide

Steven Moffa, Staff Writer November 13, 2018

The appointment of Brett Kavanaugh was not a decision made in the best interests of the people, but rather a power play in the long-running, bipartisan turf war that has engulfed Washington in a mire of...

Senior Tony Massaglia speaks about his decision to join the Army at the Veterans Day Assembly on November 9.

Why I’ve chosen to enlist

Tony Massaglia, Staff Writer November 11, 2018

Good morning everyone. Like Allan said, I have recently enlisted in the United States Army. This decision I have made has lead to many questions as to why this is the path I have chosen to follow. To plead...

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