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Ben Schanzer, News Editor

Ben started writing for The Harbinger his freshman year when he took Journalism. While skeptical at first, he ended up loving the freedom of journalistic writing. Ben is currently the News Editor. Ben loves writing about breaking news, local and national politics, and investigative reporting. Outside of Harbinger, Ben co-chairs the Policy committee for student council where he works hard to make the school a better place and is on the cross country team. Ben also enjoys hiking, rock climbing, skiing, and all sorts of water sports.

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Assistant Principal Tim McDonald will leave Algonquin to pursue teaching at Oak Middle School.

McDonald steps down as Assistant Principal to pursue original passion: teaching

October 21, 2021
Optional pooled COVID testing for students will begin on Oct. 1.

Pooled testing to begin amid spike in COVID cases

September 30, 2021
Roving Reporter: First Day of School 2021-2022

Roving Reporter: First Day of School 2021-2022

September 15, 2021
Here are the top 5 articles from the News section during the 2020-2021 school year.

A look back at News

June 23, 2021
Principal Sean Bevan wraps up his first year as principal at ARHS.

Q&A: Bevan reflects on eventful first year as principal

June 19, 2021
Guidance counselor Rebecca Haberman is retiring after 21 years of work at Algonquin.

Haberman retires after years of guiding students

June 17, 2021
Around 500 people gathered in the Hopkinton Town Common on May 6 to remember the life of Mikayla Miller.

Hundreds gather in Hopkinton after death of 16-year-old Mikayla Miller

May 10, 2021
Mariam Ibrahimi graduated from ARHS in 2019 and is currently running for the Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee. She is hoping to update the curriculum, empower student voices, and foster an inclusive environment.

Algonquin alumna runs for school committee

May 9, 2021
Ashland Firefighter John Brovelli fills syringes with the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine at the MetroWest Regional Vaccination Clinic.

Regional vaccine site launched in Westborough

May 7, 2021
On Wednesday, April 28 the Regional School Committee voted to retire the Tomahawk as Algonquins mascot.

[Photo] School committee votes to retire Tomahawk mascot

April 29, 2021
Custodian Jon Souza uses a new electrostatic sprayer to sanitize cafeteria desks. Sanitization of cafeteria surfaces is one of the new cleaning-related expenses this year.

The cost of keeping ARHS healthy

March 29, 2021
Snow banks nearly covered the schools sign on Bartlett Street on Tuesday, Feb. 2, the recent official snow day during which there was no remote learning.

District has snow day with hopes of full in-person day in June

February 7, 2021
Assistant Sports Editor Ben Schanzer’s weekly take on the news.

The Weekly Wrap: December 5-11

December 12, 2020
Social distancing signs have been used throughout the district encouraging students to social distance like this sign outside the library on a D100 locker. Despite these initiatives, the district has reported its first in-school transmission

Melican temporarily moves to remote model

November 29, 2020
Senior Megan Harrington carries her soccer jacket displaying the tomahawk mascot, the subject of a petition calling for change written by Students for Justice”.

Bevan to lead study group on tomahawk mascot, cultural appropriation

November 25, 2020
The Weekly Wrap: November 7-13

The Weekly Wrap: November 7-13

November 15, 2020
2020 Election: Students reactions

2020 Election: Students’ reactions

November 14, 2020
Senior Day Ruffo runs the ball down the field, heading towards the opponents goal during a game versus Shrewsbury on November 6.

Ruffo sets school field hockey record for most career points

November 11, 2020
Assistant Sports Editor Ben Schanzer’s weekly take on the news.

The Weekly Wrap: October 24-30

November 1, 2020
Algonquin speaks out on important issues heading into 2020 election

Algonquin speaks out on important issues heading into 2020 election

October 31, 2020
Algonquin elects Biden

Algonquin elects Biden

October 30, 2020
Assistant Sports Editor Ben Schanzer’s weekly take on the news.

The Weekly Wrap: October 17-23

October 24, 2020
Sitting outside the rotunda, juniors Cynthia Rajeshkanna and Melissa Dai go over potential dates for tutoring.

Juniors aspire to make education accessible, free through online tutoring

October 23, 2020
The fields at Algonquin were empty Monday night after sports were canceled, to allow administration time for contact tracing.

Sports temporarily cancelled due to suspected COVID-19 cases

October 19, 2020
Assistant Sports Editor Ben Schanzer’s weekly take on the news.

The Weekly Wrap: October 10-16

October 18, 2020
After the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the question of who should fill her vacancy remains.

Ginsburg’s death sparks political battle

September 19, 2020
Coronavirus prompts MIAA to adjust sports seasons

Coronavirus prompts MIAA to adjust sports seasons

September 10, 2020
After settling into his race, senior Zane Walter looks to pass a pack ahead of him in a cross country meet.

SENIOR ATHLETE REFLECTION: Seniors think back on boys’ outdoor track memories

June 21, 2020
In a gathering at the Northborough Town Common, hundreds came together to peacefully protest police brutality and racial injustice.

Community comes together in support of Black Lives Matter movement

June 7, 2020
This is the schedule for Algonquin students during the time of remote learning. During these times teacher are allowed to have real time connection with students. Office hours are the same as extra help hours.

District launches remote learning during school closure

April 8, 2020
Faculty Friday: Mike Mocerino

Faculty Friday: Mike Mocerino

February 7, 2020
When the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System came to Algonquin in November, students became concerned that the app is not truly anonymous. However, both Northborough Police and guidance have said that its almost impossible for them to figure out who submitted a tip if the tipster didnt identify themselves.

Administration emphasizes anonymity of Say Something

February 4, 2020
Lecturing needs to be revamped

Lecturing needs to be revamped

January 22, 2020
Freshman Patrick Hanlon listens to music, taking a minute to breathe on the bus ride home after a long day of school.

[Photo] SLIDESHOW: A look into daily student life

December 17, 2019
Junior Will Saulnier swims against Wachusett on Jan. 18, 2019.

Boys’ Swimming and Diving

December 12, 2019
Junior Marley [right] parks pictured with a friend from the Alzar school in Chile. Parks spent her second semester of her sophomore year at the Alzar school in both Idaho and Chile where she got a more hands-on learning experience than what is seen at Algonquin.

Parks goes to unique school for hands on learning in Idaho, Chile

November 3, 2019

Noah uses humor to create an entertaining read

October 7, 2019
Freshman Monday: Cam Seto

Freshman Monday: Cam Seto

September 9, 2019
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