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
Cass Melo

Cass Melo, Assistant Opinion Editor

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Senior Reflection: Lessons learned on the road to graduation

Senior Reflection: Lessons learned on the road to graduation

Cass Melo, Assistant Opinion Editor
June 6, 2024
Assistant Opinion Editor Cass Melo writes on the negative impacts of Algonquin's prevalent caffeine culture.

Navigating the Buzz: Rethinking caffeine culture in high schools

Cass Melo, Assistant Opinion Editor
March 14, 2024
The sophomore steering committee will host Gonk Gathering this Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Gonk Gathering: Enhancing School Unity, Spirit

Cass Melo, Assistant Opinion Editor
January 31, 2024
Assistant Opinion Editor Cass Melo and Multimedia Editor Joceline Giron write that "Bottoms" is entertaining while providing great LGBTQ+ representation.

REVIEW: ‘Bottoms’ introduces satirical, sapphic spin to teen comedy

Cass Melo and Joceline Giron
October 12, 2023
Freshman Courtney Shifrin dribbles the ball past an opponent during the field hockey game on Sept. 22; Algonquin beat Sutton 4-0.

Girls’ field hockey off to strong start with return of former coach

Cass Melo, Assistant Opinion Editor
October 5, 2023
News Senior Staff Writer Mia Nicosia argues that food deliveries to ARHS are dangerous, while Assistant Opinion Editor Cass Melo advocates that deliveries can encourage students to stay on campus.

The Great Debate: Should food deliveries be allowed at Algonquin?

Mia Nicosia and Cass Melo
September 12, 2023
Roving Reporter: What are underclassmen wearing on the first day of school?

Roving Reporter: What are underclassmen wearing on the first day of school?

Katherine Wu, Grace Bouzan, CJ Bourbeau, Emily Harmon, Madeline Peoples, Priya Maraliga, Altea Mehillaj, Arielle Chin, Calla Torres, Mia Nicosia, Cass Melo, Ananya Pandit, Ava Arcona, Amelia Sinclair, and Sophie Hjerpe
September 8, 2023
After months of planning and construction, Hands-On Engineering students Class of 2023 graduate Michael Covino, junior Justice Huang and junior Ariella Zalev debuted their handmade hoverboard.

New Hands-On Engineering course results in student-built hoverboard

Cass Melo, Assistant Opinion Editor
June 25, 2023
The boys' rugby team lost 14-57 during the state final game on June 18 against Weymouth.

Boys’ rugby remains confident after state finals defeat

Cass Melo and Justice Huang
June 22, 2023
After 24 years, Librarian Joann Amberson retires from Algonquin alongside the library's therapy dog, Parker.

Library aide Amberson and therapy dog Parker retire

Cass Melo, Assistant Opinion Editor
June 8, 2023

The Harby Helpline: Trailer

Arielle Chin, Jeffrey Dratch, and Cass Melo
May 30, 2023
Assistant Opinion Editor Cass Melo writes how comfortable environments can improve students' mood, energy levels and productivity.

Quality learning environments are key to academic success

Cass Melo, Assistant Opinion Editor
May 16, 2023
The boys' hockey team celebrates their 5-3 victory over Marlborough in the MetroWest Daily News Cup on Dec. 28, 2022.

Q&A: Boys’ hockey captain describes successes, team dynamic

Cass Melo, Assistant Opinion Editor
March 30, 2023
One in six ARHS students has experienced sexual assault. The community hopes to address this issue through support systems and consent-positive curricula.

Community strives to support, educate students about sexual assault and harassment

Cass Melo, Assistant Opinion Editor
March 1, 2023
Staff Writer Cass Melo writes that the voting age needs to be lowered because 16 year-olds can make many valuable contributions to their community.

The voting age needs to be lowered

Cass Melo, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023
Top 5 Party Songs

Top 5 Party Songs

Cass Melo, Staff Writer
January 11, 2023
Roving Reporter: What do students, teachers think about the new cell phone policy?

Roving Reporter: What do students, teachers think about the new cell phone policy?

Satoshi Conway, Sophie Hjerpe, Jasmine Yee, Hannah Albers, Emily Harmon, Cass Melo, Hanne Brabander, Natalo Maggiolino, and Adrian Mathew
November 20, 2022
Army Command Sergeant Major Anthony Pittman talks about his military experience at the Veterans Day Assembly, which was hosted by Operation Enduring Freedom.

Veterans share stories from experiences

Cass Melo, Hannah Albers, Lili Torres, Sophie Hjerpe, Jasmine Yee, Emily Harmon, Adrian Mathew, Satoshi Conway, and Natalo Maggiolino
November 17, 2022
Sophomore Nathan Meschisen gives a student change for their Boo Bag, a Halloween fundraiser.

Meschisen hopes to lead sophomore class to success as president

Cass Melo, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Roving Reporter: New Bell Schedule

Roving Reporter: New Bell Schedule

Hannah Albers, Hanne Brabander, Arielle Chin, Satoshi Conway, Jaclyn Faulconer, Emily Harmon, Sophie Hjerpe, Natalo Maggiolino, Adrian Mathew, Cass Melo, Vivian Simopoulous, Lili Torres, Jasmine Yee, and Niamh O’Sullivan
October 12, 2022
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