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Trying to stay ahead of the pack, senior Joli Dantz keeps her pace. Algonquin won the meet against Shrewsbury 25-32.

Girls’ cross country ends season successfully against Shrewsbury on senior night

October 19, 2021
A&E editors Brianna Tang and Claire Bai write that Marvels newest movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings brings stellar visual effects and action-filled fight scenes that are worth the watch.

“Shang-Chi” brings engaging plot, Asian-American representation

September 22, 2021
Here are the top 5 articles from the A&E section during the 2020-2021 school year.

A look back at A&E

June 23, 2021
Chive pockets are a delicious, popular snack from Northern China and are eaten with ones favorite dipping sauce.

ABCs of Chinese Food: How to make chive pockets

June 11, 2021
Boys Volleyball defeats Minnechaug Regional 3-0

Boys’ Volleyball defeats Minnechaug Regional 3-0

June 10, 2021
During a virtual presentation on Thursday, April 15, the Study Group for Mascot Review recommended to the Regional School Committee that the Tomahawk mascot be removed. Pictured in attendance at the virtual Zoom presentation are Superintendent Greg Martineau, science teacher Chrissy Connelly, who was a faculty representative on the Study Group, Southborough community member Beth Wittcoff and Principal Sean Bevan.

Mascot Study Group recommends removing Tomahawk mascot

April 16, 2021
Principal Sean Bevan has decided to hold focus groups to gather students opinions and insight regarding the schools mascot.

Focus groups give insight into student opinion about mascot

April 5, 2021
Students, alumnae and faulty have been involved in conversations regarding the impact of race on students experiences at Algonquin.

Breaking a ‘Culture of Silence’

March 31, 2021
New courses offered for 2021-2022 school year

New courses offered for 2021-2022 school year

March 4, 2021
First place winner Wraven Watanabe performs the poem “Spanglish” by Tato Laviera in Algonquins Poetry Out Loud competition held over Zoom on February 1.

Students compete in virtual Poetry Out Loud finals

February 21, 2021
The C gym, which normally would house many enthusiastic gym students, is now filled with desks providing students with a place to eat lunch. The cart on the left shows some of the cleaning equipment used to frequently sanitize every area after students use it.

COVID-19 safety protocols implemented to keep risk level low

November 3, 2020
Whos on your ballot?

Who’s on your ballot?

October 28, 2020
Dr. Sara Pragluski Walsh [third from left] showcasing her Halloween spirit alongside her co-administrators. Walsh has left after three years of such spirit and commitment as Algonquin principal.

Walsh leaves Algonquin after dedication to student welfare

July 9, 2020
Science teacher Susan Vaughan poses with her dogs, Maggie, a red and white Brittany, and Rudy, a red lab, at Middlesex Fells Reservation in Medford.

Vaughan retires, leaves ample evidence of positive influence

June 15, 2020
Liang Mian (cold noodles) is the perfect dish to eat on a hot, humid summer day.

ABCs of Chinese Food: Liang Mian (Cold sesame noodles) recipe

June 14, 2020
The best way to eat scallion pancakes is to serve it sliced into triangles like a pizza with a delicious dipping sauce.

ABC’s of Chinese Food: How to make scallion pancakes

May 30, 2020
Regrowing scallions, and other alliums, on sunny windowsills is a convenient and food-saving quarantine pastime.

ABC’s of Chinese Food: Grow your own scallions

May 26, 2020
Quarantine Q&A: Sophomore Izak Shreeve

Quarantine Q&A: Sophomore Izak Shreeve

May 11, 2020
Senior Liza Armstrong poses with some members of her team after winning the district title for the first time in history in the 2019 season.

SENIOR ATHLETE REFLECTION: Girls’ golf seniors remember their seasons

May 6, 2020
Quarantine Q&A: Sophomore Caroline Freeman

Quarantine Q&A: Sophomore Caroline Freeman

May 5, 2020
Quarantine Q&A: Sophomore Justin Wang

Quarantine Q&A: Sophomore Justin Wang

May 4, 2020
Assistant News Editor Claire Bai creates a fried rice recipe that can easily be made in quarantine.

The ABCs of Chinese Food: How to make fried rice

April 20, 2020
Quarantine Q&A: Sophomore Monica Doherty

Quarantine Q&A: Sophomore Monica Doherty

April 2, 2020
(From left to right) star anise, soy sauce, sesame oil, Beijing rice vinegar, Zhenjiang vinegar, hoisin sauce, ginger and scallion.

The ABCs of Chinese Food: Must-have ingredients to cook Chinese food

March 18, 2020
Transmission electron microscopic image of an isolate from the first U.S. case of COVID-19, formerly known as 2019-nCoV. The spherical viral particles, colorized blue, contain cross-sections through the viral genome, seen as black dots. The recent outbreak of the virus has lead to the Algonquin community taking precautions to attempt to limit its spread.

District prepares for possibility of local COVID-19 outbreak

March 12, 2020
Senior Mike Cowdrey sits in a rehearsal for The Laramie Project.

‘Laramie’ retells story of gay man’s murder

February 16, 2020
Junior Wraven Watanabe has been spinning at various art festivals for three years. Her inspiration to start came from her father, who is also a fire spinner.

Watanabe spins fire, inspired by father

February 2, 2020
Assistant News Editors Melissa Dai and Claire Bai organize some of the major issues of each of the six biggest contenders for the Democratic Presidential Nomination.

Where do the candidates stand?

February 1, 2020
Sophomore and AI leader Henry Zhang leads the discussion on the Russian AI Cup on Dec. 11. The AI club meets every Wednesday after school in D-111.

Sophomores start club to spread passion for AI

December 13, 2019
Science teacher Aimee Selby adjusts breakfast bars in one of the fully stocked cabinets of the new Algonquin Breakfast Club. Students that cant eat a nourishing breakfast at home are able to go in and sign out food in the morning before school.

Algonquin Breakfast Club provides healthy food for those in need

October 23, 2019
Senior captain Chloe Chiota prepares to hit the ball.

Girls’ volleyball defeats Shrewsbury, looks forward to strong season

September 30, 2019
Freshman Srishti Kaushik tuned her violin and warmed up by briefly reviewing her pieces. “It’s our last concert!” Kaushik said, “And we’re going to make it amazing.”

SLIDESHOW: Students showcase musical talent at annual Pops Night

June 7, 2019
Assistant news editor Claire Bais meal at Bartaco consisted of assorted tacos, corn fritters ($6) and pomegranite limonada and nojito drinks.

REVIEW: Bartaco brings flavorful Latin cuisine to Boston

June 5, 2019
[From left to right] Juniors Kevin Tucker and Joe Zhang, sophomore Bharathan Sundar, senior Chris Wang, sophomore David Gillingham and junior Oscar Hong make up the team behind The Internship Initiative, a start up whose goal is to provide high school students with internships and hopefully connections for the future.

Innovating with initiative

May 30, 2019
Senior captain Christian Jorgenson played first doubles against Longmeadow with senior Andy Zhao, winning 8-1.

Boys’ tennis sweeps tough opponent Longmeadow

May 14, 2019
While waiting to get home, freshman Leona Sungkharom reclined on the school bus seat. “Normally on the bus I just read and listen to music, Sungkharom said. Sometimes I’ll talk with my friends.

[Photo] Daily life: A quick glance into a day at Algonquin

May 7, 2019
Sophomore Tuesday: Kelsie Lyons

Sophomore Tuesday: Kelsie Lyons

March 12, 2019
Maggie Andrews

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March 12, 2019
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