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
Katherine Wu

Katherine Wu, Editor in Chief

Katherine started writing for The Harbinger her freshman year when she took journalism. Through Zoom calls and masked interviews, she quickly fell in love with the storytelling aspect of journalism. Katherine joined The Harbinger Editorial Board as an Arts and Entertainment editor, became the Online Editor the following year and currently serves as an Editor in Chief. In her free time, Katherine loves playing volleyball, tutoring for the Algonquin Writing Center and listening to music (especially Taylor Swift).

All content by Katherine Wu
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
The numbered parking spots are on display after a rain storm on Aug. 25. A new policy requires students to park in numbered parking spots beginning Sept. 11.

New numbered parking spots spark mixed student reactions

Katherine Wu and Riya Mahanta
September 7, 2023
Roving Reporter: What are teachers wearing on the first day of school?

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

Katherine Wu, Kate Michel, and Arielle Chin
September 6, 2023
Roving Reporter: What are seniors wearing on the first day of school?

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

Riya Mahanta, Katherine Wu, Ellie O’Connor, Marygrace Sarrasin, CJ Bourbeau, Joceline Giron, Hanne Brabander, Altea Mehillaj, Ananya Pandit, Jeffrey Dratch, and Ava Arcona
September 5, 2023
Principal Sean Bevan shares his thoughts and goals for the 2023-2024 school year.

Q&A: Bevan discusses goals, Gonkplex, parking and more

Katherine Wu and Riya Mahanta
August 31, 2023
After eight years of working with students, junior and senior 504 tutor Lynn Dorsey retires from Algonquin.

Dorsey retires after years of helping students grow

Katherine Wu, Editor-in-Chief
June 9, 2023
Sophomore Ian Schurman and junior Jack Cheney work together to tackle an opposing player during the rugby game on May 11. Boys’ rugby beat Blue Hills 33-10.

Boys’ rugby enters MIAA tournament as first seed

Katherine Wu, Editor-in-Chief
June 6, 2023
The new Marshalls location in Northborough Crossing offers a wide selection of high-quality brands at an affordable price, staff writer Yusuf Ali writes.

[Photo] REVIEW: New Marshalls in Northborough Crossing perfect for affordable men's fashion

June 5, 2023
Meet the new therapy dogs

Meet the new therapy dogs

Katherine Wu, Sahana Sivarajan, Lila Shields, Hanne Brabander, Ellie O’Connor, Ava Arcona, Marygrace Sarrasin, and Arielle Chin
March 23, 2023
Class of 2021 alumnus Zach Newbould sang Use Somebody by Kings of Leon for his audition on The Voice. Newbould was a part of Camila Cabellos team.

Newbould competes on ‘The Voice,’ launches music career

Katherine Wu and Riya Mahanta
March 16, 2023
New courses offered for 2023-2024 school year

New courses offered for 2023-2024 school year

Sophie Hjerpe, Marygrace Sarrasin, Luke Utzschneider, Arielle Chin, Katherine Wu, and Zoe Manousos
March 14, 2023
Guest speaker Grace Jo talks about the hardships of her childhood in North Korea at an assembly on Feb. 7.

Refugee shares story of life in North Korea

Katherine Wu, Online Editor
February 13, 2023
Post-graduate Julianna Eigen celebrated her CAP graduation party on Nov. 14, 2022.

Eigen celebrates CAP graduation, embraces new opportunities

Katherine Wu, Online Editor
February 1, 2023
An artist warms up for “Tournik,” the last act of Corteo, part of the 2023 Cirque du Soleil tour at the DCU Center.

A look behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Corteo’

Katherine Wu and Kate Michel
January 13, 2023
Happy Holidays! As part of our holiday coverage, Managing Editor Riya Mahanta and Online Editor Katherine Wu share five creative gift ideas that wont break the bank.

Top 5 budget-friendly holiday gifts

Katherine Wu and Riya Mahanta
December 20, 2022
Title IX passed 50 years ago, in June 1972. Since then, it has tremendously impacted girls sports at Algonquin.

50 years later: Title IX’s impact on Algonquin

Riya Mahanta and Katherine Wu
December 8, 2022
Kique sang Hey Ya! by Outkast for his energetic knockout performance.

Keeping Up with ‘The Voice’: The Knockouts, Week One

Riya Mahanta and Katherine Wu
November 7, 2022
Taylor Swifts highly anticipated tenth studio album, Midnights, was released on Oct. 21, 2022.

REVIEW: Taylor Swift explores new sound in ‘Midnights’

Katherine Wu, Riya Mahanta, and Kate Michel
November 3, 2022
Lana Love and Omar Cardona performed the song Into the Unknown for their battle.

Keeping Up with ‘The Voice’: The Battles, Week Three

Riya Mahanta and Katherine Wu
October 31, 2022
Jaeden Luke and Bodie sang As Long As You Love Me” by Justin Bieber. Bodie won the battle, but Luke was stolen by coach Camila Cabello.

Keeping up with ‘The Voice’: The Battles, Week Two

Riya Mahanta and Katherine Wu
October 24, 2022
Dia Malai and Valarie Harding battled with the song Bust Your Windows by Jazmine Sullivan.

Keeping up with ‘The Voice’: Final Auditions, First Battles

Riya Mahanta and Katherine Wu
October 17, 2022
Algonquin class of 2021 Alum Zach Newbould sang Use Somebody by Kings of Leon for his audition, earning him a spot on team Cabello and third on this weeks top five.

Keeping up with ‘The Voice’: The Auditions, Week Three

Katherine Wu and Riya Mahanta
October 10, 2022
Parjita Bastola sang a unique rendition of Jealous by Labrinth, earning her a four-chair turn and the top spot on this weeks top five.

Keeping up with ‘The Voice’: The Auditions, Week Two

Katherine Wu and Riya Mahanta
October 3, 2022
Season 22 of The Voice premiered on Monday, Sept. 19 and Tuesday, Sept. 20.

Keeping up with ‘The Voice’: The Auditions, Week One

Riya Mahanta and Katherine Wu
September 26, 2022
Roving Reporter: First Day of School 2022-2023

Roving Reporter: First Day of School 2022-2023

Ava Arcona, Grace Bouzan, Joceline Giron, Riya Mahanta, Ellie O’Connor, Amelia Sinclair, Sahana Sivarajan, and Katherine Wu
September 13, 2022
VIDEO: Jazz I performs at MAJE Gold Medal Showcase

VIDEO: Jazz I performs at MAJE Gold Medal Showcase

Katherine Wu, A&E Editor
May 27, 2022
Participants of the Relay for Life event start walking as the sun sets on May 13, 2022.

Relay for Life hosts first in-person event in three years

Katherine Wu, A&E Editor
May 26, 2022
Senior Hannah OGrady, junior Greg Roumainstev, senior Emily Tran, and freshman Maria Nagaria took part in the All-State music festival on March 5.

Student musicians perform in All-State Music Festival

Katherine Wu, Claire Bai, Brianna Tang, and Maggie Haven
March 7, 2022
For her second location, Assistant A&E Editor Katherine Wu shops at Sister Thrift.

Thrifting Through The Boroughs: Sister Thrift, Framingham

Katherine Wu, A&E Editor
March 7, 2022
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Take some time to show yourself some love and gratitude this Valentines Day.

5 Ways to Show Self-Love on Valentine’s Day

Katherine Wu and Maggie Haven
February 14, 2022
Team Kelly Clarksons Girl Named Tom won season 21 of The Voice.

Keeping Up with ‘The Voice’: The Finale

Riya Mahanta and Katherine Wu
January 11, 2022
As the first thrift store for her blog, Assistant A&E Editor Katherine Wu visits Next to New in Northborough.

Thrifting Through the Boroughs: Next to New, Northborough

Katherine Wu, Assistant A&E Editor
January 11, 2022
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Assistant News Editor Riya Mahanta and Assistant A&E Editor Katherine Wu review songs from Adeles fourth studio album 30 which was released on Nov. 19.

REVIEW: Adele returns to the music scene with ‘30’

Riya Mahanta and Katherine Wu
January 3, 2022

No. Dual enrollment destroys passion and should not be implemented

Katherine Wu, Assistant A&E Editor
January 2, 2022
Team Blakes Wendy Moten sings Youre All I Need to Get By by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.

Keeping up with ‘The Voice’: The Live Shows, Semifinals 

Riya Mahanta and Katherine Wu
December 13, 2021
Assistant A&E Editor Katherine Wu believes students need time during school to focus on their mental well-being.

Students should be encouraged to take mental health breaks in school

Katherine Wu, Assistant A&E Editor
December 7, 2021
Hailey Mia of The Voices Team Kelly Clarkson performs Peter Pan by Kelsea Ballerini on Monday, Nov. 29.

Keeping Up with ‘The Voice’: The Live Shows, Week Four

Riya Mahanta and Katherine Wu
December 5, 2021
Assistant News Editors Marygrace Sarrasin and Riya Mahanta and Assistant A&E Editor Katherine Wu write that, although not much different from her original, Taylor Swifts re-release of her album Red skillfully utilizes new tones and collaborations.

REVIEW: Taylor Swift’s ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ shows artistic growth

Riya Mahanta, Marygrace Sarrasin, and Katherine Wu
December 1, 2021
Joshua Vacanti from Team Legend delivers a powerful and theatrical cover of The Show Must Go On by Freddie Mercury during the third week of the Live Shows.

Keeping Up with ‘The Voice’: The Live Shows, Week Three

Riya Mahanta and Katherine Wu
November 28, 2021
Sibling trio Girl Named Tom weaves together enchanting harmonies in their cover of Dust in the Wind by Kansas during the second week of the Lives.

Keeping up with ‘The Voice’: The Live Shows, Week Two

Riya Mahanta and Katherine Wu
November 21, 2021
Freshman class president Leyton Jackson takes in the morning light in the rotunda.

Freshman Class President emphasizes inclusion, hopes to create change

Katherine Wu, Assistant A&E Editor
November 20, 2021
Jeremy Rosado covers When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars during the first week of the Live Shows.

Keeping up with ‘The Voice’: The Live Shows, Week One

Riya Mahanta and Katherine Wu
November 15, 2021
Jershika Maple covers Inseparable by Natalie Cole in the second week of Knockouts on The Voice.

Keeping up with ‘The Voice’: The Knockouts, Week Two

Riya Mahanta and Katherine Wu
November 7, 2021
Libianca sings everything i wanted by Billie Eilish during the first week of Knockouts on The Voice.

Keeping up with ‘The Voice’: The Knockouts, Week One

Riya Mahanta and Katherine Wu
November 1, 2021
Get in the spirit this spooky season with our HARBYween playlist!

LISTEN: HARBYween Playlist

Brianna Tang, Claire Bai, Katherine Wu, and Joceline Giron
October 27, 2021
Assistant News editor Riya Mahanta and Assistant A&E editor Katherine Wu rank their top 5 favorite battles of the latest episode of The Voice.

Keeping up with ‘The Voice’: The Battles

Riya Mahanta and Katherine Wu
October 25, 2021
Roving Reporter: First Day of School 2021-2022

Roving Reporter: First Day of School 2021-2022

Ben Schanzer , Riya Mahanta, Priya Maraliga, Sophia Murray, Sahana Sivarajan, Jula Utzschneider, Juliette Piovoso, Zoe Manousos, Katherine Wu, Joceline Giron, Marygrace Sarrasin, and Jessie Lambert
September 15, 2021
Here are the top 5 articles from the A&E section during the 2020-2021 school year.

A look back at A&E

Brianna Tang, Claire Bai, and Katherine Wu
June 23, 2021
Throwing their mortarboards in the air, graduates of Algonquin celebrate the end of one part of their lives and are ready to begin the next part.

Class of 2021 shines through graduation

Katherine Wu, Assistant A&E Editor
June 14, 2021
Ellie Westphal is the first girl on the Algonquin baseball team.

Sophomore becomes first girl to start on baseball team

Katherine Wu, Assistant A&E Editor
June 14, 2021
Teammates wait as junior Eve Roiter pitches the ball in Algonquins 13-7 win over St. Bernards.

Top 5: Softball grabs first win of season at ‘home base’

Katherine Wu, Assistant A&E Editor
June 10, 2021
Freshman Isabella Palit won the Worcester County Math League (WOCOMAL) competition this past March and strives to participate in more intellectual math events.

Freshman wins local math competition

Katherine Wu, Assistant A&E Editor
May 28, 2021
Senior Cole Gamache at a meet with Shepard Hill. The Algonquin team went on to win the meet.

Boys’ Indoor track makes the most of shortened season in midst of new challenges

Katherine Wu, Assistant A&E Editor
May 27, 2021
Staff Writer Katherine Wu argues that TikTok trends have negatively altered many teenagers lives and become a mindless distraction.

TikTok trends tarnish teenage minds

Katherine Wu, Staff Writer
February 3, 2021
The pandemic has forced many working students such as senior Anni Garden who works at Mauro’s Cafe in Southborough, to adjust to different working conditions.

Students adapt as COVID impacts workplaces

Katherine Wu, Staff Writer
January 20, 2021
Senior Jade Hom has turned her love for photography into a business, Jade Hom Photography. Hom has conducted many photoshoots and senior portraits sessions for peers.

Senior turns passion for photography into profit

Katherine Wu, Staff Writer
December 18, 2020
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