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
Lila Shields

Lila Shields, Managing Editor

Lila took journalism her freshman year and currently is the Managing Editor. Lila works closely alongside staff writers and the executive team, striving to unite Harbinger members. In her free time she participates in English and art related extracurriculars, runs track & field and spends time with her friends.

All content by Lila Shields
AP Art students reflect and look forward on their work for their art classes.

The Heart of AP Art

Lila Shields, Arjun Mukherjee, Maggie Haven, Calla Torres, and Laney Halsey
November 19, 2024
Managing Editor Lila Shields writes that the U.S. justice system should abolish the death penalty for a variety of reasons.

Execute the death penalty

Lila Shields, Managing Editor
November 8, 2024
The Junior Steering Committee is hosting a semi-formal homecoming in the A-gym at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26

Junior Steering Committee hosts semi-formal homecoming

Lila Shields, Managing Editor
October 25, 2024
From left to right, principal Sean Bevan, Mondarres' mother Carla Carten, CAP Graduate Daniel Mondarres and superintendent Gregory Martineau pose for a picture during Mondarres' CAP Graduation on Oct. 11.

Mondarres graduates CAP, seeks new adventure ahead

Lila Shields, Managing Editor
October 21, 2024
Managing Editor Lila Shields writes that Disney live action movies aid visibility with diverse casting choices.

Live-action Disney films bring much needed representation to minority communities

Lila Shields, Managing Editor
October 10, 2024
Managing Editor Lila Shields writes that the PG-13 movie rating is an important aspect of a modern viewer's experience.

To be PG-13, or to not to be?

Lila Shields, Managing Editor
September 25, 2024
Senior Ella Nofsinger (left) and alum Abby Martinek (right) at last year's post-prom ice skate after midnight.

Post-prom’s ongoing tradition comes to an end

Lila Shields and Ellie O’Connor
May 17, 2024
Wellness days offer new approach to benefiting community

Wellness days offer new approach to benefiting community

Lila Shields, Recruitment Manager
December 12, 2023
Junior quarterback Liam Snyder carries the ball down the field as teammates block Marlborough defenders during the Football game on Oct. 14. The game was played at Shrewsbury High School.

Gonkplex Progress

Amelia Sinclair and Lila Shields
October 27, 2023
Community member Safdar Medina talks about his experiences with culture and race as a child and how he is raising his children. At the second annual Storybridge event hosted on Oct. 19, 2023, he highlights a story on his children skating and how the moment became full circle when their name was on the back of a jersey.

Stories build bridges of empathy 

Lila Shields, Recruitment Manager
October 25, 2023
Junior Jonah Gould and senior captains Jonathan Meschisen, Aiden Ruiz and Christopher Kardos have helped lead the boys' cross country team to success this season.

Q&A: Boys’ cross country captains recount successes, look forward to rest of season

Lila Shields, Recruitment Manager
October 11, 2023
Senior Autumn Stewart and sophomore Anthea Sun set up the Robotics Club display for the Activity Extravaganza on Sept. 21. Students attended the event during all three lunches, which features clubs and extracurricular activities.

SLIDESHOW: Activity Extravaganza highlights student leadership

Laura White, Cami Black, Jay Edwards, Talia Piandes, Lucas Oliveira, and Lila Shields
September 29, 2023
“Green Earth Club [looks interesting] because it helps the planet and gives you fun community service hours,” junior Emily Hamel said.

Speech Language Pathology Assistant Linda Buddenhagen retires from Algonquin after 10 years of helping students communicate.

Buddenhagen leaves a mark on NSBORO community through communication

Lila Shields, Recruitment Manager
June 12, 2023
Recruitment manager Lila Shields writes how Generation Z's sensitivity is a strength.

Is Gen Z overly sensitive?

Lila Shields, Recruitment Manager
May 26, 2023
According to Recruitment Manager Lila Shields, a flex period would increase student productivity and decrease stress levels.

All schools deserve a flex block, for the better of the people

Lila Shields, Recruitment Manager
May 23, 2023
The Harbinger will be spotlighting seniors who have committed to playing sports at the college level in multiple rounds. 

Committed Seniors: Round 2

Ava Arcona, Ellie O’Connor, Andrew Zeiger, Aditya Tripathi, Grace Bouzan, Lila Shields, Amelia Sinclair, and Evan Morgan
May 4, 2023
The menstrual product initiative, passed on Nov. 9, 2022, provides free menstrual products in each of the all-gender bathrooms, some girls’ restrooms and the nurse's office.

Menstrual products now in all-gender, some girls’ bathrooms

Lila Shields, Assistant Opinion Editor
April 26, 2023
Assistant Opinion Editor Lila Shields writes that appearance should not play a large factor in the hiring process.

Professionalism doesn’t have a ‘look’

Lila Shields, Assistant Opinion Editor
April 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

Yes, Valentine’s Day helps relationships flourish

Lila Shields, Assistant Opinion Editor
February 13, 2023
Senior Mason Drew recited the poems "To The Oppressors" by Pauli Murray and "The Man He Killed" by Thomas Hardy at the Poetry Out Loud finals.

Competitors bring verses to life in Poetry Out Loud finals

Lila Shields, Assistant Opinion Editor
February 6, 2023
Assistant Opinion Editor Lila Shields writes that the BMI method is outdated and problematic.

BMI promotes toxic weight standards, should be abolished

Lila Shields, Assistant Opinion Editor
December 16, 2022
Roving Reporter: Thanksgiving 2022

Roving Reporter: Thanksgiving 2022

Arielle Chin, Kate Michel, Grace Bouzan, Jeffrey Dratch, Luke Utzschneider, Lila Shields, and Ananya Pandit
November 23, 2022
Sophomore Ella Poultney hits the ball during the Girls' Volleyball CMASS finals against Wachusett on Oct. 29. Algonquin won the game 3-0.

Girls’ volleyball team takes CMASS championship, advances in State Tournament

Lila Shields, Assistant Opinion Editor
November 14, 2022
The midterm elections will determine positions such as governor and representatives, as well as important questions significant to the state.

Use your power to vote: a guide to the 2022 midterm elections

Jeffrey Dratch and Lila Shields
November 3, 2022
Assistant Opinion Editor Lila Shields writes that wearing masks causes insecurities when people use them to hide parts of themselves.

Wearing masks has caused a rise in insecurities

Lila Shields, Assistant Opinion Editor
October 18, 2022
Assistant Opinion Editor Lila Shields writes that vegan diets can be inaccessible due to the high prices of plant-based products.

Going Vegan is a Privilege

Lila Shields, Assistant Opinion Editor
September 29, 2022
Senior Staff Writer Lila Shields argues that there should be more all-gender bathrooms.

There should be more all-gender bathrooms

Lila Shields, Senior Staff Writer
June 10, 2022
Staff writer Lila Shields believes that students can explore their own learning style and gain independence through the ability to use their phones in class.

Teachers shouldn’t get hung up on phones in class

Lila Shields, Staff Writer
March 24, 2022
Seniors Tommy Hauk (left) and Patrick O'Brien (right) help each other out during working time on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

Mask mandate is here to stay

Lila Shields and Maggie Haven
January 25, 2022
Staff Writer Lila Shields reviews the new features in Minecraft's latest 1.18 update.

Minecraft 1.18 update adds engaging details, layers

Lila Shields, Staff Writer
January 20, 2022
Senior Class President Lindsey Stone works with the Steering Committee to plan events for the school. She hopes to satisfy everyone with these events as she has always been interested in leadership.

Stone plans for future as Senior Class President

Lila Shields, Staff Writer
November 19, 2021
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