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
Laney Halsey

Laney Halsey, Editor-in-Chief

Laney took Journalism her junior year and has since become an Editor-in-Chief. One of her favorite things about working on the Harbinger is being able to share her writing with the community. In her free time, Laney enjoys playing field hockey, track and the saxophone as well as hanging out with her friends.

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Hands-on Engineering students took various roles in the "Tiny Titans" playground project, from treating new oak as fillers to removing old wood as smashers.

Engineering class builds a better future

Laney Halsey, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2024
During the first act of "Little Shop of Horrors" sophomore AJ Phaneuf feeds disembodied limbs to Audrey 2, voiced by senior Lydia Reineke.

Lights, Plants, Action!

Arushi Kohli and Laney Halsey
November 25, 2024
Senior captain Julianna Craver is hoisted into the air during the cheer team's halftime performance during the Sept. 27 football game.

Cheer team looks forward

Laney Halsey, Editor-in-Chief
November 25, 2024
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
An investigation into racist graffiti found written in pencil on a classroom desk on Friday Nov. 8 is underway. The person responsible for this hate crime remains unidentified.

Police, administrators investigate racist graffiti found in ARHS classroom

Laney Halsey and Jax Jackson
November 14, 2024
Senior Lillian Johnson stands infront of a banner she designed, incorporating the new Algonquin logo into her design.

Student-designed banners brighten Algonquin

Laney Halsey, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2024
top 5 horror movies with women leads

Top 5 horror movies with female leads

Laney Halsey, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2024
Dick Walsh has been part of the ARHS community for 64 years as a coach, teacher, and volunteer.

‘Legends never die’

Laney Halsey and Jax Jackson
September 27, 2024
Principal Sean Bevan reflects on his summer and outlines his goals for the 2024-2025 school year.

Q&A: Bevan discusses school spirit, goals for the year ahead

Laney Halsey and Jax Jackson
September 17, 2024
Sophomore Max Tolander (66) gets ready to tackle the incoming Nashoba player during the first football game of the season and the first back at the Richard Walsh Football Field.

Titans triumph on new turf

Laney Halsey, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2024
UConn basketball player Alex Karaban coaches student athletes during the Alex Karaban Basketball Camp on August 11, 2024.

‘I didn’t have to go far to accomplish my dreams,’ Karaban says

Laney Halsey, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2024
On August 29, the first day of school, Harbinger interviewed students and faculty looking back on their summers and forward to the 2024-25 school year.

Roving Reporter: Upperclassmen share summer highlights, school year hopes

Jax Jackson, Calla Torres, and Laney Halsey
September 5, 2024
Algonquin Principal Sean Bevan presents CAP Graduate Jack O'Connor with his diploma on June 12.

O’Connor graduates CAP, leaves a legacy of joy

Laney Halsey, Editor-in-Chief
June 19, 2024
Sophomore Gavin Butterfield (1) fights for the ball against a Millis player at their winning, 3-1 game on April 23.

Q&A: Boys’ volleyball captain shares improvement, camaraderie

Laney Halsey, Editor-in-Chief
June 11, 2024
Principal Sean Bevan reflects on the year so far and looks forward to next year.

Q&A: Bevan reflects on year, sends off seniors

Laney Halsey and Jax Jackson
June 10, 2024
Instructional support teacher Marie Porteus retires, celebrating years of dedication and service to the Special Education Department.

Porteus will continue to help others, miss Algonquin following retirement

Laney Halsey, Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2024
Senior Eleni Chacharone tries to escape a Belmont player's grasp during their on May 22. The team is entering the state tournament as the number two seed.

Q&A: Girls’ rugby captain reflects on team’s growth, camaraderie

Laney Halsey, Editor-in-Chief
June 4, 2024
Members of the Pickleball Club warm up before their meeting on May 14.

Pickleball Pandemonium: Courts, Classes, Clubs

Laney Halsey, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2024
At the girls' tennis tryouts on March 18, new coach Dan Welty observes the girls practicing on the adjacent court.

Spring season welcomes four new varsity coaches

Laney Halsey, Grace Bouzan, and Kyle Miller
May 7, 2024
Sports Editor Laney Halsey shares her thoughts and recommendations on books by author John Green.

Book Talk: A Ream of John Green

Laney Halsey, Sports Editor
May 2, 2024
Author Jennifer De Leon starts off her creative writing workshop by reading a piece of her own during her revisit to Algonquin on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Author Jennifer De Leon returns with inspiration and advice

Laney Halsey, Sports Editor
May 1, 2024
Wellness Days were first implemented for the 2023-2024 school year, but will undergo some adjustments before the fall.

Wellness Days to change for 2024-25 school year

Laney Halsey, Sports Editor
April 30, 2024
"Immaculate," starring Sydney Sweeney, was released on March 22, 2024.

REVIEW: ‘Immaculate’ breathes new life into horror genre

Laney Halsey, Sports Editor
April 30, 2024
Algonquin sophomore Brenna Joyce takes possession of the puck during the Final Four playoff game on March 9, 2024.

Girls’ hockey ends 10-game winning streak with Final Four game

Laney Halsey, Sports Editor
April 2, 2024
Senior Stephen White runs a 4:18.17 mile at the New Balance Indoor Nationals on March 10, 2024. White finished in 36th place out of 114 runners with a new personal record and a new school record.

National Meet caps off remarkable 16-record indoor track season

Laney Halsey, Sports Editor
March 20, 2024
The cheer team supports the girls' basketball team during their game against Shepherd Hill on Dec. 8.

Q&A: Winter cheer captain shares insights on team mentality, successful season

Laney Halsey, Sports Editor
March 11, 2024
Sports Editor Laney Halsey and News Editor Calla Torres share recommendations for books to read during winter.

Book Talk: Curl Up with a Book To Escape the Winter Blues

Laney Halsey and Calla Torres
March 6, 2024
Senior Olivia LaBelle runs a 8.68 second 55-meter hurdles at the Northeast Invitational on Jan. 13, 2024; LaBelle finished first in her heat and second overall, securing her number four in the state.

Indoor track has unprecedented record-breaking season

Laney Halsey and Kyle Miller
February 16, 2024
Assistant A&E Editor Laney Halsey compiles a list of good books to read this Valentine's Day.

Book Talk: A Literary Array for Valentine’s Day

Laney Halsey, Assistant A&E Editor
February 14, 2024
New girls' varsity basketball Coach Kashwan Hampton talks to junior Brooke Adams on the sidelines on Dec. 14, 2023, during a hard fought 17-42 loss to Nashoba.

New Girls’ Basketball Coach brings experience to the court

Laney Halsey and Kyle Miller
February 8, 2024
Cars line up at the morning drop off area before school on Jan. 12, 2024. Many students have been arriving late to school due to traffic congestion and have had to experience major inconveniences due to bus cancellations and delays.

Transportation Trouble: Students struggle with traffic, unreliable buses

Laney Halsey, Assistant A&E Editor
February 5, 2024
Top 5 2024 Song of the Year nominees

Top 5 2024 Song of the Year nominees

Laney Halsey and Jax Jackson
February 2, 2024
Assistant A&E Editor Laney Halsey says that while "Anyone But You" is an entertaining watch, it lacks substance and memorability.

REVIEW: Much Ado About ‘Anyone But You’

Laney Halsey, Staff Writer
January 23, 2024
New Head Coach John Stockton talks to the boys' basketball team during a time out on Dec. 12, 2023.

Boys’ basketball shoots for success with new head coach

Laney Halsey and Kyle Miller
January 10, 2024
Junior Alex Karasoulos shows plants kept in her backyard for easy research access.

In Her Environment

Laney Halsey, Staff Writer
November 28, 2023
Army Veteran and Class of 2019 graduate Tony Massaglia hands the microphone off to Marine Staff Sergeant Nicholas Lamothe when answering a question from the audience.

Veterans share experiences in assembly

Jax Jackson, Laney Halsey, Gabby Richard, Jack Cheney, Michael Cashel, Tylor Doherty, Jack Mazur, Liana Meehan, and Wilson Zhang
November 20, 2023
Six students from two different schools in France were paired with Algonquin students and their families during their approximately two weeks in the community.

Visiting French students share views of Algonquin and American experience

Jax Jackson, Laney Halsey, Liana Meehan, Samantha Capes, Jay Edwards, Gabby Richard, Jack Jones, Michael Cashel, Tylor Doherty, Jack Cheney, Jack Mazur, and Wilson Zhang
November 4, 2023
Roving Reporter: How has the school year been going?

Roving Reporter: How has the school year been going?

Liana Meehan, Wilson Zhang, Michael Cashel, Jax Jackson, Jack Cheney, Samantha Capes, Tylor Doherty, Jack Mazur, Jay Edwards, Gabby Richard, and Laney Halsey
October 13, 2023
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