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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
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Freshman Gianni DiRenzio participates in Brian Kellet's US History I class by recapping what he and his classmates did before February break during A block on Monday, Feb. 24, 2024.
Students, staff split on possibility of adding unleveled courses
Sam Herbold and Theo Diesenhaus • February 28, 2025

Teachers view the un-leveling of US History I to be such a success in community-building and in providing unique learning opportunities that...

Students and staff look back at semester one and looking forward to semester two.
Roving Reporter: Algonquin gears up for semester two, reflects on semester one
Lucas Campos, Addie Tomaino, Max Eigen, Danica Bai, Brady Young, David Carter, Isabella Wu, Jeremy Moyer, and Nicky Furtado • February 27, 2025

Although a 2024 ballot question removed MCAS as a state graduation requirement, Massachusetts students will still take the exam as districts, including Northborough-Southborough, decide whether to retain it as a graduation requirement.
MCAS-ted out
Mina Todorovic, Staff Writer • February 27, 2025

Despite a 2024 ballot question removing MCAS as a state graduation requirement, Massachusetts students will continue taking the exam as districts,...

Opinion
A&E
Assistant A&E Editor Zoe Schimmoller writes that Iron Maiden is a talented band gone underrated by younger generations.
REVIEW: Divorced dads know, ‘Iron Maiden’ holds up
Zoe Schimmoller, Assistant A&E Editor • February 14, 2025

True music of the 80s, not just those few hits that are played over and over again, is now often unknown...

Staff Writer Thijs Vuyk shares that 2024 card-based video game "Balatro" puts a new spin on classic card games.
REVIEW: ‘Balatro’ offers fresh take on card games with endless possibilities
Thijs Vuyk, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025

Most video games now fall into a few different categories, whether they be role-playing games (RPGs),...

Assistant Staff Writer Robert Narris writes that "Penpal" by Dathan Auerbach is an immersive and eerie horror novel that is worth the read.
REVIEW: ‘Penpal’ provides horrifying hexalogy
Robert Narris, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025

Horror is a subjective type of media, but the fear of being watched is universal. Add that to the vulnerability...

Sports
Blogs
News Editor Nora Kurtz breaks down the top five Valentine's Day movies.
Top 5 Valentine’s Day movies
Nora Kurtz, News Editor • February 13, 2025
Library aide Bridget Richardson describes her knowledge of spider plants on Jan. 16. Around the Algonquin library, there are many plants on display.
How-to take care of plants through the winter
Sophia Christakis and Drew Sbordone • January 27, 2025
Staff Writers Eli Lugo Ramirez and Jack Anglim share their picks for the top 5 NBA players of all time.
Top 5 NBA players of all time
Eli Lugo Ramirez and Jack Anglim • January 17, 2025
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Freshman Gianni DiRenzio participates in Brian Kellet's US History I class by recapping what he and his classmates did before February break during A block on Monday, Feb. 24, 2024.

Students, staff split on possibility of adding unleveled courses

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Five new courses will be offered for the 2025-2026 school year, including Expressive Digital Media Arts, Expressive Photography, Stitching a Better World through Fiber Arts, Sports Literature, and Unified Health and Fitness.

New courses offered for 2025-2026 school year

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Sixth grader Trisha Mehta plays the trombone during Jazz Night on Feb. 26. Mehta plays for the Trottier jazz band.

SLIDESHOW: Jazz Night brings together middle school, high school bands

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Students and staff look back at semester one and looking forward to semester two.

Roving Reporter: Algonquin gears up for semester two, reflects on semester one

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Students walk into Algonquin Regional High School on the morning of February 12. Despite the Trump administration threatening to dismantle the Department of Education, there will be little to no effect on ARHS due to the Massachusetts Department of Education and the regional school committee, along with state and local funding, having the most impact on the school operations and standards.

Will a potential Department of Education disbandment threaten Algonquin?

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Although a 2024 ballot question removed MCAS as a state graduation requirement, Massachusetts students will still take the exam as districts, including Northborough-Southborough, decide whether to retain it as a graduation requirement.

MCAS-ted out

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Juniors Cara Leonard and Izzie Gaskamp read the morning announcements for Algonquin, talking into the phone which projects the message around the school building.

Addressing problems in the PA system

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Staff Writers Zoe Schimmoller and Kiera Silvia pick their favorite Dr. Pepper flavors.

Top 5 Dr. Pepper flavors

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Junior Kiera Akus attempts her second vault at a home gymnastics meet. The competition between Algonquin, Shrewsbury and Groton-Dunstable on Jan. 2 resulted in a win for Algonquin.

Gymnastics sticks the landing after a 4-3 season

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Junior Simon Linden swims third in running order for the 200m medley relay, swimming the butterfly stroke. During the Jan. 2 meet against Shrewsbury, the Algonquin boys' swim and dive team wins 101-72.

SLIDESHOW: Boys' sports winter recap

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