Anshika Sinha

“This year, we’re bringing back Carillon for all four grades,” says Principal Paul Cavanna.    Last year, students and staff involved in Carillon—a cherished tradition at our school—were disheartened to learn that attendance at in-school performances had been restricted to upperclassmen. The decision stemmed from concerns over disrespectful behavior by […]

Carillon Is Back! (For everyone this time)

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Recently, it seems as though the internet—and the world at large—has been swept up in a wave of nostalgia. While nostalgia is hardly a new emotion, its grip feels stronger than ever, crystallizing into a clear desire to return to the past. We find ourselves reminiscing about our childhoods, about […]

Nostalgia is a Mind’s Trick

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The acceptance bell is a newfound tradition for Warde seniors where they ring it to celebrate their most enviable accomplishment: leaving high school. However, in between bouts of senioritis (i.e. when they’re actually in the building), some have decided to ring the bell for what they are actually most proud […]

What Gets You in a Bell-Ringing Mood?

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I’m frustrated. We’ve been in school for months, and yet I still see people not following the proper hallway etiquette. So for everyone who’s being doing it wrong, here is EXACTLY what you should be doing when walking to class to make sure everyone thinks you’re the coolest kid ever. […]

How to Walk (Hallway Edition)

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There are quite a few changes with this year’s Carillon performance, the Warde music program’s annual showcase of the semester’s efforts. Amongst these changes is a new type of invitation for underclassmen. A new type–meaning that none has been issued. The rumored reason–a punishment for the misbehavior the class of […]

In Defense of Underclassmen: Carillon

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This weekend is Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. As I’ve been preparing for the holiday, I’ve found myself reflecting on the Diwalis of my past. During this contemplation, I thought of a shocking similarity; almost every Diwali I’ve celebrated has been overshadowed by stress about school.   Recently, in […]

Why Isn’t Diwali a School Holiday?

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All winter, there has been one topic at the forefront of people’s minds: The FIFA World Cup. Whether or not you’re a soccer fan, the frenzy can be noticed everywhere. This year’s World Cup was an eventful one throughout, the matches leading up like dominoes to an explosive final. Before […]

The World Cup in Review

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