Fairfield Warde High School Newspaper

Charlotte Rotelli

As many of you know, Fairfield Warde High School hosts a blood drive every year—usually in the spring. It’s a chance for our school community to step up and donate a pint of blood to the American Red Cross. That blood is then sent to hospitals and given to patients […]

1,020 Opportunities to Save a Life

May 9, 2025 in News by Charlotte Rotelli

It’s no secret that the mental health of students in education systems across the globe is deteriorating at an alarming rate. Many children face the consequences daily, and the impacts are severe. As someone who has personally experienced these struggles time and time again, I can tell you firsthand that […]

Why Schools Are Failing Students’ Mental Health

April 4, 2025 in Opinions by Charlotte Rotelli

The dreaded JanuaryFebruaryMarch slog has left us all in a winter-induced haze. We’re trapped in an endless cycle of snow-covered cars, and daily coat dilemmas: carry it around all day, stuff it in a locker, or brave the cold without one? I empathize with you, truly. But while this sweater […]

GET OUT OF THE HALLWAY… Please

February 21, 2025 in News / Opinions by Charlotte Rotelli

As we enter a new marking period, you might notice a familiar pattern—a plague spreading rapidly through the student population. No, I’m not talking about the mystery illness that seems to have mysteriously sidelined half the teachers these past few weeks. Though, now that we’re on the subject, isn’t it […]

How to Stay Sane (ish): Lessons from a Burnt-Out Junior

November 20, 2024 in Opinions by Charlotte Rotelli

Well, Mustangs, it’s that time of year again. I’d say it’s good to be back, but fortunately, I’m not a liar, so you’ll just be getting a simple welcome from me. I’m not quite sure about you, but I know I didn’t miss the early mornings, the late night study […]

The Phone Policy: A Students Perspective

September 30, 2024 in Opinions by Charlotte Rotelli

I would like to preface this article by clarifying that I am not attempting to bash individuals who utilize humor as a coping mechanism for their mental health problems. Any coping mechanism a person chooses, whether humorous or not, is valid. I would be lying if I said I haven’t […]

Is Social Media Glorifying Mental Health Disorders?

May 13, 2024 in Opinions by Charlotte Rotelli

PSA: This is a fashion guide directed specifically towards the students of Fairfield Warde High School. Depending on just how indolent I feel in a week from now, I might make a teachers edition. Extra emphasis on “might.” As we wrap up the year, I’m sure you’ve all noticed the […]

Warde: A Fashion Guide

January 8, 2024 in Opinions by Charlotte Rotelli

The DECA Pumpkin Contest, as some of you may know, is an annual competition held by the Distributive Education Clubs of America Organization that allows students to celebrate the Halloween season by decorating this classic autumn staple. High school students around the country were able to submit pictures of their […]

2023 DECA Pumpkin Decorating Contest: A Thorough Review

December 1, 2023 in Opinions by Charlotte Rotelli

Imagine this: It’s a Friday night, you just completed the three hours of homework and missing assignments for that one class you’ve been brutally neglecting since the beginning of the school year, and you decide to reward yourself with a nice, long social media break. You log onto TikTok […]

Identifying the Meanings of “Common” Teenage Slang

November 2, 2023 in Opinions by Charlotte Rotelli

“Because I don’t think your brother did it – and I’m going to try to prove it.” – Pippa Fitz Amobi, A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder If you are anything like me, (and if you are, you have my condolences because that must suck), you are what Dictionary.com […]

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder – Book Review

September 27, 2023 in A&E by Charlotte Rotelli