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The school devolved into chaos as the “phone-free day” deprived hundreds of students of their vital lifeline to the outside world and their Instagram accounts. The day began with some withdrawal symptoms amongst some of the student body, but the desperation spread as people realized they couldn’t keep up their […]

No Phone Day Spurs Impromptu Half Day

March 23, 2018 in Blur by Abrianna Natoli

Emily Erikson, Alessandra Lupo, Cormac O’Day, Lynn Rodriguez For years, students of Fairfield Warde have been dreaming of a day when there would be no more gym or health. Starting in 2018, this dream will be coming true. Fairfield Public Schools has decided to scrap Physical Education and health classes […]

Students’ Dreams Come True

March 23, 2018 in Blur by Alessandra Lupo

With the marking period winding down and the fall play a distant memory, theater students at Warde are scrambling to prepare for their spring musical auditions. The musical, Sondheim’s Into The Woods, features many strong, desirable roles. Everyone from Cinderella to Little Red Riding Hood makes an appearance in the […]

The Role Causing Our Students to Have a Cow

January 10, 2018 in Blur by Erin Harrington

Here at Fairfield Warde High School we are constantly striving to improve our learning environment and enhance the student experience. Now more than ever before, we have revamped our building to better accommodate the most common complaints of our student body. One of the most common grievances we get from students […]

The New Solar Panels Are All We’ve Ever Wanted

October 10, 2017 in Blur by Erin Harrington

I want to end things with my girlfriend. What’s the least painful way to do so? I’ve personally never broken up with someone, but trust me, I’m an expert. Some of the most foolproof options are: Have your mom email her mom. Say it with a song; ideally “I Gotta […]

Local Freshman Self-Diagnosed With Senioritis

May 22, 2017 in Blur by Emily Green

Now we all know that 2016 was, well, it was a year, to say the least. However, no one is prepared for the terrible year that 2017 will be. People have so much hope in the future, and in the fact that 2017 cannot possibly be any worse than 2016. […]

2017: An Unredeemable Year

January 1, 2017 in Blur / Opinions by Cole Pedro

Multicoloured retractable pens- These pens are by far the most versatile and useful pens. They can be used for annotations, color coding, and taking notes. They even have the option of black ink, so regular writing is also possible. Like everyone’s favorite leprechaun, Mick McGarry, vibrant colors are so plentiful it’s […]

The Blur: Reviewing the Top Pens of 2016

December 13, 2016 in Blur by Cole Pedro

Cameron Luther has announced his intentions to debate for Electoral College, adding to an already impressive list of Warde athletes committing to college. Luther announced his intentions at the debate team’s favorite establishment: Kelly’s Kone Konnection in Hamden. Reporters were treated to ice kream kones knowing the announcement would change […]

BLUR Warde Debater Commits to Electoral College

December 11, 2016 in Blur by Max Lee

As President Trump begins to fill his cabinet, rumors have been circling regarding the all important Chief of Acronyms position. Would it be Jim Sensenbrenner, the mastermind behind the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act, or USA Patriot Act? Or perhaps […]

BLUR: James Coyne Appointed as Trump’s Chief of Acronyms

November 30, 2016 in Blur by Max Lee

On September 27th, 2016, a movement started in Fairfield Warde. A movement for liberty. For creative freedom. For justice. For life. A Fairfield Warde student, whose name has been changed to “Maggie Sullivan of F12” for the sake of their anonymity, took to Facebook to voice their concerns with the […]

BLUR: Warde Student Boycotts Senior Shirt by Purchasing Senior Shirt

November 30, 2016 in Blur by Max Lee

In a truly tragic story, it appears that Warde’s beloved student run newspaper, The Focus, has vanished. The Focus was last seen on April 1st, a stunning (insert how much time has passed between April 1st and whenever these lazy editors finally get out a paper) between issues. Without the […]

BLUR: Warde Focus Vanishes, Not One Person Cares

November 30, 2016 in Blur by Max Lee

Eyewitness reports indicate that a Warde Substitute teacher spent much of period 4 on Wednesday October 27th, thoroughly enjoying the latest edition of the Warde Focus. The substitute teacher spent several minutes learning about new teachers, Ms. Smith and Ms. Moore, now in their second years of teaching at FWHS. […]

Substitute teacher engrossed by latest issue of the Warde Focus!

October 28, 2016 in Blur by M McGarry

Mrs. Landowne reports how psyched she is that her son Will, a junior at Staples, did really well last week at the 2016 FCIAC Cross Country Championship meet at Waveny Park in New Canaan. “Will came in fourth. I noticed a student from Warde came in second. Wouldn’t this […]

Sports Bulletin!!

October 24, 2016 in Blur / Sports by M McGarry