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When I was a freshman at Warde, I admired the seniors who seemed to juggle everything—academics, extracurriculars, college applications. But now that I’m in their shoes, I see the reality: senior year is a constant balancing act, and stress is part of the deal. Thankfully, Warde has introduced initiatives like […]

Missing Perks: Are Warde’s Seniors Losing Out on Senior Privileges? Recently updated !

January 10, 2025 in Opinions by Julie Park

As the colorful leaves fall from the trees, the branches are soon left bare, only to be covered later with soft layers of snow. While some dread the freezing temperatures of winter, there is one undeniable bright spot in these chilly months: Christmas. Universally recognized and celebrated, Christmas is one […]

Top 5 Iconic Christmas TV Episodes

December 20, 2024 in A&E / Opinions by Mayerli Castaneda

Not long ago, the bland gray wall that now lines the lunch area was a canvas bursting with vibrant, jubilant colors, showcasing a mural of Warde’s culture and history. Even more remarkable? It was student-made. Teachers recall that lively wall standing proudly for over a decade. Now, all that’s left […]

Where Did Warde’s Culture Go?

December 17, 2024 in News / Opinions by Alex Renzulli

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

Last week, the 2024 presidential elections made history as Donald Trump achieved an unprecedented victory, becoming the second president in U.S. history to serve two non-consecutive terms (the first being Grover Cleveland). Despite pre-election polls predicting a tight race, Trump secured all seven swing states: North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, […]

What the 2024 Election Taught Me About Political Literacy

November 15, 2024 in Opinions by Anshika Sinha

Forget the SATs, choosing between AMSTUD and APUSH, college apps, or debating how much of that study guide is really “common sense”—one of the biggest decisions for a Warde high schooler is choosing the right parking lot. The options can seem overwhelming, but as a senior who knows Fairfield’s parking […]

The Pros and Cons of Warde’s Parking Lots

November 12, 2024 in Opinions by Charlotte Stack

Happy Halloween, Warde! Tired of seeing the same stale costumes haunting every party? Me too. Here’s my hit list of Halloween’s most worn-out costumes—and why it’s time to lay them to rest. And if you’ve got any of these on your list, do yourself(and me) a favor and burn it. […]

It’s Never to Late to Change: Halloween Costumes I DONT ...

October 31, 2024 in Opinions by Katherine Voka

“School feels like a burden, kind of like a list of tasks, rather than a place to learn or grow.” This sentiment, expressed to me by a peer, encapsulate a troubling trend sweeping across America’s classrooms: a growing sense of apathy towards education. The symptoms are widespread and concerning, from […]

The Student Apathy Crisis that Haunts K–12

October 30, 2024 in Opinions by Amogh Ganjikunta

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

October 14, 2024 in Opinions by Anshika Sinha

I planned on writing this article a few weeks prior, however I had no inspiration. The annoyingly green leaves and the weather pushing 90℉ made it pretty hard to romanticize school. But with it now being October and me feeling a certain autumnal breeze in the air, I figured it […]

Want to Romanticize School? Be Rory Gilmore

October 11, 2024 in Opinions by Katherine Voka

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

With a plethora of dances available to upperclassmen it can be easy to feel as if there are only two grades at Warde who like to eat questionable food and dance awkwardly to commemorate the Spring. Since that isn’t the case the sophomores and freshman have their own dance with […]

An Inside Look on the Freshman/Sophomore Dance

March 25, 2024 in Opinions by Mayerli Castaneda

Despite the constant diatribes against the quality of high school cafeteria food, there are a breadth of different quality food options available in the Fairfield Warde High School cafeteria. While this may not seem to be the case when investigating the pizza, it becomes evident when you visit the deli […]

Give it a Chance: The Cafeteria

March 1, 2024 in Blur / Opinions by Amogh Ganjikunta

As a relatively new driver, it’s been difficult to manage parking my car in busy, hectic parking lots, where most drivers don’t know what they’re doing. So, as a way to help the young drivers of Fairfield, I thought I would make a list of parking lots to avoid. […]

The Worst Parking Lots in Fairfield

February 9, 2024 in Opinions by Charlotte Stack