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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

We live in an age of technology and innovation; you can order groceries from bed, ask ChatGPT for just about anything except homework(obviously), and travel in a self-driving car. Yet, despite these advancements, we sometimes reject technology in favor of tradition. Groundhog Day is a perfect example of this. Believed […]

Why You Should Listen to Phil

March 21, 2025 in Opinions by Anshika Sinha

I always thought history was just about memorizing names and dates—until I took my African-American and Latino Studies class. I remember the first time we discussed the term “Latinx.” Some people embraced it as an inclusive alternative to Latino or Latina, while others rejected it as unnecessary or imposed. I […]

My Experience in African-American and Latino Studies

March 10, 2025 in Opinions by Julie Park

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

There’s a common misconception that February—specifically Valentine’s Day—is the pinnacle of romance, a day to look forward to as one of the most important in a relationship. Yet, the immense pressure placed on a single day often leads to disappointment. Valentine’s Day is rarely “perfect,” and for many, it isn’t […]

December Is More Romantic Than February—Here’s Why

February 13, 2025 in Opinions by Katherine Voka

Midterms. They happened. A week of stressful studying, a weekend of stressful cramming, and another week of stressful test-taking. Notice a pattern? Despite attempts at taming the stress—like taking deep breaths or reading inspirational quotes (shout out to whoever set up the post-it notes)—exams were exhausting, and I know I’m […]

Why Did Midterms Hurt Less Than My Screen Time Report?

January 24, 2025 in Opinions by Anshika Sinha

Look y’all, Let’s start with the obvious fact that whoever decided midterms should be in the middle of the NFL playoffs AND the College football tournament is a menace to society, an overall nuisance, and probably an awful person to have at a party. It’s cruel and unusual punishment that […]

Midterms is Groovin Season

January 17, 2025 in Blur (Satire) / Opinions by Alex Renzulli

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?

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

A troubling trend is sweeping across America’s classrooms: a growing sense of apathy towards education. The symptoms are widespread and concerning, from plummeting attendance rates to a surge in academic dishonesty. As one of my peers recently expressed: “School feels like a burden, kind of like a list of tasks, […]

The Student Apathy Crisis that Haunts K–12

October 30, 2024 in Opinions by Amogh Ganjikunta