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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










Becoming a senior can be both a very exciting and sometimes daunting part of life. It’s the beginning of the end of your high school career and the part of life where things really start to feel real. Applying to college amidst the first few months of the school year […]

Balancing Senior Year


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





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



Whether it’s teachers’ constant reminders or iconic depictions of high school, there’s always been an awareness that elementary and middle school were just stepping stones for the end goal of everyone’s careers in the public school system. As a result of this awareness as you move from one grade to […]

Dear Freshmen



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?