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In 1492 Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue…and chopped off the hands of the Taíno people when they didn’t produce enough gold for him and his men. You may have noticed based on your activated alarm clocks this morning, that unlike banks, the bond market and some surrounding school […]

October 9th: A Day of Reflection

October 9, 2023 in Opinions by Sabrina Cassano

Waking up early enough to arrive on time for period one every morning can be difficult. With this reality for Warde students, finding the time to eat breakfast at all can prove challenging. As for eating a balanced one that keeps you full until lunch? Well that can be even […]

Best Breakfast Debate

October 6, 2023 in Opinions by Charlotte Stack

Forbes has named 2023 the “Year of AI Transformation.” In this new age of AI, including the user-friendly application of ChatGPT, people have been exploring its various features including photo editing, writing and even creating recipes. But as with every innovation introduced to our world, there are questions about the […]

The Place of AI in the Classroom

October 4, 2023 in Opinions by Charlotte Stack

Spring is here and after our break, everyone’s more concerned with how they can mentally check out until Summer while still maintaining their grades than the season itself. In all honesty, it’s a filler season that pales in comparison to the anchor seasons before and after it. The problem is […]

Spring Aesthetics

April 23, 2023 in Opinions by Sabrina Cassano

All winter, there has been one topic at the forefront of people’s minds: The FIFA World Cup. Whether or not you’re a soccer fan, the frenzy can be noticed everywhere. This year’s World Cup was an eventful one throughout, the matches leading up like dominoes to an explosive final. Before […]

The World Cup in Review

March 6, 2023 in News / Opinions by Anshika Sinha

Course selection season is upon us, and the ultimate question currently facing three-quarters of the Warde population is: Which classes should we take? So: on the last day of Course Selection, I’ve decided to help in that process because like any good AP student, my favorite subject is procrastination. Some […]

Which AP Classes Should You Take? A Comprehensive Guide ...

March 3, 2023 in Opinions by Sabrina Cassano

Course selection is upon us, and will be coming to a close in the coming weeks. With the extensive list of classes and electives available to Warde students for the upcoming school year, it can be stressful to make choices on what classes to enroll in and how to narrow […]

Course Selection is Coming to a Close!

February 17, 2023 in News / Opinions by Yael Grosman

Since last season, I’ve changed my mind. Winter is aesthetic… or at least, it can be. As long as you ignore the frostbite, the slush, and the fact that we’re saying goodbye to the sun for at least 3 months, it’s nothing that can’t be fixed with either a puffer […]

Winter Aesthetics

February 13, 2023 in Opinions / Weather by Sabrina Cassano

As the school year stretches into November, a variety of emotions course through Fairfield Warde High School. I mean, who anticipates coming back to school, where the assignments get harder, and the homework piles? Who doesn’t want summer to be all year long? There’s nothing better than spending days leisurely […]

The Positives and Negatives of Starting the School Year

November 2, 2022 in Opinions by Sammy Portnay

I have a cold. My symptoms? A stuffy nose, a sore throat, and a slight sneeze. My location at 7:30am? School. Why? Because I have a math test today, and an in-class essay due tomorrow that I simply can’t miss. Oh, and I also have a negative COVID test. In […]

How Sick Is Too Sick? The Crisis of How High ...

October 25, 2022 in News / Opinions by Sabrina Cassano

After the bloodbath of the Ticketmaster presale in November, as well as the shocking cancellation of the general sale most fans of Ms. Swift, were disheartened. But due to the start of the best season: the Eras tour it’s time to heal from that wound, and how better to do […]

The Aesthetics of Taylor Swift’s Midnights Album

October 21, 2022 in A&E / Opinions by Sabrina Cassano

Charlie White (Grade 12) crossing line at the Ocean State Invitational 2022 — Another blissful summer of fun and relaxation has come to a close. The juvenile elation found in the depths of July and August have been swiftly pulled away, and replaced with the studious nature of the autumnal semester. A new school year filled with the promises of new friendships, […]

Running in the Shadows: The High Intensity Sport of Cross ...

October 11, 2022 in Opinions / Sports by Alex Renzulli

I grew up watching strong women like my mother and grandmothers. I watched them act like the world was their own and admired them as they took it. As I grew up, I started to see how difficult being a woman in society truly is. I saw the unrealistic standards, […]

Strong Women of the World

April 30, 2022 in Features / Opinions by Lily Conklin

Ok, it’s time to admit it, everyone, Winter just isn’t that naturally aesthetic. It’s cold and we care more about how freezing our fingers are than the ugly (but warm) coat we’re wearing which is strategically thin enough to stuff into the locker no one has or our backpacks. Our […]

Winter Aesthetics

February 10, 2022 in Opinions by Sabrina Cassano

By Samantha Renzulli, Eleanor Jacobs, and Sarah Green (Left to right: Sarah Green, Blur Editor; Eleanor Jacobs, Associate Editor; Samantha Renzulli, Editor-in-Chief) What does it mean to be a part of a community? The Warde community, whatever that means to you, used to be defined by the building that housed […]

Editorial: What is Warde: Rediscovering Our Community

January 28, 2022 in News / Opinions by The Editorial Board