“This year, we’re bringing back Carillon for all four grades,” says Principal Paul Cavanna.    Last year, students and staff involved in Carillon—a cherished tradition at our school—were disheartened to learn that attendance at in-school performances had been restricted to upperclassmen. The decision stemmed from concerns over disrespectful behavior by […]

Carillon Is Back! (For everyone this time)

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With the new school year comes changes, and this one has rocked Warde to its core. No, not the stricter hall pass legislation—something far more sinister: ratemystudents.com.   You’ve heard of the infamous ratemyteachers.com. Well, this is its student counterpart. Usage skyrocketed once class lists were published. The site features […]

Rate my…Student?

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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

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If you’ve seen our superintendent, Mr. Testani, recently, you’ve likely noticed a man under some serious stress. He’s witnessed something troubling. And if you’re wondering what, well—you’re a part of it.   This fall, grades at Fairfield Warde High School are tanking, and fast. But no, it’s not just senioritis. […]

Fumbling Grades

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