When the word ‘library’ comes to mind, you might imagine dusty books, dim lighting, or desks patrolled by strict librarians. Aisles of bookcases...
On January 25, 2024, Boston Logan International Airport made national headlines after a video revealed that Massachusetts transformed a section...
In my life, Ethiopian Coffee is essential. In the morning, I drink coffee because if I don’t have coffee my body doesn’t function. Like coffee...
People always talk about being a sustainable shopper, but what does this actually mean and how can you help along this journey? Shopping sustainably...
What is shot put? Shot put is a track and field event that involves throwing a heavy ball as far as possible. Technically the shot used...
Summer is around the corner and with that comes warm weather! This is your chance to take a break, get outside, and explore some of the exciting...
The civilization that created the artifact: The bronze diaries were created from at least the 16th century onwards in the West African...
Known for his eccentricity, unique visual and narrative styles, subversion of typical conventions, and frequent use of ensemble casts, Wes Anderson is undoubtedly a modern auteur. An auteur is a film director who has a unique style that is recognizably their own. Anderson has developed a personal stamp on his work, for which he has attained auteur status. These cinematographic elements include deadpan...
Guatemala is a small country in Central America south of Mexico with a population of 17.11 million people (as of 2021). The native language is Spanish, and the capital of Guatemala is known as Guatemala City, the largest city. Beyond the capital city, volcanoes, rainforests, and many ancient Mayan sites surround the beautiful land. Throughout the country are many small towns and villages surrounded...
Mental Health is a very current and worrying issue at Waltham High School and around the world. But what is the issue? And how do you deal with the stress and anxiety of our everyday lives? Mental Health is a widespread health issue that has gotten worse over recent years. Between the pandemic, inflation, wars, and many other challenging circumstances, there are many things for people to stress...
As WHS students, we conducted a survey to gather student input of the numerous AP courses offered by our school. With information coming from past AP Students, you may find descriptions of each course below. Our goal is to help students feel better prepared and more confident while choosing their courses in order to succeed for years to come! English: AP...
This summer all students at Waltham High will be reading the novel Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay. This book was one of sixteen summer reading selections that were initially chosen for the read-a-thon, an all-school event where students eliminate books until this book won with a majority of votes. Patron Saints of Nothing is about an American-Filipino teen named Jay who travels to the Philippines...
What is shot put? Shot put is a track and field event that involves throwing a heavy ball as far as possible. Technically the shot used in women's events is 95-110 mm in circumference and weighs 4 kilograms, that's about 8 pounds. Shot put revolves around strength and is often associated with men. Women are underrepresented in athletic environments, especially in sports that require strength....
As the school year for seniors comes to an end, it is important to travel down memory lane and remember our four years of high school. Many seniors will be going to college and attend some other type of higher education, while other are going to join the workforce. It is also very important to understand that the real world is waiting for us. Many adults have told the senior class that the first few...
Summer is approaching sooner than you think! School ends in a few weeks, and we all deserve a break from the constant chaos of our daily lives. I personally have been dreaming of going on a nice vacation with my family. There’s a list of places I would like to visit, and just in case you’ve also been wondering where you should go during summer break, here are a few places to consider: Catalina...
Lately, I've been experiencing writer's block, which is every writer's worst and most frustrating nightmare. Typically, I have an abundance of creative ideas and eagerly jump on new concepts for my upcoming articles, but as I sit here, fingers completely inactive, staring blankly at the black flickering cursor on my screen, I can't seem to conjure up a single word. It's as if my mind has gone completely...
Are you counting the days to June? As we approach the end of the school year, it's important to reflect on the year... the football team had the best record in decades, the cheer team won States AGAIN, Homecoming for the first time (for the whole school) since COVID, another Dance Theatre production rocked the stage, we gathered for pep rallies and protests (remember the Student Walkout), plus so much...
In 30 years, two thirds of the globe will have water shortages. Sink water isn’t endless. Only 0.5% of all of Earth’s water is drinkable....
