By Katina Handrinos, Banner Staff The 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum has inspired a long line of spin-off media, including the stage musical Wicked, which first opened on Broadway in 2003 and has been running ever since. Wicked has garnered high acclaim, winning three Tony Awards and amassing a …
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Not a Chord Out of Tune, Even A Minor
By Katina Handrinos, Banner Staff On Sunday, February 9, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles faced off in Super Bowl LIX, with the Eagles securing a decisive victory, 40-22. However, for some who may be disillusioned with football, the more notable event of that day was the Super Bowl’s Halftime Show, headlined by …
Winsor Robotics Takes on State Qualifiers
By Julia Bae, Banner Staff On a cold morning in February, members of Winsor’s Robotics Club loaded up their van and began the journey to Westwood, MA for a full day of coding, engineering, and competing. They were headed to the Massachusetts State Qualifier—their biggest competition of the year. Both of Winsor’s robotics teams participate …
Controversy over the H1B Visa Arises
By Iris Shen & Sophie Kim, Banner Staff The H1B visa has quickly become a point of controversy within the Trump supporter, or Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, an H1B visa is a temporary visa classification that allows employers to sponsor highly skilled foreign professionals for employment …
PWAP: Remembering Maggie Ryan’s Legacy
By Grette Buttner, Banner Staff In 2016, beloved Winsor alumna Maggie Ryan ’12 was tragically killed in a car crash on her way home from her college graduation at Washington University. Her tragic passing left a wake of sorrow in the Winsor community as well as a keen desire to remember and continue the work …
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