By Euhna Basu, Contributing Writer | A famous pianist, Béla Bartók, once said “Competitions are for horses, not artists.” This sentiment reflects the common criticism of arts competitions as unnecessary and even detrimental given the inherently personal and creative nature of the arts. It may seem baffling to see artists judged, scored, and ranked by …
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By Daniela Antras, Staff Writer | I’m sure my parents aren’t the only ones who’ve spent hours in rush hour or Red Sox game traffic on their way to pick me up from sports practice. While very fun, extracurriculars make pick-ups difficult, especially for students who live far away or normally take the bus. However, …
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By Cordelia Song and Sophie Wang | As the world tumbles through war and uncertainty, the age-old debate still remains unsolved. Which coffee shop chain is better, Starbucks or Dunkin’? Through a survey sent to the Upper School community, the school has spoken. Starbucks is the winner of this debate! Of the 80 respondents, 55 …
By the Lower School Newspaper Club | Would you rather miss UTL or Field Day? What about riding a unicorn versus a dragon to school? A form was sent to Classes I-IV with silly would-you-rather questions like these. Some results were predictable, while others were surprising! See how your answers compare to your peers’! Would …
By Leila Pan, Assistant Back-page Editor | Commencement! The day when the Winsor community comes together to celebrate the graduating seniors. As the final week of the school year rapidly approaches, I’m curious what feelings people have about Commencement. For me, Commencement is an opportunity to celebrate and commemorate the seniors’ journey as Winsor students. …
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