-by Joanna Chen- Jessica Yamada ’14 has recently been recognized as a semifinalist for the prestigious, pre- college Intel Science Talent Search. This competition requires all participants to submit essays, recommendations and most importantly, a 20 page report explaining one’s research. This year alone, around 2,000 high school students applied, all of whom have conducted …
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-by Maddy Batt- Medal Count 1. Russia-- 13 gold, 11 silver, 9 bronze 2. Norway-- 11 gold, 5 silver, 10 bronze 3. Canada-- 10 gold, 10 silver, 5 bronze 4. USA-- 9 gold, 7 silver, 12 bronze 5. Netherlands-- 8 gold, 7 silver, 9 bronze Winter Olympics Wrap-up Sochi was making headlines before the …
-by Arielle Blacklow and Emily Chen- As a country, Russia has certainly been feeling the heat. Already put on the international stage with the recent scrutiny of its anti-LGBT laws, it also happens to be hosting the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in the city of Sochi. With the rumored potential of terrorist attacks and …
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-by Faith Danglo- While the hallways of Winsor are filled with smiling faces, one less smiling face has been there to greet students this fall: our Director, Ms. Stettler, who was on sabbatical in Europe this semester. Along with many outdoor activities, including cycling with her husband from the Czech Republic to Austria and hiking …
-by Summer Peyton- Before I craft my response to last issue’s article “Affirmative Action: Benign Intention, Unjust Execution,” I should define affirmative action. Affirmative action is the practice favoring those who tend to suffer from discrimination, namely historically excluded groups such as women and racial minorities. Often affirmative action is used in the context of …
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