By Sophie Chan, Online Editor In early October, when the Nobel Foundation began announcing the winners of the 2025 Nobel Prizes, The Washington Post commented on the awards with an article titled “The most important Nobel prizes — this week’s awards underscore the mighty power of hard science.” This sentiment that the sciences are the …
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Banning Books is Banning Brilliance
By Nina Gersen, Banner Staff As a child, my favorite activity was reading. Before I had a cell phone or homework to do after school, I would go home and read a book. I remember sitting on the floor of my fourth grade classroom while my teacher read Charlotte’s Web aloud to our class, listening …
Accessibility At Winsor: Room for Improvement
By Leela Uppaluri, Banner Staff While most students don’t think twice about navigating Winsor, the reality is that the school can be difficult to traverse for those with physical impairments. As Science Teacher Mr. Player, who uses a cane due to his disability, says, “It’s a building that feels like it was designed by M.C. …
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What (not) to Change: The Winsor Club Schedule
By Julia Bae, Banner Staff Since entering the Upper School, I have quickly realized how integral clubs are to Winsor: they allow students to explore their interests outside of the classroom while engaging with students in other grades. I have also recognized and repeatedly heard some of the difficulties posed by the current club schedule. …
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Emilia Pérez vs. the Golden Globes Awards
By Bella Holt, Banner Staff On January 5, comedian Nikki Glaser stood in front of Hollywood’s biggest names and hosted the 82nd Annual Golden Globes. “Tonight,” she said, “we celebrate the best of film and hold space for television.” Compared to the ultimate flop of last year’s Golden Globes, this year’s ceremony featured an overqualified …
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