By Katherine L. '20 Imagine this: it’s 2015. The annual Oscars nominations have just been announced, and you are shocked to find that not a single person of color has been nominated for an acting award. Now flash forward to 2020. That number has increased to… wait for it… one. Five years after the hashtag …
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By Ellie W. '21 Last month, the words “student-led conferences” would have elicited a variety of reactions, from groans to exclamations of “I’m so nervous” or “I’m actually really excited!”. By now, however, some opinions may have changed. In September, I wrote an article expressing my feelings about the changes to the Winsor conference system …
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By Annie A. '21 Within virtually every department, at least one teacher has a special, secret qualification unbeknownst to the student body— no, Winsor doesn’t have superhero teachers, but rather, a significant number of PhD holders. Of the six classes I am taking this semester, three are taught by teachers with PhDs, and the other …
By Rani B. '21 November 13, 2019 was just another average day at Winsor for most students. For others, however, this was the day when they, student-athletes, could begin to accept and sign scholarships from Division 1 schools. The Class of 2020 boasted several athletes who committed to both Division 3 and Division 1 schools. …
By Aria D. '21 Are you in love? Probably not. But, do you know who is? Capitalism. Capitalism is in love with Valentine's Day. By breaking this news, I run the risk of sounding like a cynical rom-com character whose heart is ultimately thawed in the end, but my message is no less true. This …
