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LS Athlete of the Issue: Avery Fantasia ’29 

By Serena Toscani, Banner Staff Class IV student Avery Fantasia ’29 is taking on Winsor Cross Country (WXC) for the first time this year, joining practices at the scenic Arnold Arboretum and tackling races with hundreds of feet of elevation gain. The Banner was excited to interview Fantasia and hear about her routines, highlights, and …

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2024 Paris Paralympics Set a Gold Standard

By Charlotte Wheler, Contributing Writer    The 2024 Paralympics, which took place in Paris two weeks after the Olympics ended, was an outstanding success. The Games featured 22 sports at iconic venues like the Eiffel Tower, Roland Garros, and the Château de Versailles. With 105 medals earned, the United States ranked third for the most …

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New UEFA Champions League Format

By Anaya Raikar, Contributing Writer Most of the world’s elite soccer players display their talent in the top league of European soccer, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)Champions League. The Champions League features exciting fixtures from the top clubs of the premier domestic leagues in European countries, including the English Premier League, the Spanish …

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