By Charlotte Wheler, Contributing Writer This season, Winsor Varsity Basketball (WVBB) has quickly progressed to become a competitive opponent. Recently, WVBB lost by only a single point to Middlesex Academy, a team that defeated them by over 20 points at the start of the season. Co-captain Nell Sparks ’25 credits WVBB’s rapid improvement to the …
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 …
Why We Should Fight Against the TikTok Ban
By Eileen Lee, Contributing Writer “Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now.” This message flashed on my screen as I opened the app. It was January 19, and Congress had banned TikTok, a wildly popular video-sharing app. According to CBS, 170 million people use TikTok in the U.S. For Generation Z and millennials, TikTok is a …