By, Alex G. '21 On January 15, 1919, Purity Distilling Company’s storage tank on Commercial Street in the North End toppled over and unleashed 2.3 million gallons of molasses into the streets of Boston. Despite the incident’s current reputation as a slightly comical, “bizarre” disaster, it was incredibly fatal and disastrous at the time. The …
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By, Anna M. '21 Should a teen be able to be sentenced to life in prison for a crime they committed as a child? This question is not one we at Winsor will likely ever fully comprehend, but it was brought about in part because of Cyntoia Brown’s clemency bid. Though each case should take …
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By, Crystal Y. '20 “I have a dream,” began Martin Luther King Jr. on August 28, 1963 during the March on Washington—and on January 22, 2019, during Winsor’s annual MLK celebration. The speech is shown every year at the beginning of the event to serve as a reminder of the legacy he left behind. This …
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By, Araybia A-G '19 There are little pockets in everyone’s memories that are brought back to life when we experience nostalgia. Looking through old pictures, eating a familiar family dish, watching a former favorite TV series, or even something as simple as listening to a throwback song can remind you of special moments from your …
By, Becca G. '21 The 76th Annual Golden Globes Awards was held on January 6, 2019 and celebrated some of the most critically acclaimed movies and television series of 2018. The awards were co-hosted by Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh. Samberg, primarily known for his starring role in NBC’s sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Oh, known …
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