By Abigail Parker J. K. Rowling’s new novel, The Casual Vacancy, is not a Harry Potter book. Far from an adventure to inspire millions of children, the novel treats many of the most sensitive and difficult issues in society: poverty, abuse, mental illness, rape, addiction, self-harm, and death. The book follows the story of several …
Big Stars in Boston
By Giovanna De Vito Ever heard of the Kiss 108 Jingle Ball? Have you heard stories from the “+” Ed Sheeran tour and “Believe” Justin Bieber tour? Looking forward to the “Take Me Home” One Direction or “Red” Taylor Swift tours? So is Winsor! Some huge names in the music industry are stopping by Boston …
Sandy’s Effect on Students
By Leila Vicinelli In early November, the East Coast woke up to a fresh layer of snow that had coated the many fallen branches and trees that lay on pavements, roads, and lawns due to the fury of Hurricane Sandy. In only the first three months of school, we have already battled against the fierce …
Annual Shakespeare Play
For more than 80 years the Shakespeare play has been one of Winsor’s most cherished traditions, but have you ever wondered where it originated? Panel set out to uncover how it all began and what people take away from the experience. The annual Shakespeare play “started when an English teacher said we should put on …
An Argument for Trying Debate
By Hailey Yetman As you are heading to your club during Tuesday lunch periods, do you ever wonder what happens in room 201? Open the door and you will find about 18 Winsor girls discussing debate: how to dissect an argument, how to refute effectively, how much candy they ate at Ms. Berg’s house that …
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