By Yara Kaarfarani, Banner Staff This fall, Winsor welcomes the new Creative Writing Club, co-headed by Bonnie Shao ’27, Carmel Harrison ’27, and Elyse Hychong ’26, and advised by English Teacher Ms. Jackson. The club offers a space for writers of all levels to get creative and express themselves in a supportive environment. The Creative …
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By Elyse Hychong, Banner Staff Charli XCX’s album brat, released on June 7, 2024, sparked a viral Internet trend and cultural phenomenon this past summer. The “brat” trend has encompassed dances, lime green, and even American politics–but what exactly is “brat”? The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the term “brat” as “an ill-mannered annoying child.” Interestingly, the …
By Elina Suri, Banner Staff The 2024–25 school year has been off to a splendid start, with classes, co-curriculars, and events well underway. This year, Winsor’s academic offerings have broadened even further to include three new electives: a STEM course, Information Science, and two performing arts classes, Songwriting Exploration and Musical Theater. Winsor’s new STEM …
By Julia Bae and Chloe Lien Banner Staff and Contributing Writer There are currently more than 7,000 different languages worldwide. Although all of these languages are essential channels of communication, they serve different purposes and represent the influences of diverse groups of people. American Sign Language (ASL) is one such language—communicated completely non-verbally—that is becoming …
By Molly Ma & Cathy Wang, Contributing Writers As fall quickly approaches, two flavors resurface as iconic symbols of the season: pumpkin spice and apple. These flavors capture autumn in different ways–pumpkin spice offers a warm and cozy vibe, while apple offers a fresh and crisp feeling. Have you ever wondered which timeless fall flavor …
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