Massachusetts Ballot: Five Issues to Care About

By Grette Buttner, Banner Staff The Massachusetts Ballot questions present five important issues regarding pre-existing and new legislation, which Massachusetts residents will vote on during Election Day. Depending on the  results, the laws concerning each ballot initiative will either be updated or remain the same. The first ballot question would allow the State Auditor, an officer who examines state entities to ensure the government is working well, to alter not only state entities but the legislature’s processes and responsibilities themselves. Proponents of the initive claim this power will allow for more transparency in the Massachusetts Legislature. Counterarguments maintain that the change will disrupt the balance of power within the Legislature.

Should Senior Privilege Extend to All Upper School?

By Emily Lutzker, Banner Staff Coming into my senior year at Winsor, I was excited for many traditions. From painting the senior homeroom to ILEs, the year is packed with new opportunities. The one I underestimated, though, was Senior Privilege.  Senior Privilege is a chance for Class VIII students to come into school at the …

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Should Billionaires Be Reaching for the Stars?

By Christina Gabrieli, Banner Staff Recently, space exploration has seen a shift in who is launching rockets into space; traditionally, government agencies like NASA were the forces behind these explorations, but currently, private billionaires have taken their place. Entrepreneurs like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Richard Branson are pioneering this new era of space travel, …

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Pumpkin Spice: Fall Staple or Just Marketing Hype?

By Izzy Lai, Banner Staff Every year, as the leaves start changing color and the weather gets cooler, pumpkin spice products flood the shelves. The impulse buys are endless: pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin spice candles, pumpkin spice deodorants, and even pumpkin spice dog treats. But is all this hype because pumpkin spice is a true …

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