By, Ellisya L. '19 and Katie T. '19 These past midterm elections have been a hot-button issue since candidates were initially announced. Many people anticipated these midterms as they wanted to see which of the two main political parties, Democrat or Republican, would have the majority in the Senate and the House of Representatives. In …
By, Jamila O. '19 On October 11, six seniors from SISTERS, Winsor’s black affinity group, along with Mr. Braxton, Winsor’s Director of Community and Multicultural Affairs, and head of school Ms. Pelmas, had the opportunity to attend the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal Awards Ceremony at Harvard University. Since 2013, the Hutchins Center for African & …
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By, Araybia A-G. '19 The surprise. The uninhibited, almost intrusive curiosity is what I remember most. When I came to Winsor in sixth grade, it was not as if I had never been around white people before. Despite coming from a predominantly black public school, I had been around different cultures, races, ethnicities, and yet …
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By, Ellen O'H. '20 Thanksgiving -- everyone’s favorite holiday to get together with family, maybe watch some football, and go into a food coma before 4pm -- is right around the corner! Families across the country will prepare an abundance of delicious food to celebrate. However, some of these “classic” Thanksgiving recipes can get a …
By, Crystal Y. '20 Nowadays, as our political climate heightens, we hear fervent debate over a multitude of important issues, such as gun control, climate change, abortion rights, and more. However, another equally contentious but perhaps lesser-known issue has recently risen to the forefront of American politics: affirmative action. Stemming from the aftermath of …
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