By Molly Ma, Esther Zhang, Emma Zhang, contributing writers Glowing lanterns sway like fireflies in the night, their crimson lights flickering against the smoky air. The sharp crackle of firecrackers erupts, scattering sparks across the crowded streets, where the scent of roasted chestnuts and home-cooked meals lingers in the cold winter breeze. For many Asian …
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Take a Stand Project: Boston Women’s Sports
By Nora Furlong & Lizzy Fitzpatrick, Contributing Writers The Take A Stand Project is a part of the senior elective Politics of Identity: Race, and Gender in the United States. This project invites seniors to answer the question: To what extent do we have a responsibility to act on behalf of values we believe in? …
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Winsor Varsity Basketball Team Spotlight
By Charlotte Wheler, Contributing Writer This season, Winsor Varsity Basketball (WVBB) has quickly progressed to become a competitive opponent. Recently, WVBB lost by only a single point to Middlesex Academy, a team that defeated them by over 20 points at the start of the season. Co-captain Nell Sparks ’25 credits WVBB’s rapid improvement to the …
Why We Should Fight Against the TikTok Ban
By Eileen Lee, Contributing Writer “Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now.” This message flashed on my screen as I opened the app. It was January 19, and Congress had banned TikTok, a wildly popular video-sharing app. According to CBS, 170 million people use TikTok in the U.S. For Generation Z and millennials, TikTok is a …
Meta’s Right Move: Dropping Fact-Checkers
By Emma Yang, Contributing Writer Meta, founded by Mark Zuckerberg, is the parent company of many prominent social media apps, including Instagram and Facebook. However, its widespread influence increases the risk of spreading misinformation. The company originally employed fact-checkers to combat inaccuracies and regulate content but has recently replaced them with Community Notes, a system …
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