By Lara do Rosario, Banner Staff You don’t have to be a gymnast or even understand how gymnastics is scored to enjoy watching the sport in the Olympic Games. Every four years, gymnastics is a must-watch at the Games because of how exciting it is to see true feats of nature combined with elegant artistry. …
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By Bonnie Shao and Jaya Goud, Banner Staff There are a multitude of components that go into preparing a strong college application, including extracurriculars, essays, grades, and scores on standardized tests like the SAT and ACT. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic, during which many SAT and ACT testing sites were forced to close down, many …
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By Bella Holt “And the Emmy goes to… Shōgun!” was a phrase uttered a total of 18 times at the 76th Emmy Awards, making the “Outstanding Drama Series” a record-breaker in Japanese language shows. Beloved comedy The Bear didn’t trail far behind, amassing 23 nominations and 11 wins at the awards ceremony. Interestingly, Hulu’s Only …
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By Sophie Kim, Banner Staff & Ella Paterniti, Contributing Writer Under The Lights (UTL) is the culmination of spirit week and a beloved Winsor tradition where every fall sports team (except for crew and cross country) plays a home game on the same afternoon. UTL also takes place on the last day of spirit week, …
By Leela Uppaluri, Banner Staff According to PBS, “three in four American adults believe the upcoming presidential election is vital to the future of U.S. democracy.” What exactly makes this election so impactful? Class VI U.S. History Teacher Mr. Mirelman stressed, “the stakes are high.” Although elections may seem distant to middle and high school …
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