By Cate Ewald, Contributing Writer The Beanpot is an annual hockey tournament that dates back to 1952, and the men’s competition in particular is one of the most iconic and popular college hockey tournaments in Boston. Because the arena is filled with both students and regular fans, the event is a great representation of the …
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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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New Patriots Era: Mike Vrabel Head Coach
By Cate Ewald, Contributing Writer The Patriots have hired their second head coach since Bill Belichick: Mike Vrabel. Hours after the conclusion of the Patriots’ last game of the season, then-Head Coach Jerod Mayo was fired. Game attendance had been down all season, and fans had even been chanting “fire Mayo” during the last couple …
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 …
Flipping the Podium: Jordan Chiles’ Bronze Medal Controversy
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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