In 30 years, two thirds of the globe will have water shortages. Sink water isn’t endless. Only 0.5% of all of Earth’s water is drinkable....
In my life, Ethiopian Coffee is essential. In the morning, I drink coffee because if I don’t have coffee my body doesn’t function. Like coffee...
People always talk about being a sustainable shopper, but what does this actually mean and how can you help along this journey? Shopping sustainably...
What is shot put? Shot put is a track and field event that involves throwing a heavy ball as far as possible. Technically the shot used...
Summer is around the corner and with that comes warm weather! This is your chance to take a break, get outside, and explore some of the exciting...
The civilization that created the artifact: The bronze diaries were created from at least the 16th century onwards in the West African...
This summer all students at Waltham High will be reading the novel Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay. This book was one of sixteen summer reading selections that were initially chosen for the read-a-thon, an all-school event where students eliminate books until this book won with a majority of votes. Patron Saints of Nothing is about an American-Filipino teen named Jay who travels to the Philippines...
What is shot put? Shot put is a track and field event that involves throwing a heavy ball as far as possible. Technically the shot used in women's events is 95-110 mm in circumference and weighs 4 kilograms, that's about 8 pounds. Shot put revolves around strength and is often associated with men. Women are underrepresented in athletic environments, especially in sports that require strength....
As the school year for seniors comes to an end, it is important to travel down memory lane and remember our four years of high school. Many seniors will be going to college and attend some other type of higher education, while other are going to join the workforce. It is also very important to understand that the real world is waiting for us. Many adults have told the senior class that the first few...
Summer is approaching sooner than you think! School ends in a few weeks, and we all deserve a break from the constant chaos of our daily lives. I personally have been dreaming of going on a nice vacation with my family. There’s a list of places I would like to visit, and just in case you’ve also been wondering where you should go during summer break, here are a few places to consider: Catalina...
Lately, I've been experiencing writer's block, which is every writer's worst and most frustrating nightmare. Typically, I have an abundance of creative ideas and eagerly jump on new concepts for my upcoming articles, but as I sit here, fingers completely inactive, staring blankly at the black flickering cursor on my screen, I can't seem to conjure up a single word. It's as if my mind has gone completely...
Are you counting the days to June? As we approach the end of the school year, it's important to reflect on the year... the football team had the best record in decades, the cheer team won States AGAIN, Homecoming for the first time (for the whole school) since COVID, another Dance Theatre production rocked the stage, we gathered for pep rallies and protests (remember the Student Walkout), plus so much...
Applying to college is stressful, expensive, and time consuming. Whether it’s hours spent on the Common App writing extra essays, talking to FAFSA for hours over what will be owed, or paying daily application fees, applying to schools takes a lot of effort and dedication. It’s hard to think of what goes into “the perfect school”. It could be the education (which it should be) campus, food,...
Being a high school student comes with a vigorous workload and stressful responsibilities that can sometimes be difficult to manage. However, there are many different events and traditions that can make a high school environment fun and upbeat. With various sporting events, interactive opportunities, and rewarding moments, students can make the best of the time spent in a place that doesn’t exactly...
Coming to the close of academic Quarter Three, many WHS students are starting to feel done with school, causing them to procrastinate on completing their work. Procrastination can cause a build up of work, stress, and can eventually lead to a breakdown. It can be a very difficult thing to overcome because part of procrastination is feeling unmotivated. There are many strategies that can help stop...
Do you feel safe in school? In response to escalating school-related gun violence in the United States, how safe do students at Waltham High feel? It's no secret that school shootings have been increasing in U.S. and according to The Washington Post, "school shootings in 2020-21 soared to the highest number in two decades." Post data states there have been 373 school shootings since 1999. As a result,...
Taylor Swift announced the Eras Tour on November 1, 2022, stating she would be performing throughout the United States. The Eras Tour, as she called it, would be a compilation of multiple songs from each of her albums or eras. Right away, the media was eager to see what Swift had in store for her fans. There were numerous early-access opportunities such as the Capital One Card, Taylor Nation,...
For many decades, anime has entertained large audiences of all ages, and thanks to the internet, there are tons of shows for people to watch whenever they want, at their convenience. And while not all anime will be for everyone, there are always a few that stand out from the rest. Enter “Romantic Killer”, a recent addition to the Netflix catalog. It revolves around a high school freshman named...
