Debating the impact of walking out
With a number of teachers out of school due to air quality and mold sensitivity, students within the Westhill community have suggested that the air…
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The lengthening of the moment of silence
After students rise each morning to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, they stand in unison for a few seconds of held silence and then…
The benefits of taking a senior internship
Seniors in Stamford have the opportunity to leave school and take part in an internship two weeks after AP exams. These senior internships range from…
How seating impacts education
Classroom desks or chairs are organized in different ways depending on a teacher’s style of teaching. The desks may be organized in rows, a large…
OPINION: The cafeteria format should be changed
Both the Raynor and Finch cafeterias are used by hundreds of students each day. The cafe is a place to eat, hangout with friends, or…
OPINION: Schools should implement snow day plan
In light of the numerous recent snow storms that have struck Stamford, there has been a growing concern as to when the schools will be…
OPINION: Trump’s comments drawing criticism from students
On January 11th in a closed door meeting with a bipartisan group of senators, Trump identified many underdeveloped countries from Africa, the Caribbean and Central…
OPINION: Why the day after the Super Bowl should be a national holiday
Once a year, over 110 million people come together to watch the spectacle that is the Super Bowl. The celebration carries far into the night,…
OPINION: Is it important to prompose?
Prom season is upon us and that means it’s time for ‘promposals’. Promposals are the latest trend in teen romance. Essentially, teens will ask each…
OPINION: WiFi is helpful, but stressful to use
After years of desperately pressing on “Teachers Internet” in order to get a decent wireless connection in the Westhill building, students have finally received the…