Opinion: Social distancing is going to get harder with warmer weather
June 30, 2020
Things have been looking up for Massachusetts, but warm weather could put a halt to the state’s progress. Temperatures are rising, the sun is coming out, and people are growing sick of being stuck inside. This year, many people opened up their pools in early May, which is usually considered pretty...
Opinion: Trump needs to eliminate our nation’s polarization
June 28, 2020
Over the past few months, our world has been turned upside down. We have endured a worldwide pandemic that has taken the lives of nearly 400,000 people worldwide. We have experienced the tragedy of police brutality that has only taken the lives of a few people over the past few weeks but has caused more...
Opinion: Defund the police. Now. Seriously.
June 24, 2020
When I first saw the phrase “defund the police” flash across my screen while scrolling through Instagram, I didn’t think much of it. It was just another hashtag amidst the host of demands and calls to action filing social media in the wake of the tragic death of George Floyd. Then, I began to...
Opinion: School social distancing guidelines in the fall are a mixed bag
June 23, 2020
The summer is just around the corner, and Governor Baker is already looking into the fall. China is currently experiencing a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, which we could experience, too, if we don’t follow these guidelines come autumn. Extreme precautions are going to be taken in schools to prevent...
Opinion: A light in the darkness
June 19, 2020
In June 1999, President Bill Clinton declared the first-ever “Pride Month” in the United States. It was a symbol of the growing acceptance of the LGBTQ community within our country, and since then, the amount of progress we have made has been astounding. From the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t...
Opinion: A METCO identity crisis
June 17, 2020
Over the last nine years, I’ve been a part of the METCO program, and it’s safe to say I’ve gone through a lot. There are many amazing aspects of Wayland: the school system is fantastic, the people are really nice, and the neighborhood is safe. I am grateful for every single opportunity I have gotten...
Opinion: Beto O’Rourke: “[Trump] hasn’t helped, he’s only divided”
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June 16, 2020
It has been at the forefront of everyone’s mind over the past few months that 2020 has not been what we had hoped for. COVID-19 has completely taken over everyone’s lives in almost every way possible. Throughout the time of the pandemic, we’ve witnessed many unprecedented situations, including...
Chat with Cat: Why admitting ignorance is the smartest thing you can do
June 10, 2020
In a world where news is never-ending and stories develop at the speed of light, journalists are asked to do it all. We must be able to report on stories quickly, execute sufficient interviews, and produce updated, relevant content. The work can seem endless, but as a high school journalist, I can’t...
Warrior Weekly: European Soccer Leagues Start To Play Again
June 5, 2020
The rise of COVID-19 has disrupted the entire sporting world, from recreational sports all the way up to the professional leagues. In Europe, with the pandemic nearing a halt, major soccer leagues have begun to start up again. As of now, these leagues are the only major live sporting events happening...
Chat with Cat: Not the right response
June 3, 2020
Unfortunately, our world has come to the point where we need to burn buildings and start fights in order to be heard. In the past week, the death of a 46-year-old Minneapolis man named George Floyd has dominated the media. Shocked, Americans didn’t know what to do about the viral video of former...
Opinion: Trump vs. Truth
May 30, 2020
This should have happened a long time ago. On Tuesday, May 26, the president tweeted that “there is NO WAY (ZERO!)” that mail-in ballots would not result in election fraud. He boldly declared that “mail boxes will be robbed [and] ballots will be forged,” and concluded by warning America of ...
Chat with Cat: An open letter to the officers who killed George Floyd
May 29, 2020
I am absolutely infuriated. For the love of humanity, why must the world be like this? We are in 2020. Let me repeat: we are living in the year 2020, and people are still mistreated simply because of the color of their skin. There is absolutely no excuse for such blatant, unmasked hatred and racism....
