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In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang discusses the importance of food to his family.

ABC: The language of food

Jonathan Zhang December 2, 2021

Let’s talk about a language... a language that uses food as words. From the birthday noodles that I have instead of cake on my birthday to the little bowls of fruit that my parents bring up to my room...

WSPNs Katya Luzarraga discusses the conservative slogan that has gained national recognition, its impact on political leaders and what it means for our future generations.

Opinion: “Let’s go, Brandon” proves that the GOP still has a lot of growing up to do

Katya Luzarraga November 30, 2021

Being a political leader comes with great power and great responsibility to influence the world around you. In the past month, these ideals have been squandered by various Republican politicians as they...

The cast of the Nov. 2 to Nov. 14 production of Hadestown at the Citizens Bank Opera House in Boston, MA. WSPNs Kally Proctor reviews the musical, written by Anaïs Mitchell, which is a modern retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.

Musical Review: Hadestown

Kally Proctor November 24, 2021

Warning: spoilers for “Hadestown” In the opening scene of "Hadestown," a bold, brassy trombone cuts through the air as the Greek god Hermes launches into the first song of the play: “Road to Hell”....

WSPNs Emily Roberge discusses the inequalities of female athletes in their sponsorships with Nike.

Just Do it: Athletes need equal representation when sponsoring with Nike

Emily Roberge November 23, 2021

Imagine you’re tuning into any professional sports event. During the commercial break you’re bound to see your favorite athletes promoting fast food chains, drink products or any clothing brand. As...

WSPNs Sophia Oppenheim explores the possible concerns of attending musical festivals and concerts.

Opinion: Are Concerts Safe?

Sophia Oppenheim November 22, 2021

Starting at a young age, any musical fan wants to be able to hear and see their favorite musicians perform live on stage. From festivals to solo performances, concerts attract a huge majority of the population....

WSPNs Olivia Tawakol discusses Travis Scotts deadly Astroworld festival and the need for increased concert safety.

Opinion: Astroworld disaster stresses need for concert safety

Olivia Tawakol November 20, 2021

The tragedy at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas, left millions speechless. Dozens of concertgoers were hospitalized, and at least 10 people died after the crowd surged during the...

WSPNs Genevieve Morrison weighs the sides of the ongoing national debate over critical race theory.

Opinion: On critical race theory, attack the flaws, not the idea itself

Genevieve Morrison November 19, 2021

Arguably the most divisive issue in the education community in recent history, critical race theory is deepening the rift between the left and right in education. Once an obscure idea, CRT has shifted...

The official jackets for the Laver Cup teams. The Laver Cup consists of two teams: Team Europe and Team World, with a total of seven players per team. Ever since the tournament began in 2017, players, captains and vice captains have always been solely male.

Opinion: Where are the women at the Laver Cup?

Kally Proctor November 18, 2021

Fourteen of the top professional tennis players recently descended on Boston when TD Garden hosted the 2021 Laver Cup. That is, 14 of the top male tennis players. Where were the women? This year’s...

WSPNs Jonathan Zhang and Brasen Chi share their reasons for why computer limitations can actually end up doing more harm than good.

Crushing Creativity: WHS computer limitations do more harm than good

Jonathan Zhang and Brasen Chi November 13, 2021

It’s like I’m a member of an orchestral performance. The resonation of my peers’ minds working to transpose another creative idea, from their imagination, to their computers all around me. The call...

WSPNs Dante Coppola discusses the MLBs top free agents heading into the offseason and predicts potential new locations for them.

Warrior Weekly: top MLB free agents and potential landing spots

Dante Coppola November 12, 2021

The MLB offseason has begun, following the Atlanta Braves winning their fourth World Series championship after six games against the Houston Astros. With the field of competitive teams being so large last...

WSPNs Delia Caulfield discusses how professional athletes unwillingness to get vaccinated is detrimental to their teams.

Opinion: Professional athletes unwillingness to get vaccinated is detrimental to their teams

Delia Caulfield November 11, 2021

Over the past year and a half, the coronavirus has wreaked havoc upon the world, making normalcy seem difficult to achieve. More specifically, in regards to sports teams, there was the prominent question...

WSPN’s Emily Roberge discusses the implications of the the Washington Football Team’s workplace culture with sexual harassment, bullying and intimidation.

Opinion: The Good Old Boys Club: How NFL executives create a toxic work culture

Emily Roberge November 9, 2021

Attracting roughly 17.4 million viewers each week, football is “life” in American culture. In thousands of young athletes' rooms, images of their favorite football players cling to their walls, representing...

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