By JohnCarl McGrady, editor in chief I miss the purple Quaker Oats Man I kept on my computer screen I miss his green eyes And the way his smile gleamed He was always waiting for me Always happy on the void he guards No one knows the horrors He holds behind the bars … Continue reading I miss the purple Quaker Oats Man
Black Lives Matter: America has mythologized the police (Op-Ed)
By JonCarl McGrady, editor in chief Let’s talk about Alexander the Great. Hold on, Alexander the Great is neither black, nor a police officer, you say. Well, you’re right. It ties in. Promise. One of history’s most well known conquerors, Alexander’s legacy extends to the modern day as one of the most notable of a … Continue reading Black Lives Matter: America has mythologized the police (Op-Ed)
NHS welcomes new principal, Mandy Vasil
By Isobel Congdon, contributing writer The year 2020 has surely brought many new challenges. Nantucket has had to say goodbye to spring athletic seasons, the spring musical, many cherished traditions such as Prom and Senior Ball. NHS also said goodbye to the school year early, as well as principal Dr. John Buckey. Dr. Buckey is … Continue reading NHS welcomes new principal, Mandy Vasil
School could be radically different next fall
By Reese Burns, assistant editor Coronavirus is still here and very prominent all around the world. The world is still in a pandemic despite many states having lifted the stay-at-home restrictions. It seems as though the urgency of social distancing and the media display of the virus has lessened and people are becoming more comfortable … Continue reading School could be radically different next fall
Capitalism has normalized self-harm (Op-Ed)
By Sarah Swenson, assistant news editor I’m sure you’ve heard it before: self-care is not selfish! But, you’ve probably never stopped to think about what it really means. I don’t mean charcoal masks and honey-sweetened teas—though that can certainly be part of it—I mean sleeping, eating, showering, and drinking water. These should be the first … Continue reading Capitalism has normalized self-harm (Op-Ed)