MythMasters Performers in Action WAYLAND, MA–Ancient Greeks in the auditorium? That’s what the students at Wayland Middle School were welcomed to on Friday, December 8th for Cultural Enrichment Day. The event involved three performances by the MythMasters, two actors reenacting myths from ancient Greek civilization. After each 15-20 minute show, the MythMasters held discussions with […]
Author: Mr. Rich
Your Addiction is Killing Me: Why People Shouldn’t Smoke in Public by Sophia Fantoni
If you are a smoker, the issue is not if you get cancer; it’s when you get cancer. Smoking is absolutely awful for you, but most people don’t think of the consequences and the pain they are putting their body through. In fact, when you smoke outside you are hurting other people just by smoking […]
Downed by Ayaan Rashid
The plane was in a 45 degree nosedive as I wrestled with the yoke to control the plane. I could hear passengers screaming with fear. How am I going to slow down this plane? My arms burned as I reached forward, and pulled the lever to deploy the speed brakes to 100%. My whole body […]
An Interview with Mr. Rich by Anshuman Parulekar
12/11/17 Interviewer: Thank you for joining me today. Mr. Rich: Thank you for having me. Interviewer: What did you think about the University of Miami’s loss? Mr. Rich: I was terribly disappointed. Interviewer: Did you think they would have won if it was in Miami? Mr. Rich: I always have faith that the Canes will […]
Aaron Rodgers May Be Set To Return by Anshuman Parulekar
Breaking News! We have just gotten word about Aaron Rodgers’ CT Scan. A day after the Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had his all-important first CT scan to find out how his fractured collarbone is healing, there is still no word on his status. Coach Mike McCarthy called it a medical decision and said […]
Animals Have a Soul, Don’t Put Them In Your Bowl: Why People Shouldn’t Eat Meat by Catherine Houde
“If you were stranded on an island, and to survive you had to eat meat, would you?” I have been asked this question in my life more times then I can remember, and my answer is yes. Humans would do almost anything to survive in a foreign and dangerous place. My question for you is, […]
Driving into our autonomous future: Are self driving cars to be trusted? by Jack Mehlman
Control– the power to influence or direct behavior. As a human race, we often strive for control, whether it’s at work, school, or most importantly, driving. Control gives us a sense of safety and comfort knowing that we are in charge. But what happens when we give up control to computers and unreliable software? We […]
The Monster by Ashley Wang
The Monster Wayland is a generally wealthy, comfortable, quiet town, but everything is about to change. The schools, the environment, the peace…it won’t be the same again—ever. On Route 20, a 4-story building is being built. But this isn’t just any building, this is an apartment building. It will replace Mahoney’s (who have already moved […]
Sports Roundup by Carson Boyer, Jayanth Mani, Anshuman Parulekar, and Zackary Goldstein
Basketball Sports Section By Carson Boyer, Jayanth Mani, Anshuman Parulekar, and Zackary Goldstein Who will win the NBA Finals? https://thesportsarchives.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/2008_nba_champion_trophy.jpg?w=640 Zackary: Warriors VS. Celtics and the Warriors will win in 7 games Noah: Lakers Anshuman: I think that it will be Rockets VS. Celtics, unless the Timberwolves have a late playoff push. In that case it […]
Once and Floral: Why Flowers Might Not Be the Ideal Gift by Isabel Xue
It’s the day before Mother’s Day, and of course, like everybody else, you want to get your mom –the most common, most unimaginative, most cliché gift ever– flowers. You and your dad sneak out of the house like two little mice, in hopes to obtain a bouquet of flowers, not cheese. After driving to the […]