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How Students Plan to Celebrate Easter, Passover

Michael Beaulieu '20, Staff Writer/Editor

April 15, 2019 • No Comments

With Easter (April 21) and Passover (April 19-27) coming right around the corner, Williston students are preparing for the egg hunts, matzo, and the family meals that await them this long weekend. Due to the diverse background of the student body,...

Mem Girls Test Out New Recycling Program

Poojaa Prakash Babu '21, Staff Writer/Editor

April 11, 2019 • No Comments

Williston is trying to make a change by using Mem East as guinea pigs to test if a new recycling process will be successful in dorms. According to Katherine Garrity, Assistant Dean of Students and Dorm Head of Mem East, the physical plant staff informed...

Facing Fear: Darryl Bellamy’s Motivating Message

Thomas Thibault '19, Managing Editor

April 5, 2019 • No Comments

If anyone felt tired or uninspired on the morning of March 29, guest speaker Darryl Bellamy made sure to change that. The native of Charlotte, North Carolina, ran to the stage, screaming and laughing as the eyes of hundreds looked on. Some seemed skeptical....

Girls Hockey Stars Headed to Nationals in California April 5, 2019

Deadly Floods Sweep Through Iran April 1, 2019

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Campus News

What’s in an (International) Name?

Aizoe Okaisabor '19, Staff Writer/Editor

April 16, 2019 • No Comments

Many international students go by names that are “westernized,” but these names may not be what appear on their birth certificates. That’s because Simon Kim '19 is actually Seungwoo Kim, Jade Chan ’20 is Wing Shum Chan, and Erin Chai ’21...

Athletic Center To Be Officially Named

Michael Beaulieu '20, Staff Writer/Editor

April 16, 2019 • No Comments

Upon returning after spring break, many residents have noticed the new modernized lobby of the athletic center. Throughout the past few months, the Athletic Center has been under renovation, with new paint and a change in display of the athletic awards, and was...

Rise And Grind: Athletes Who Hit the Gym Early

Tim Rego '19, Staff Writer/Editor

April 16, 2019 • No Comments

With a busy school and afternoon activity schedule, some athletes at Williston turn to waking up at the break of dawn to workout. Many students find themselves with little free time due to classes ending at 3 p.m., and afternoon activities starting...

Prom Is On the Horizon

Shayla Heekin '19, Staff Writer/Editor

April 15, 2019 • No Comments

The dress, getting a tux fitted, the corsage, and make up; all these things mean prom is getting closer. This year's prom is Sunday, May 19 at The Log Cabin atop Mt. Tom in Holyoke, overlooking the town of Easthampton and the surrounding mountains....

Behind the Curtain with Williston’s Upcoming Musical: “Crazy for You” April 15, 2019

How Students Plan to Celebrate Easter, Passover April 15, 2019

Wildcats Hit The Field To Support PRIDE April 12, 2019

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Sports

Athletic Center To Be Officially Named

Michael Beaulieu '20, Staff Writer/Editor

April 16, 2019 • No Comments

Upon returning after spring break, many residents have noticed the new modernized lobby of the athletic center. Throughout the past few months, the Athletic...

Rise And Grind: Athletes Who Hit the Gym Early

Tim Rego '19, Staff Writer/Editor

April 16, 2019 • No Comments

With a busy school and afternoon activity schedule, some athletes at Williston turn to waking up at the break of dawn to workout. Many students find...

Joey Ford’s Lacrosse Tenacity and “Puppy Dog Enthusiasm”

Tim Rego '19, Staff Writer/Editor

April 13, 2019 • No Comments

Joey Ford is a standout on the lacrosse field and someone to keep an eye on this spring. The senior has been at Williston for 4 years, starting on the...