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Siena Leighton

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During finals week most students hit the books hard to finish the semester strong. Although as students get closer to graduating the motivation to study for finals slowly disappears. Mrs. Case a teacher at Arlington High School says, I think it depends on the student if a student is motivated to take a final because its a final theyll be motivated no matter what.

A Review on Finals

Siena Leighton, Writer
February 28, 2020

Finals week… it can be a student’s worst enemy or their greatest advantage. For most students trying to wrap up the semester, finals can seem like another obstacle to getting a good grade. On the other...

Trump’s impeachment has been a hot topic of debate between Democrats and Republicans. Starting in 2019, Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives and is now in the middle of a trial by Senate. One student at AHS Colby King commented, “I think its pointless because it doesn’t even do anything. We like say he did something wrong but then he’s not even removed from office.”. As the trial goes on its hard to say whether our two party system is serving us well or if it is instead tarnishing the reputation of both Republicans and Democrats.

To impeach, or not impeach, that is the question

Siena Leighton, Writer
January 31, 2020

Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives on December 18th, 2019. On the grounds of, “solicited foreign interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election to help his re-election bid, and...

Dont Stress, Just DIY

Don’t Stress, Just DIY

Siena Leighton, Writer/Photographer
December 20, 2019

  We’ve all been in that situation where someone gets you a gift and you never thought to get them one. For a half-second, you freak out and possibly search your car to give them a random gift...

Tis’ the season for Christmas shopping and gifting madness. Currently, stores are gearing up for all your Christmas needs. If you’re a retail worker you know the struggle of Christmas set up whether that be Black Friday, Christmas sales, and more.

Black Friday Madness

Siena Leighton, Writer
December 12, 2019

Have you ever had the insane thought to go and participate in Black Friday?  Well, you’re not the only one, over 101.7 million people participated in Black Friday in 2016 with a total of 655.8 billion...

The Head of the Charles took place this year October 19th and 20th. This course is known for its difficulty because it spans three miles and includes a total of six bridges. To complete the course one must begin at the Boston University Boathouse and end a little before Heter park. According to rowers, the  Eliot and Weeks bridge are the most challenging because their sharp turns are hot spots for collisions.

Head of the Charles River 2019

Siena Leighton, Writer
November 18, 2019

Head of the Charles is the world’s largest two-day rowing event.The race takes place in Boston at the infamous Charles River where over 11,000 athletes compete to place in the top 40. At Arlington Highschool...

Ivy Ewing, a senior at Arlington Highschool plays many roles at AHS, but one she’s most passionate about is Ecology Club. As president, she is dedicated to helping the environment and wants you to be involved alongside her. When it comes to the environment on a global scale Ewing says, “We set examples for other countries, if the U.S. doesn’t care than others won’t care.”

What’s Up with Climate Change?

Siena Leighton, Writer
October 11, 2019

It's no secret that climate change has become one of the hottest topics of debate this year. You see it everywhere with hydro flasks, key-chain metal straws, eco-friendly containers, and possibly going...

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