Nathan Kolodney, Metro Editor
April 1, 2019
On Thursday, February 28th, CRLS students, parents, and faculty gathered at the Google building in Kendall Square for the annual Friends of CRLS (FOCRLS) bash. This event consisted of live music (from a band as well as CRLS’ own a cappella program) and catering for all who attended. Outside of these niceties, the main purpose of the event was to raise money for FOCRLS through a raffle as well as an auction.
Will Bavier, Contributing Writer
April 1, 2019
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) is a statewide standardized test used by school districts and teachers to identify areas where students need more help, refine lesson plans, and even select different curriculum resources to help students reach higher expectations. This upcoming year of 2019 brings some changes to the traditional pen-and-paper style of the MCAS, requiring that students take it online. To make the transition as seamless as possible, the Department is still making paper-based versions available during the transition period and will offer them on an ongoing basis as an accommodation for some students.
Yiyi Chen, Contributing Writer
April 1, 2019
Harry Potter and the Curse of Society Ms. Chauvin, Grades 11, 12 For students who love the magic of the Harry Potter series and are interested in an in-depth look at how the series relates to the real world, Harry Potter...
Charlie Bonney, Max Davis, and Rory Millar
April 1, 2019
Check out our Sports Editors' March Madness bracket!
March 2, 2019
February 28, 2019
The Patriots took the field Sunday night in front of the eyes of the whole nation. A whole nation rooting against them. They had overcome a fairly disappointing season by their standards with a mediocre 11-5 record which did not resemble the dominant Super Bowl teams from years past. The team was called weak and untalented. Ageless icon and franchise cornerstone Tom Brady looked off, and his game did not look as acute and onpoint as in years prior.
February 28, 2019
The girls basketball team has gotten off to a flying start this season with an 11-1 record entering February. The team went 2-1 through the first three games, but they then went on to win nine straight games, including an unbeaten month of January.
Cam Poklop Snowboards His Way to the Olympics
February 28, 2019
Cam Poklop, a junior at CRLS, does competitive snowboarding and is hoping to make the Olympics.
Isabelle Agee-Jacobson, Managing Editor
March 30, 2019
Capitalism in the US isn’t working for ordinary people. The richest 10% of Americans have received almost all of the benefits of economic growth while living standards for the average household have stagnated. In response to this extreme inequality, critiques of capitalism are becoming more mainstream. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Elizabeth Warren are proposing drastic changes to the core of American capitalism, and a growing group of authors have published books suggesting their own systemic changes as well. Among these authors is the longtime business journalist for "The Washington Post," Steven Pearlstein.
Andrew Mello, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 30, 2019
Just by reading the title, you can already correctly assume the level of subtlety and tone achieved in "Velvet Buzzsaw." Attempting a very meta narrative, the film tries to dive into the position and purpose of art in our modern world, but can’t quite live up to its potential. Writer and director Dan Gilroy finds a somewhat easy target with the world of modern art, not-so-subtly bashing the people responsible for the exclusivity of art. But, sadly for Gilroy, he’s unable to see his own failings as a filmmaker, falling short in the same areas he attempts to critique.
Student-Run Musical Heathers Anticipates Rehearsals
March 29, 2019
“Unlike a lot of musicals we’ve seen at Rindge, this show is very ‘girl power’ and female-driven. It’s refreshing to have an empowering show with both a good score and plot that accurately portrays the ups and downs of high school,” comments senior Micaela “Mica” León Perdomo, one of the co-producers of "Heathers." The upcoming musical, which is entirely student-run, is set to have performances at Cambridge’s Graham and Parks School on May 31st and June 1st at 7:00 PM as well as June 2nd at 2:00 PM.
March 29, 2019
Griot (pronounced “gree-oh”) is one of the famous dishes in the Haitian culture. It is served on special occasions or parties. Griot is fried pork shoulder, served with fried plantains and sometimes salad with some pikliz, a spicy coleslaw. Griot doesn’t particularly have to be pork; it could be any meat of your choice, since not everyone eats pork.
Leo Barron, Contributing Writer
March 28, 2019
The “March For Our Lives” and the movement for gun control reform, organized last year by students for students, was empowering. Students across the globe felt like their voices mattered and that they could make change, even at a young age. The catalyst for this popular mobilization was a school shooting that took place in Parkland, Florida, on Valentine’s Day last year.
Julian Knight, Opinion Editor
March 28, 2019
It’s become accepted that higher education comes at a cost—in nearly all instances, attending college brings with it hefty tuition fees in the hundreds of thousands. Ironically, the ability to even apply to college is hindered with hidden fees and expenses that are less frequently discussed. Tuition costs are often accused of limiting the enrollment of financially disadvantaged students, but the cost to apply can result in a litany of expenses that families struggle to pay.
Josie O'Toole, Contributing Writer
March 28, 2019
On March 3rd, for the first time since 1969, The Oscars awards ceremony was not led by an official host. Hollywood’s golden night was originally supposed to run normally, just as last year, but was forced to scramble to try and adapt when their scheduled host, Kevin Hart, stepped down from the role just one day after accepting it.
History Club’s Opposing Viewpoints: Biden 2020
March 28, 2019
A 3-term Independent senator from Vermont, Bernie Sanders is famous for being a prominent Democratic socialist voice in American politics. Sanders was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, a son of Jewish immigrant parents. He originally studied at Brooklyn College and then transferred to the University of Chicago, where he was an active member and leader of many civil rights groups on campus.
March 28, 2019
Since former Maryland Representative John Delaney announced his campaign for President on the Democratic ticket in 2017, he has been officially joined by eleven other candidates (with many others still undecided). However, one political heavyweight, former Vice President Joe Biden, still hasn’t committed to running, though it is looking likely that he will. This is good news, because while the Democratic Party may be looking for a younger, more progressive candidate, Biden is the best chance they’ve got if they want to beat Donald Trump.
