Over the years Snapchat has become a massive sensation among millions of users: I use it, you use it, everybody uses it. Given the accessibility, and reliability of the platform, it can be hard to communicate with friends using something other than Snapchat, so many people feel like they need to have it to stay connected. While Snapchat has its perks like staying connected and spreading news, it also has many downsides and I believe the negative impacts...

In 2023, 34.7% of high school graduates, 1,181,863 people, took at least 1 AP Exam. Vermont ranks 14th by pass rate, ranking higher than 37 other states/U.S. territories, and having a better pass rate (22.6%) than the national average (21.7%). AP Classes were initially created in 1952, and were passed along to the college board once invented. Since then, College Board offers 29 different AP courses. AP, standing for “advanced placement”. These...

During your time as a student within the Harwood Union School District, you may have questioned how weather-related delays, early releases, and other closures are determined at Harwood. You might’ve even disagreed with a closure or the lack of one. The weather this school year has been rough: we’ve had several weather-related closures and two-hour delays so far this year. You might have even repeatedly checked snowdaycalculator.com in anticipation...

Harwood was built in 1966.  Back then the school was new, and everyone loved it.  It is now 58 years later and the school and athletic infrastructure has aged a ton.  There are roof repairs, faulty sprinkler systems, lead in the science lab sinks, and ventilation that doesn’t meet standards, and the list goes on.  Among students our track is referred to as the second worst track in the state because of the fact that it's made of gravel.  Knowing...