Tyler Field worked as a lifeguard last summer at the Demakes YMCA, just down the street from St. Mary’s. While uneventful on most days, the job requires being ready to jump into action instantly.

For the past few centuries in the United States the white population, specifically those of European descent, have been offered far more power in society than people of color. Consequently, the power of the white opinion we’ve allowed in society has reflected on how we perceive beauty in this country, particularly in those whose features express their European background.

     A device like a cellular phone, which at one time was considered a harmless toy, has now grown and undergone enhancements by companies who only want their pocket change to jingle a little louder. What was once a seemingly innocent piece of technology is now a constant accessory at the fingertips of little ones. 

   If you are on the fashion side of TikTok, your For You page may look like influencers showing off their new baggy jeans, oversized sweaters, or leather jackets and pants. Every week there seems to be a new fashion trend in sight, making TikTok synonymous with the neverending craze of fast fashion.

One morning last month eighth-grader Nicholas Fusco, a member of the National Junior Honor Society, saw how torn and frayed the American flag in front of the St. Mary’s church was, and knew he needed to do something.  

“It’s not what you see; it’s how you see it.” These are the words that Mrs. Nadine Desiderio, the new art teacher at St. Mary’s, wants every student to take away from her class.

Several new faculty members have joined the St. Mary's community this year, and one of these is Mr. Brandon Mayes.

We all love the smells, sights, and tastes of fall, but do beloved activities like hayrides go hand-in-hand with COVID restrictions? The answer is yes, they can.

As the leaves begin to fall and the seasons change, I begin to think about how lucky I am to live in beautiful, scenic New England.