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At home Covid tests are in high demand. Are they worth the hype?

At home Covid tests are in high demand. Are they worth the hype?

Luis Melendez, Herald Writer January 24, 2022

We all know that Covid has been around for almost two years. During that time, there has been drive-by testing as well as a vaccine available. The wait times to be tested or vaccinated are excessive, measuring...

School Athletes

School Athletes

Niurka Rivera Davila, Herald Writer January 19, 2022

Do you have athletic friends? Or are you an athlete yourself? We all know that one athlete that would pour their blood and sweat into the sport they’re dedicated to or committed to. You might think,...

Poverty

Poverty

Samantha Ramirez, Herald Writer January 19, 2022

Poverty is when you can't financially support yourself. It's when you don’t have enough money to meet basic needs including food, clothing and shelter. According to census.gov in 2020 there were 37.2...

The United States Of America: Exposed

The United States Of America: Exposed

Sage Sherburne, Herald Writer January 11, 2022

“I pledge allegiance, to the flag, of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all” is a famous line that...

Students Voices, Our Voices

Students Voices, Our Voices

Taleishka Morales Babilonia, Herald Writer January 11, 2022

As a student of Holyoke High School I believe that our voices are important. What does it mean for a student to have a voice? From my perspective, for a student to have a voice it means they have the opportunity...

Photo Courtesy of Bryanna Colon, Herald Special Reporter

Fifteen Knights Named to All-Western Mass.

Samantha Brennan, Digital Editor January 10, 2022

Fifteen athletes from Holyoke High School made the list for All Western Massachusetts selections in fall sports this season. Six of the fifteen made the First team, nine of them made the Second team, and...

Deadly Tornadoes Storm Through Midwest

Deadly Tornadoes Storm Through Midwest

Alina Fairlie, Herald Writer January 10, 2022

At least 30 tornadoes across 6 different states in the Midwest have been reported. The severe weather has hit Kentucky, Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri, Mississippi and Tennessee, destroying entire towns....

Increasing Inflation Rates Raises Concerns for Americans

Increasing Inflation Rates Raises Concerns for Americans

Alina Fairlie, Herald Writer December 22, 2021

Editor's Note: This article was written on November 19, 2021. US inflation rates have hit a 30 year high, which is attributable to pandemic recovery. These surging prices, mixed with a labor shortage...

Door Decorating at Holyoke High

Door Decorating at Holyoke High

Alina Fairlie, News Editor December 21, 2021

     Classrooms all around Holyoke High participated in a door decorating contest in the spirit of a pep rally, our last football game, and Thanksgiving break. Traditionally, students would gather to...

Lego Releases Special Edition Home Alone Set

Lego Releases Special Edition “Home Alone” Set

Patrick Sweeney, Co-Editor December 19, 2021

Lego sets have become extremely popular both in the United States and around the world. The company has released many wonderful pieces throughout the years. They feature many different lines, from the...

The Truth about Today’s Education System (Op-Ed Article)

The Truth about Today’s Education System (Op-Ed Article)

Taleishka Morales Babilonia, Herald Writer December 17, 2021

For years, students all around the world have gone to school for almost their whole life starting from when they were 5 years old, maybe even younger. We as students are taught that we have to follow a...

Growing Up In Boston, Massachusetts

Growing Up In Boston, Massachusetts

Ally Dumoulin, Herald Writer December 10, 2021

Boston, Massachusetts. The start of a brand new life. Boston is the Capital City of Massachusetts. There are forty-three cities and towns in Eastern Massachusetts surrounded by Boston. Massachusetts is...

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