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The Locavore Movement - Op/Ed

The Locavore Movement – Op/Ed

Nevaeh Lopez, Social Media Manager/Podcast Editor May 5, 2022

The locavore movement encourages the consumption of local products in communities instead of buying and shipping foods from miles away. One of the movement’s main goals is to increase the quality of...

Derek Chauvin Retrial - Op/Ed

Derek Chauvin Retrial – Op/Ed

Sage Sherburne, Herald Writer May 2, 2022

Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 270 months in prison. On April 23rd, he went before the court to get a retrial because his defense team felt that because of his sentence and the safety of the jurors, he...

The true purpose of education - Op/Ed

The true purpose of education – Op/Ed

Nevaeh Lopez, Social Media Manager/Podcast Editor April 28, 2022

The true purpose of education should be what it was intended to be: preparing students and youth for their futures and the real world. This should be self-explanatory, but looking at how education has...

Olivia Rodrigo Embarks On Her First Tour: Sour!

Olivia Rodrigo Embarks On Her First Tour: Sour!

Luis Melendez, Herald Writer April 26, 2022

Olivia Rodrigo began her tour for her "Sour" album on Tuesday, April 5th. Based on all of the media articles, Tiktok videos, and social media posts, it appears that it was a huge success. Her concert drew...

No-Knock Warrant Issue

No-Knock Warrant Issue

Sage Sherburne, Herald Writer February 17, 2022

In 2020, the killing of both George Floyd and Breonna Taylor sparked many protests, and also sparked something else in the world. Certain cities issued a no-knock warrant, which permits law enforcement...

Hidden Kills: Is Racism in the shadows now?

Hidden Kills: Is Racism in the shadows now?

Sage Sherburne, Herald Writer February 9, 2022

The subject of the death of blacks at the hands of police is something that has gained national and worldwide attention for many years. According to newsweek.com, “at least 200 black people were killed...

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,...

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...

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...

Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day?

Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day?

Jaralyz Figueroa, Digital Editor October 8, 2021

     As Columbus Day Weekend approaches, there is always an argument whether this day should be named Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day. This argument sparks up every year around this time and...

School Safety Issues

School Safety Issues

Luis Melendez, Herald Staff Writer September 9, 2021

On March 13, 2020, students were forced to leave school for almost two weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic. This was a sad and depressing period for students and their families. When it was announced...

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