The Herald

The Electoral College: An Outdated System

Julissa Roldan, Staff Reporter '18 • February 28, 2017

Julissa Roldan writes about how the Electoral College no longer serves the purpose for which it was designed.

Holyoke Residents Come Together to Help North East Street Fire Victims

Manon Nadeau, Staff Reporter '17 • January 19, 2017

Holyoke once again shows its strong commitment to community in the face of tragedy.

Hampshire Flag Demonstration

Jack Courchesne, Staff Reporter '17 • December 5, 2016

A group of people gathered to protest Hampshire College's decision to remove the American flag from campus.

Violence in Television: Too Much or Not Enough?

Josie Moriarty, News Editor • November 10, 2016

Television shows containing gruesome violence, like "The Walking Dead" or "American Horror Story," are discussed by News Editor Josie Moriarty.

Prom Preparation: Differences Between Male and Female Routines

Isabella Courchesne, Staff Reporter '18 • November 9, 2016

One staffer compares the over preparation most females take to get ready for dances to the lack of for males.

Squirrels Imprisoned in School Courtyard Due to Lack of Trees

Maggie McAndrew, Staff Reporter '18 • November 3, 2016

Sometime ago there used to be trees growing in Holyoke High Schools courtyard, but for seemingly unknown reasons they were cut down and now squirrels are getting trapped in the space.

Viewing of “Bully” Moves Documentary And Film Class

Manon Nadeau, Staff Reporter '17 • October 20, 2016

A viewing of the documentary "Bully" had a profound impact on Mr. Langlois' Documentary and Film class.

An Open Letter To Those Who Would Disrupt The School Day

Josie Moriarty, News Editor • September 28, 2016

News Editor Josie Moriarty calls for an end to the nonsensical threats that have tried to disrupt the HHS school day.

Roberts Field: New Turf, Old Track

Manon Nadeau, Staff Reporter '17 • September 22, 2016

Most athletes from Holyoke High are excited about the brand new and beautiful turf at Roberts Field, but some are disappointed with the old track merely being re-painted.

Snakes at Quabbin?

Matthew Antil, Features Editor '16 • April 12, 2016

Our features editor takes a stance on the proposed introduction of snakes to an island on the Quabbin Reservoir.

The Arts In School: More Than Just “Extra”

Josie Moriarty, Staff Reporter '17 • March 8, 2016

Do arts get the credit they deserve for the role they play in student social and academic growth?

Virtual Reality vs. Actual Reality

Hanna Smith, Sports Editor • February 24, 2016

Is our connectivity to social media and the internet harming us as a species and society?