by Mat Matea Marinello ’26 Once known as a promenade, prom is a dance held at the end of Junior and Senior year in high school, and the type of attire worn by attendees has changed quite a bit over the years and reflects the current fashion trends of the time. Near the beginning of […]
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Distinguishing Yourself in College Applications
by Sophia Parent ’24 As seniors finally hear back from college admissions and juniors are at the beginning stages of searching for colleges, the question remains… How does one stand out in a college application? Although grades are a huge factor in the acceptance process, there are millions of other ways to make your application […]
Read MoreAcademic Decathlon March 5th
by Anna Wong ’24 This Sunday, March 5, La Salle students will be competing in the Rhode Island Academic Decathlon competition at Bryant University. Each year, the competition revolves around a specific theme. This year, the theme is The American Revolution: The Birth of a Nation. The Academic Decathlon is a team-based competition where students […]
Read MoreMidterms and Managing Stress
by: Sophia Parent Midterms are right around the corner and a lot of pent-up stress comes with that. Most students feel pressure to do well and spend every minute they get nose-deep in textbooks or laptops studying. No one wants to be overtly stressed. It’s not a good feeling and can put you off your […]
Read More“Die Hard” A Christmas Film: An Opinion Piece
By: Christopher Baran ’23 During the Christmas season, one often unsurprisingly engages in the traditional activities that make the time of year so special. One of the most enjoyable of these traditions is sitting down with the family to watch a classic Christmas movie. Christmas movies are not generally supposed to make people feel angry, […]
Read MoreFun Things to Do Locally: Holiday Edition
by Denitsa Zheleva Are you looking for something to do during Thanksgiving and Winter break? There are many fun things to do in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Here are some cool events in the area to check out! The first thing that is highly suggested, is going to the Roger Williams Zoo Holiday Lights […]
Read MoreIt’s Christmas Time!: Most Popular Christmas Songs
By: Anna Wong ‘24 Christmas is my favorite holiday of the year. The Christmas season brings with it memories of spending time with family, drinking delicious eggnog, and singing Christmas carols! Some may say the Christmas season begins too early, however I believe that the Christmas spirit can never come too early. After Thanksgiving, my […]
Read MoreAthletics: What is Senior Night?
As the fall sports season comes to a close, many teams are holding senior nights to honor the work of student athletes in the class of 2023. For underclassmen you might wonder “what is a senior night?” Well, a senior night is typically when the team choses a game where they show respect and honor […]
Read MoreNew Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Barry
By: Sophie Thompson (Q) Where did you grow up? (Q) How or why did you become a teacher? (Q) How did you come to La Salle? (Q) What is your philosophy of education? (Q) What is a fun fact about you? (Q) What are your interests or hobbies outside of school? (Q) Where do you […]
Read MoreNew Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Walsh
By: Matea Marinello ’26 Mr. Walsh, the new visual arts teacher, attended La Salle all four years and graduated in 2014. He lived in Cumberland RI, until his junior year of college at Emerson when he moved to East Boston. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Media Production with a Minor in Political Communication and […]
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