Casting their first ballots
Not only did the March 3 Super Tuesday election mark a critical point in the Democratic primaries, but also the first opportunity for some ARHS students to vote. Seniors old enough to voice their...
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Hands-free driving or else: state unfurls fines, punishments for violators
The new hands-free driving law in Massachusetts went into effect on February 23, 2020. This law “prohibits operators of motor vehicles from using any electronic device, including mobile telephones, unless the device is used...
State Seal of Biliteracy awards linguistic proficiency
New to ARHS in 2020 is the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy, an award given to high school graduates who show proficiency in both English and another language. Massachusetts is the 29th state to...
Iverson wins Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award
ARHS English teacher Kristen Iverson was awarded one of this year’s Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Awards, given by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation of Western Massachusetts. According to the foundation, the award honors “outstanding...
Career Day: farmers, athletes, authors, construction workers, therapists, and more!
Career Day is a one day, annual event held at ARHS, offering various presentations from professionals throughout the community. This year, Career Day was held on March 5, during the sophomore and junior students’...
Fun for all in Adaptive PE
When I visited the all-new Adaptive Physical Education class this past November, I walked into a game of scooter hockey, laughter, and funny competitive banter. The participants quickly confirmed that the upbeat atmosphere was...
First generation at college? ARHS staff provide support, inspiration
About 19.9 million US students are currently attending a college or university according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Of those students 30% are the first in their family to pursue a degree,...
Bathroom breakdown: vaping, vandalism
For months, boys at ARHS have lodged complaints about the state of their bathrooms. First, vaping (or e-cigarette use) in boys’ bathrooms is common, meaning students often enter a restroom to find a crowd...
Locals mourn closing slated for Atkins North
When Atkins Farms decided to expand into North Amherst in late 2015, it was seen as a local necessity for surrounding communities who previously had to travel unnecessary distances for food and necessities. Before...
Hampshire Athletic Club fire felt by local exercise enthusiasts
At 11:03 p.m. on Friday, November 1, firefighters received a 911 call from an Amherst resident who saw smoke coming out of Hampshire Athletic Club, located at 90 Gatehouse Road in Amherst. Nine firefighters...
