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The General Consensus

The Student News Site of Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School

The General Consensus

The Student News Site of Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School

The General Consensus

Mayor Wu gives her opening statement before a Congressional hearing on Wednesday, March 5th.

Sanctuary cities are not your enemy

Katherine Reed, Student Journalist April 7, 2025

Mayor Michelle Wu, of Boston, Massachusetts, emphasizes the invaluable contributions of immigrants to Boston’s society in her opening statement before the House Committee on Oversight: “We are the...

The Colorado Rockies stadium, Coors Field, the place where they lost 16-1 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Original image from Carol M. Highsmith’s America, Library of Congress collection. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel.

Should the MLB add a mercy rule to their league?

Callum Hawkins, Student Journalist March 31, 2025

Baseball is a game of time and skill. Due to their superior skills, some teams can sometimes create fun games for only one side of the fans. This imbalance can be disheartening for the other team's supporters....

A Chipotle sign hangs outside the chain restaurant in Pittsburgh on Feb. 8, 2016.

Tariff Whiplash

Piper Shepherd, Student Journalist March 25, 2025

Imposing tariffs would send shockwaves through the fast food industry, where many chain restaurants rely on imports for their main source of ingredients. The increase in Mexican imports could limit menu...

A heated debate between President Zelenskyy and President Trump on Feb. 28 of 2025.

The U.S. Should Continue Military Aid to Ukraine

Maria Guzova, Student Journalist March 23, 2025

On the 24th of February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, reigniting the Russo-Ukrainian war which started in 2014. This war between Russia and Ukraine has been going on for longer than three years. The U.S....

Eagles abuse tush push throughout the season.

Stop the Tush Push

Nate Green, Student Journalist March 20, 2025

The tush push should not be allowed, and it has become a cheat code for the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles used it throughout the season, all the way to winning the Super Bowl. The tush push is when two...

These are just a few examples of the hundreds and thousands of microtrends that dominate social media platforms, influencing consumer behavior and societal values.

Micro-trends: A Macro Epidemic

Lydia Wang, Student Journalist January 14, 2025

mi·cro: adjective.  /ˈmīkrō/ extremely small trend: verb  /trend/ (of a topic) be the subject of many posts on a social media site or application within a short period of time.   “Are...

“Innocent until Proven Guilty,” or as the United States Criminal Justice System Knows it - “Guilty until Proven Innocent”

“Innocent until Proven Guilty,” or as the United States Criminal Justice System Knows it – “Guilty until Proven Innocent”

Kayleigh Greene, Student Journalist December 24, 2024

The United States criminal justice system is outdated yet unchanged. It needs a complete and total revamp, as it mistreats and overlooks human decency, which threatens everyone.  The US prison system...

Why is TikTok so loved, yet controversial?

Why is TikTok so loved, yet controversial?

Lydia Wang, Student Journalist December 4, 2024

The dangers of social media have always existed, but lately, they’ve become a much more significant and evident issue. There are so many issues with social media, especially minors on the internet.  TikTok...

Phrases such as “keep abortion legal” have been used throughout the fight for women’s reproductive freedom.

Abortion Access is Vital for Protecting Reproductive Freedom

Helen Lee, Student Journalist November 13, 2024

After the overturning of Roe v. Wade, hundreds of thousands of women have faced difficulties finding and receiving proper reproductive healthcare. Abortion is a medical procedure that is imperative for...

Photo via Douglas Eric Stanley

Colleges Should Not Require the SAT

Chase Arvidson, Staff Writer November 4, 2024

During the pandemic, many schools became test-free or optional; however, the SAT is making a comeback as a requirement in the college admissions process. However, the SAT score isn't necessary and should...

Image from the website Our Plastic Ocean, which was created by the author.

Plastic and its Lethal Effect on Marine Organisms

Ella Sparks, Staff Writer June 20, 2024

The beach is a popular recreational activity among hundreds of millions of people. According to Mass.gov, just in Massachusetts, over 111 million trips are made to the beach annually. Splashing among the...

Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School, May 9, 2024

Does Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School Prioritize Students’ Mental Health?

Cassi Sullivan May 10, 2024

As a ninth grader at Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School concerned about students’ mental welfare, I recently created a survey that asked students whether they felt the school, as a whole, prioritizes...

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