Senior Meg Keefer finds herself hiking up a mountain during the winter, the cold air brushing against her face and the snow crunching underneath her boots as she makes her way up the steep slope. Though Keefer's legs are tired from the effort, the sweet moments of support from her friends continue to...

Jugs upon jugs of maple syrup line the shelves of grocery stores waiting to be plucked off, purchased, and poured over pancakes. It is not often that the hard work necessary to harvest this sweet syrup crosses hungry diners’ minds. Many never experience the time-consuming process that sugarmakers go...

Oftentimes, high school students tend to overlook the benefits of physical activity, especially in the outdoors. However, for students and advisors of the WA Cirrus club, going outdoors has proved to be an invaluable experience as they reflect on the bonding and interesting activities that they have...

While students have to take part in virtual learning and athletes have to cope with the loss of valuable team bonding, one often overlooked challenge brought on by COVID-19 is the impact on student-run organizations. Whereas most clubs have adjusted to the newfound reality of virtual meetings, events,...

By Craig Brinkerhoff & Alok Ganguly Staff Writers On Wednesday, December 12th, several students who are part of Cirrus, the outdoor adventure club, went on their solo experience. "The Cirrus solo is basically after we have done some other Cirrus events. People go out in the woods. We...

By Ethan Walshe Managing Editor Do you think that you would have the skills to survive in the wilderness all alone? Between April 25 and 28 five members of the Cirrus outdoor adventure club put their skills to the test and did exactly that. Sophomores Sean O'Donnell, Felicia LeBlanc, Sean...