Addressing “Mental Health Days” in School
By Lucius George Over the years, our interest in mental health and education has grown tremendously. As the topic of stress becomes more prevalent, we are faced with many contradicting opinions and points of view. In the past, people have been called “snowflakes,” dramatic, and attention seekers for speaking out about their struggles and emotions.…
Congressional Candidate Comes to HHS
On Tuesday, Mar. 31, Andrew Rice, a candidate for the third congressional district of Connecticut, spoke at Mr Coss’s AP Government and Politics and civics classes. The 38-year-old former molecular biologist answered students’ questions about the wars in Iran and Venezuela, the cost of living and affordability, and healthcare. He is the second speaker to…
Hamden High Participates in an Engineering Competition
As weights were added piece by piece, Freshta Qasimi watched nervously. She had confidence in her design, as the senior had tested it rigorously with her group for the past three weeks, but she was still nervous about it falling. More and more 1.5 kilogram, or 3.3 pound, weights were hooked to the end of…
New Honor Roll Procedure
In a shocking pivot from the status quo, the honor roll certificates were distributed in the auditorium during full-grade assemblies this week. Names were called, and then people would receive their paper before walking across the stage, but the administration thought go big or go home. They asked themselves, why limit ourselves to basking in…
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