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Sambusa
Lucy Haile, Editor • May 27, 2025

What is sambusa? Sambusa is a triangular fried or baked pastry filled with a savory mixture of either meat or vegetables. However, sambusa to me is more than just a savory little...

Why the World Feels Less Colorful
Adriana Lopez, Assistant Editor • May 27, 2025

Have you ever felt that the world around you seemed less vibrant, more muted, or just grayer? Maybe you remember playing outside during recess in Elementary School with all of...

The Complete Self-Care Guide
Adriana Lopez, Assistant Editor • May 27, 2025

Let’s face it: life gets busy.  Between classes, assignments, extracurriculars, and everything else, it’s easy to put yourself last on the list.  But here’s the truth—taking...

The Importance of a Pope: Diving Behind the Scenes
The Importance of a Pope: Diving Behind the Scenes
Genevieve Johnson, Staff Writer • May 27, 2025

Most people throughout the world have recently heard the news of Pope Francis’s passing. As a high school student, it is important to recognize that a lot of our peers are not...

Book Review-Letters of Enchantment Duology by Rebecca Ross
Katja Wurm, Staff Writer • February 1, 2024

In a market that is already saturated with young adult “romantasy” and fiction, it is hard for any one author or novel to stand out from...

“Guts” by Olivia Rodrigo – Album Review
Cayla Ryan Bartosz, Staff Writer • November 3, 2023

“I am as light as a feather, I’m as stiff as a board” Olivia Rodrigo coos over gentle guitar chords, in the first lines of the pop-rock...

Sam’s Final Weather Report
Sam Ey, Weather Editor • May 28, 2025

Weather of the Week A rollercoaster of temps this week, mid-70s on Wednesday and back down to rain showers and mid-60s for Thursday. Friday through Sunday, same thing, mid-70s,...

Student-Athlete 101: Balancing Academics with Athletics
Genevieve Johnson, Staff Writer • May 27, 2025

At Minnechaug there are many diverse opportunities to get involved within the school. Whether it’s track, lacrosse, softball, basketball, football, swim, golf, etc. They all...

Sam’s Weather Report
Sam Ey, Weather Editor • May 14, 2025

Weather of the Week Back to above average temps for this week, ranging from the mid to upper 70s to low 80s. The beginning of the week should be nice and sunny, but as we approach...

The Jay Weber Track and Field Invitational – May 11, 2025
Thomas Tetrault, Photographer • May 28, 2025

Minnechaug Girl’s Basketball – Highlights from the 2024-2025 Season
Thomas Tetrault, Photographer • May 27, 2025

Remembering 9/11
Ollie Williams, Staff Writer • October 5, 2024

As much as we have learned from family, teachers, and friends, the truth is that we high schoolers don’t know much about 9-11, just as our children and grandchildren won't truly understand the COVID-19 pandemic because they...

TenTalk Episode 5: School Committee Candidate Dr. Bill Bontempi Speaks With Minnechaug Smoke Signal About His Positions on Education
Abyssinia Haile, Features Editor • May 14, 2021

In this episode of TenTalk, Dr. Bill Bontempi talked with The Smoke Signal about why he is running for the Hampden Wilbraham Regional School...

Minnechaug Springs Into Its Student Council Conference
Cayla Ryan Bartosz, Senior Writer • April 30, 2025

Between March 5th and March 7th, class council co-advisors Mrs. O’Sullivan and Mrs. Doe chaperoned the 2025 Massachusetts Student Council Spring...

The Shamrock Showdown Dodgeball Tournament Comes to Minnechaug
The Shamrock Showdown Dodgeball Tournament Comes to Minnechaug
Genevieve Johnson, Staff Writer • April 2, 2025

The freshman class council hosted the first Shamrock Showdown fundraiser on March 7, 2025. With music, friends, and prizes, this fundraising...

The Annual Minnechaug Basketball Tournament
The Annual Minnechaug Basketball Tournament
Genevieve Johnson, Staff Writer • January 14, 2025

Minnechaug’s 3v3 basketball tournament took place once again extending throughout the week and ending on Thursday, November 21st. Many kids...

Ally Testimony: ‘What we Share’
Margaret Szpakowski, Editor in Chief • December 18, 2020
No matter how close we get, how much we intertwine our pasts and presents and futures, there are some things that can’t be shared. I will never know what it is like to be my best friend.
Banana Oat Muffins that Make the New Year a Little Less Daunting
Banana Oat Muffins that Make the New Year a Little Less Daunting
Abyssinia Haile, Multimedia Editor • February 11, 2022

The New Year: a symbol of change, ambition, and optimism for the upcoming 365 days of 2022.  While many tend to seize the transition...