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The Voice of Wakefield High School

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The Voice of Wakefield High School

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New parenting techniques

Millie Monahan, Staff Writer January 31, 2022

While “Children must be seen and not heard,” “Respect your elders,” and “It’s only because we love you,” might be familiar phrases to past generations growing up, parents. Discipline, respect,...

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Claw Clips

Maya Johnson, Copy Editor January 31, 2022

After first becoming popular in the late 1980s, claw clips are back – and some fashion gurus believe that they are here to stay. The accessory hasn’t been popular since the early 2000s but is now often...

Elmo songs on TikTok

Elmo songs on TikTok

Max Rubino, Arts and Entertainment Editor January 31, 2022

Quarantine has been going on since early 2019. Being at home for so long has made some people realize many things about themselves. Whether they’ve realized they look good in bangs, or red is a good...

The tell me without telling me trend was a significant part of social media in 2021.

#TellMeWithoutTellingMe

Kendall Wilson, Staff Writer January 31, 2022

Throughout 2021, TikTok users got a kick out of all of the fun trends emerging on the app. While most only remained popular for a brief amount of time, there was one trend that lasted much longer, allowing...

70s Clothing Style

70s Clothing Style

Emily Dudash, Staff Writer January 31, 2022

In the age of Tik Tok, past decades trends have become more prevalent in today’s society. From perfecting the “90’s supermodel” hair, low-waisted -or high-waisted- jeans, or 70’s style clogs,...

The silk headscarf fashion trend takes over in the year of 2021.

Silk head scarves

Yusha Ahsan, Staff Writer January 31, 2022

A fashion trend that has been around for a while is styling silk head scarves with just about any outfit that comes to mind. It’s an accessory that comes and goes; history has seen people wearing some...

Zendaya in Hollywood, California on June 26, 2019

Zendaya

Jordan McIntyre, Staff Writer January 28, 2022

From Rocky Blue on Disney channel to Rue Bennett on the hit show Euphoria, Zendaya blossomed into 2021 with the goal to rule Hollywood. She started acting when she was only 14 years old and now at just...

Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo

Erin Sockolof, Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2022

Picture this. You're a 17-year-old actress who just broke up with their costar. You hop on TikTok and share part of a song you wrote about the experience. It goes viral. You decide to make the song into...

Simone Biles

Simone Biles

Abby Dykes, Staff Writer January 28, 2022

Being the world’s best gymnast, Simone Biles is used to making headlines. But this past year, the 24-year-old Olympian made the front pages for a different reason. Biles abruptly withdrew from the...

Britney Spears

Britney Spears

Allie Chiu, Sports Editor January 28, 2022

One of the most known pop stars Britney Spears has been freed from her Concervership. Ms. Spears has been out of control of her financial duties since she dealt with substance abuse in 2008. In 2014, she...

Max Verstappen back in 2017 before a race in Malaysia.

Max Verstappen

Nic Cazin, Staff Writer January 28, 2022

After seven straight years of the Mercedes F1 racing team winning the driver's championship, Max Verstappen created history. The 24-year-old Dutchman pulled off a record total of 18 podiums, 10 of which...

Best person - Betty White

Betty White

Nico Lopez, Student Life Editor January 28, 2022

On the last day of 2021, Betty White passed away. Despite no longer being with us, the Golden Girls icon and the legacy she left behind will always be remembered by her fans. Born in 1922, White’s acting...

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