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The Voice of Wakefield High School

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The Voice of Wakefield High School

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Sage Cooley

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Website Editor

Greetings, reader!

I’m eager to move forward with my third and final year on The Howler. Along with writing, I pursue STEM subjects in my free time, particularly astronomy and math. I hope to represent the left brain of Wakefield through my articles! Please feel free to submit your work or leave a comment — we’d love to hear from you.

“We put the ‘W’ in ‘newspaper’”

~ Abigail Mosher, former Co-Editor-in-Chief 

All content by Sage Cooley
Sage Cooley

Spaces

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2021
Does the Pledge of Allegiance reflect our current values as a nation?

On the Pledge of Allegiance: can we stand for better?

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2021

From Supercooling to ‘Superfoaming’: Strange Science Episode 3

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2021
Be sure you understand what can and cannot be recycled! "Wishcycling" refers to the phenomenon of people recycling things that will never be reused. Graphic by Sage Cooley.

Earth Day 101: Recycle Right

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2021
Spongebob Squarepants spends time indoors with his chip and penny, but then finds a new way to have fun: trying out a bold hairdo!

Quarantine makeovers: boredom or coping mechanism?

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2021
The Perseverance rover touches down on Mars. During its landing, internet users find a hidden message in binary code. Graphic by Sage Cooley.

Perseverance rover ‘dares mighty things’

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2021

Supercooling is Super Cool: Strange Science Episode 2

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2021
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris received their official titles on Jan. 20, featuring poet Amanda Gorman and other speakers. Graphic by Sage Cooley.

United States inaugurates a new identity: 2021 ceremony

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2021
The Social Dilemma

The Social Dilemma

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2021
Adriene Mishler at "Yoga on the Lane" in London.

Yoga with Adriene (content creators)

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2021
Folklore by Taylor Swift

Folklore by Taylor Swift

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2021
A young woman and man, both underrepresented in science, contribute new perspectives to the field.

No scientist left behind: the diversity problem

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2021

[Video] Paper Circuits: Strange Science Episode 1

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2020
A red bull represents the popular energy drink brand. These substances at large are known for their cardiovascular effects. Graphic by Sage Cooley.

Red Bull: it’s time to change your demographic

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2020
Three elementary school students play outside for recess while social distancing.

Elementary school students trade virtual classroom for in-person instruction

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2020
Nine future women make their way to the Supreme Court as people like Ruther Bader Ginsburg leverage the law to enforce gender equality.

‘When there are nine’: remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2020
Seniors: goodbye and thank you

Seniors: goodbye and thank you

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2020
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Saturday Night Live At-Home: why isolation does not mean indolence

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2020
A student is frustrated with math equations on a chalkboard.

First to the finish line and no reward

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2020

?-casso Pointers: polyhedra crafts

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2020
Stranger Things

Stranger Things

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2020
Tara Westover Best People Sage Cooley

Tara Westover

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2020
First-ever black hole photo

First-ever black hole photo

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2020
Teacher of the Year

For the love of teaching!

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 6, 2020
In addition to accolades, high schools offer a variety of extracurricular activities.

Can we do it all?

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2019
π-casso Pointers: learn about the ratio behind 'golden' works of art

π-casso Pointers: learn about the ratio behind ‘golden’ works of art

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 25, 2019
Students in Mrs. Richardson’s Technology, Engineering and Design class collaborate on a project.

Women in engineering: evoking the movement

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2019
Stacked reading materials share information all about recent space exploration.

NASA hosts naming contest for Mars 2020 rover

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2019

Chapter Two: Wonders of College Life

Sage Cooley, Co-Opinions Editor
June 3, 2019

Chapter One: Freshman Year

Sage Cooley, Co-Opinions Editor
June 3, 2019
Former WHS grad reflects on high school to college transition

Former WHS grad reflects on high school to college transition

Sage Cooley, Co-Opinions Editor
June 3, 2019
Sophomore, Michael Pearce-ros practices using the sight.

Mousetrap vehicle accelerates past the competition: Science Olympiad states tournament

Sage Cooley, Co-Opinions Editor
May 22, 2019

An introduction to the science behind black holes: part two

Sage Cooley, Co-Opinions Editor
May 14, 2019

An introduction to the science behind black holes: part one

Sage Cooley, Co-Opinions Editor
May 13, 2019
Sage Cooley

The world of American short stories speaks volumes

Sage Cooley, Co-Opinions Editor
April 9, 2019
Students build awareness of the importance of space technology by re-enacting a Mars rover.

Crew Dragon docks to the ISS autonomously: a flight to be remembered

Sage Cooley, Co-Opinions Editor
March 15, 2019
Pythagorean Theorem: proof and distance formula

Pythagorean Theorem: proof and distance formula

Sage Cooley, Co-Opinions Editor
March 5, 2019
A student decides whether to take the academic or AP route — one daunting decision high school students face.

Rigor and academic performance: a perspective for the bustling student

Sage Cooley, Co-Opinions Editor
February 15, 2019
Emma Gonzalez

Emma Gonzalez

Sage Cooley, Co-Opinions Editor
January 23, 2019
Everything Sucks!

Everything Sucks!

Sage Cooley, Co-Opinions Editor
January 10, 2019
Let’s Go Sunshine by The Kooks

Let’s Go Sunshine by The Kooks

Sage Cooley, Co-Opinions Editor
January 8, 2019
Hundreds of U-haul trucks which create pollutants around North Carolina.

New climate change report warns us of the effects of global warming

Sage Cooley, Co-Opinions Editor
January 7, 2019
A year without social media: following a new path

A year without social media: following a new path

Sage Cooley, Co-Opinions Editor
December 6, 2018
Three tricks for quicker mental math

Three tricks for quicker mental math

Sage Cooley, Co-Opinions Editor
November 14, 2018
Senior Sabrina Hurtado painted this portrait to represent Spanish Heritage Month, showing her Spanish heritage.

Hispanic Heritage Month embraces student diversity

Sage Cooley and Maggie Finn
October 30, 2018
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