Logan Phillips
Senior Editor
On March 5, the girls hockey team beat the Ridgefield Tigers in a 7-2 rout to win their fifth state championship in six years. In a year where the Rams went 23-1 and won the FCIAC championship, the State Championship was the cherry on top of what has been one of the most impressive seasons in the team’s illustrious history.
Lucia Molina
Features Editor
On Saturday, Mar. 5, the Debate Team co-hosted the Connecticut Debate Association tournament with Darien High School, splitting the state teams in half. Of a total of 360 debaters participating, 140 participated in NCHS. Being the first year that the debate team was designated as a legitimate interscholastic athletic team, spirits were high and students were ready to debate the topic of whether the U.S. should prioritize democracy over stability.
Steffi Badanes and Audrey Piehl
Reporters
New laws regarding abortion are being proposed and passed across the country, heating up the debate on both sides. So we feel that it is time to tackle the controversial issue.
Steffi: First off, I would like to point out that I am 100% pro-choice. A woman’s body is no place for a politician to be discussing legislation.
Rebecca Parrino
Reporter
We’re kicking off March with a kick-butt trend, also known as the military inspired jacket. This utilitarian piece is perfect for the chilly beginning of spring because it’s so versatile—both guys and gals are wearing it, and it’s flattering on everyone.
Logan Phillips
Senior Editor
On Saturday, Feb. 19, junior Sarah Mannelly became the first woman in NCHS history to score 1,000 points. Sarah’s record-setting shot was a three-pointer in the third quarter of the FCIAC quarter-finals against the Danbury Hatters, giving the Rams a six-point lead. New Canaan ended up beating the Hatters 51-46 and advanced to the FCIAC semi-finals, where they lost 51-33 to the Ridgefield Tigers on Feb. 22.
