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Derby experiences different indoor tracks: the inside scoop on running circles inside

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Clockwise from top left, photo courtesy of Yale Athletics, photo by Cassie Silkoff ‘25, photo courtesy of Wesleyan Athletics, and photo courtesy of Southern Connecticut State University: Yale’s facility is #1, the F.L.A.C is #2, Wesleyan is #3 and SCSU is #4. By Cassie Silkoff '25 The Derby High School Indoor Track & Field teams … Continue reading Derby experiences different indoor tracks: the inside scoop on running circles inside

Derby High School administration supports teachers and students to succeed

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Photo by Horatio Glover '26: Assistant Principal Ray Coplin working. By Horatio Glover '26 A school administration plays a crucial role in ensuring that the school operates smoothly by having a safe learning environment and always having  constant support for students, staff, and parents. Through collaboration with staff, administrators can create policies and practices that … Continue reading Derby High School administration supports teachers and students to succeed

Derby High School students explore opportunities on Lincoln Technical Institution tour       

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Photo from LincolnTech.edu: The main building on the Lincoln Tech Campus.  By Jayla Anderson '26 On Jan. 14, Derby High School was invited to take a tour of Lincoln Technical Institution’s beautiful campus in Shelton, Connecticut. Eleventh and twelfth-grade students were introduced to alternative career paths away from the traditional college route. There are many … Continue reading Derby High School students explore opportunities on Lincoln Technical Institution tour       

DHS indoor track team has a fantastic run this 2024-2025 season

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Photo by Karlissa Philemy ‘25: Derby runners and athletic director Jennifer Moffat pose for a photo at the NVL championship meet. By Sofia Rudus '26 The 2024-2025 indoor track season has been a very successful one full of personal records, high expectations and a loaded team. The season started in early December and continued until … Continue reading DHS indoor track team has a fantastic run this 2024-2025 season

Yale New Haven Hospital provides exceptional care; one patient’s review 

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By Quinlan Gray ‘25 If you live in Connecticut, chances are you are familiar with or may have even had a personal healthcare experience with Yale New Haven Hospital (YNNH). Located in New Haven, YNNH is in the heart of downtown and is the second largest employer in the city. Since opening the primary site … Continue reading Yale New Haven Hospital provides exceptional care; one patient’s review 

Society of Snow deals with the tragedy of Uruguayan Rugby players    

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Image from Netflix: Lead actors Enzo Vogrincic and Matias Recalt lead the movie, “Society of the Snow.” By Alison Echeverria-Soto '26 Like many films based on true events, “Society of the Snow” is full of emotion and intense scenes, but this  film  is different from any other. On Oct. 13, 1972, Uruguayan Air Force flight … Continue reading Society of Snow deals with the tragedy of Uruguayan Rugby players    

Why we don’t talk about David Fincher’s “Fight Club”: it’s not true to the book

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By Vincent Trinh '25 Summary: “Fight Club” is the 1999 film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Chuck Palahniuk. The film follows an unnamed protagonist with insomnia who works a dull office job. That is, until, he meets Tyler Durden. Tyler is a hypermasculine devil-may-care soap salesman who radically criticizes the consumerist … Continue reading Why we don’t talk about David Fincher’s “Fight Club”: it’s not true to the book

DHS prepares for a dynamic performance of High School Musical

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Photo by Sofia Rudus ‘26: DHS actors practice their choreography. By Sara Poric '26 The much-anticipated "High School Musical" will happen on Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8. Tickets are $10, so be sure to get them when you can for a fun night out. Leads include Joseph Izquierdo ‘25 playing Troy Bolton, Vanessa … Continue reading DHS prepares for a dynamic performance of High School Musical