Photo by Jayla Anderson ‘26: Cupcake flavors that were tested in the study group. By Jayla Anderson '26 In 2020 during the height of quarantine, it was Thanksgiving and one of the only times when my immediate family was able to get together and have dinner. As a 12-year-old, seeing my family in the kitchen … Continue reading JaylaCakes started as a quarantine hobby and is growing through focus group feedback
Photo by Jayla Anderson '26: Nedaat Masiat 26’ stressed about her goals. By Jayla Anderson '26 Striving to accomplish long-term goals can be extremely overwhelming. When goals seem too big or far away, a typical response is to give up on them, brush them to the side, or pull an “I’ll start tomorrow.” The feeling … Continue reading Facing overwhelming goals? Here are ways to cope with the stress
Image from IMDb: The film poster to advertise the movie. By Faith Gallishaw '25 Would you do challenges being sent to you to save a loved one's life? In this new thriller “Drop," the main character Violet takes on many challenges from an unsaved phone number to save her son's life. Will she do the … Continue reading “Drop” will make your heart DROP
Photo by Carol A. Grabinski: Chelsea Ayala '25, Aliyah Morales '25, Trioni Wright '25, Brianna Quilles '25, and Zomara Moya '25 By Alison Echeverria-Soto '26 This year, Derby High School had its first CNA program held by Griffin Hospital, with five seniors participating: Chelsea Ayala '25, Aliyah Morales '25, Trioni Wright ‘25, Brianna Quilles ‘25, … Continue reading DHS CNA program was a success
Photo by Nedaat Masiat '26: Carter Ruggiero '26 enters the rally ready to battle. By Nedaat Masiat '26 As students geared up for a much-anticipated spring break, school spirit took center stage during the pep rally on Friday, April 11. Held in the DHS gymnasium, this event brought the whole student body together for an … Continue reading Spring spirit soars during pre-break pep rally
Photo by Jennifer Ostrosky: A cluster of students from the National Honor Society and the Rotary Interact club pick up copious amounts of trash off the side of the road. By Cassie Silkoff '25 On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the Derby High School Rotary Interact club and the National Honor Society came together to walk … Continue reading Cleaner streets, brighter future: NHS and interact kids clean up Derby
By Kaelyn DiMartino ‘25 On April 11, 2025, the Derby Varsity Softball Team played Crosby at Payden Park. This game was a confidence booster as it was the team’s second win. Before this game, the Red Raiders played against Torrington, losing 0-17. In their game against Wilby, they won 24-5, and in their game against … Continue reading Big fifth inning leads softball past Crosby Bulldogs
By Jaylynn Donaldson '25 As more Black creatives become producers, directors, and actors, the Black narrative has grown. The Black experience is being explored through the haunting lens of horror. Black horror is a subgenre of horror where Black characters and narratives are focused on and are given a twisted outlook. Black horror often intertwines … Continue reading Movies depict the horror of the Black experience
Photo by Adriana Duarte '27: The storefront of Popmart. By Adriana Duarte '27 Popmart, located in The SoNo Collection, a mall in Norwalk, CT, is a popular company that manufactures and sells character-based entertainment products and accessories. It focuses particularly on designer toys and collectibles often sold in blind box format, which keeps the figurine … Continue reading Popmart, a character-based entertainment, takes spotlight at The SoNo Collection
Photo taken by: Julissa Flores ‘25. Kristian Fearon '25 is getting a bad grade on her psychology notes. Throughout school, students often associate grades with defining how good they are in a subject. As I am finishing high school, however, I realized that maybe I actually am comprehending the information, but the tests are just … Continue reading Just because your grades are low doesn’t mean you don’t understand
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