The Lobby Observer

What I’ve Learned about White Privilege

Caroline White '21, Co Editor

June 16, 2020

The first time I heard the term white privilege was during middle school. My friends used to tease me about being a “rich white girl,” and sometimes they’d equate my family’s financial status to our white privilege. Until re...

WHS Co Editors Editorial

June 3, 2020

Racial Injustice: 5 Ways Teens Can Stand Up, Speak Out, and Take Action

June 1, 2020

Opinion: Missed Opportunity: Trump Botches Possible Defining Moment

Alex Badger, Co Editor

April 28, 2020

The Covid-19 crisis is steadily evolving over time, and is rising at an unparalleled pace; however, this unprecedented development cannot justify the complete mishandling of this health crisis by the American government. The...

Opinion: The continued wait for sports to return

Eli Richman, Contributing Writer

April 27, 2020

I hate to break the bubble of sports fans, especially as I, myself, am obsessed as they come; but unfortunately our beloved leagues, teams, and favorite athletes will not be returning anytime soon. Some modified ideas have been...

A WHS Senior’s Thoughts on Being Home During the Pandemic

March 22, 2020

Opinion: Coronavirus Cancels WPS–a Healthy Choice

Adam Dapolite '20, Opinion Editor

March 13, 2020

Even though there are no confirmed cases in Westborough, I was not surprised to hear that Westborough Public Schools (WPS) would be closed as a precautionary measure against COVID-19 which is more commonly known as coronavirus....

Our Culture’s Relationship with Abusive Dead Celebrities

Caroline White '21, Contributing Writer

February 26, 2020

I’ve always been taught to never let a man (or woman) make me do things that I don’t want to do or treat me in a disrespectful or violent manner. Over the past few years, the importance of respect and consent has been heavily...

The Path to Peace: Middle East Peace Plan is Personal

February 26, 2020

Eli Richman '20 On January 28, 2020, seventy five years and one day after the liberation of Auschwitz, President Trump put forth his long awaited Middle East peace plan in Washington alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...

What Kobe Meant To Me

Ethan Steinberg '21

February 26, 2020

Kobe Bryant passed away on January 26, 2020, in a helicopter crash that killed himself and his daughter Gianna, as well as 7 others. The NBA world was taken by shock as Kobe Bryant was an icon in the basketball world and a role...

Cultural Notice: Black History Month

Kyla Kamugu '21, Contributing Writer

February 26, 2020

It is that time of year when love is in the air and the whole month has been dedicated to love and the history of black people. Happy Black History Month! It is a way for society to say that we have this time and this time only...

Your Racist Actions Speak as Loud as Your Words

Anonymous '23

January 23, 2020

Note: This is the second opinion article written by this student and their life experience regarding racism. Racism--some people say it used to be a big problem; however, it is still very much a problem. People assume since...