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  • September 30Legendary strikes bears once more as golden stallion makes an appearance.
  • May 20Freshman student finishes entire book; English department left in shock.
  • May 20Plaid launch party set for Tuesday, May 27 at City of Asylum.
  • May 20Molloy Posner Hall renovations set to begin on June 1.
  • May 20WT sends wide-ranging slate of runners to PIAA track and field championships.
  • May 20WT senior prank not as funny as when they made the library light fixture a fish tank.
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VOICES

the student news site of Winchester Thurston School

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Brigid Bemer

Brigid Bemer, Production Manager

Class of 27

My go to karaoke song is Careless Whispers.

All content by Brigid Bemer
A Note on the New Hallway: A New Disciplinary Proposal

A Note on the New Hallway: A New Disciplinary Proposal

Brigid Bemer September 30, 2025

This fall, as students returned to campus, they were met with cafeteria renovations and the loss of a century. Once full of warmth and lovely memories of performances past, our foyer to the auditorium...

HUSTLE CULTURE: Saving WT From Bankruptcy

HUSTLE CULTURE: Saving WT From Bankruptcy

Brigid Bemer, Satire Editor April 29, 2025

As we enter a recession and tariffs on Jelly cats are through the roof, the whole world has been wondering how dear old WT will prosper. Well, we have come to answer: HUSTLE CULTURE. The following is our...

Our very own co-editor-in-chief "dancing" at semi-formal.

Semi Formal: A Night of Interdisciplinary Discovery

Maya Finke and Brigid Bemer March 14, 2025

After months of feining for some more fun after the riveting WT gym hoco, the student body was met with the night of their lives at semi-formal.  The night began with students tirelessly trying to...

Courses I Want to See at WT

Courses I Want to See at WT

Brigid Bemer, Satire Editor February 12, 2025

As course request season came and went, I began to see holes in the WT curriculum guide. I mean, with classes like “10th Grade Health Seminar” and “Geometry,” I am not exactly jumping for joy....

WT Band Releases EP: Bigfoot by giddyup

WT Band Releases EP: Bigfoot by giddyup

Brigid Bemer, Satire Editor December 19, 2024

As the lyrics “MISSED CALL, MISSED CALL, MISSED CALL, MISSED CALL” began to ring out from the stage my ears became forever blessed. It was a Friday night last April when giddyup debuted "Thank...

Thanksgiving Horoscopes

Thanksgiving Horoscopes

Brigid Bemer, Satire Editor November 25, 2024

Aries: Like many undiagnosed psychopaths, Aries once again signed up for the Turkey Trot this year. Hoping to gobble their way to victory and achieve a sub-10 5k, all they want for Christmas is for their...

"Why Cats Are Better than Dogs": an Analytical Breakdown

“Why Cats Are Better than Dogs”: an Analytical Breakdown

Brigid Bemer, Satire Editor September 30, 2024

Sitting at first place with over ten thousand more reads than the runner-up, Nur Turner's (Class of 2023) “Why Cats Are Better than Dogs” is the most-read article on the Voices website. After being...

https://www.cbc.ca/life/culture/fall-equinox-2023-horoscope-1.6971907

September Horoscopes: We’re So Back, Baby

Brigid Bemer, Satire Editor September 9, 2024

September Aries: Unable to resist their cultish inclinations they have joined soccer.    Gemini: After almost not making it through “August slipped away like a moment in time,” season,...

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Rick Sebak, Pittsburgh, and Me

Brigid Bemer, Satire Editor June 4, 2024

It was eight p.m. on a weeknight when I turned on the television to find Rick Sebak's “My Seven Weeks in Magee” playing on PBS. My brain was fried from another long day as a freshman, so I decided...

https://www.thesun.ie/fabulous/6400581/horoscopes-astrology-how-work-what-based-on/

Summer Horoscopes

Brigid Bemer and Claire Minnaert June 4, 2024

Aquarius: After backstage passes to JoJo Siwa’s performance at Pride fall into your possession, you might just find yourself becoming more than just a Siwanator. Let's just say JoJo’s next hit “I...

WT's Newest Band: Female Hysteria

WT’s Newest Band: Female Hysteria

Brigid Bemer, Satire Editor May 22, 2024

A new band has hit the WT music scene. Born out of Sunburst School of Music, Female Hysteria consists of four mysterious (you guessed it) females. Their debut was this past month at WT’s very own Live...

https://www.thesun.ie/fabulous/6400581/horoscopes-astrology-how-work-what-based-on/

April Horoscopes: Watch Out Singles!

Brigid Bemer and Claire Minnaert April 24, 2024

As we near the end of the school year the zodiac signs have been mysteriously possessed and have been saying some wild things. Here are some cringe-worthy pick up lines the zodiac signs will be using in...

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Why I Am Making the Switch to Digital Cameras

Brigid Bemer, Staff Writer April 1, 2024

iPhone camera is out and 2000's digital camera is in. Lately it has felt like the iPhone camera has become a little too good and makes every flaw ten times more noticeable. Making the switch to the slightly...

A Case Study on Pittsburgh's Fish Fries

A Case Study on Pittsburgh’s Fish Fries

Brigid Bemer, Staff Writer March 4, 2024

On February 14, 2024, Christians throughout the world observed the beginning of Lent, the 40 day period of prayer commemorating the time Jesus spent in the desert fasting and abstaining from temptation....

The Best Date Locations Near Winchester Thurston

The Best Date Locations Near Winchester Thurston

Claire Minnaert and Brigid Bemer January 29, 2024

We’re zeroing in on one of the biggest days for love in the year. We’ll give you three hints: its precursor is Groundhog Day; it’s not National Ferris Wheel Day; and it’s not the 3 month anniversary...

February Horoscopes: Uh Oh, Will Cupid Remember You This Year?

February Horoscopes: Uh Oh, Will Cupid Remember You This Year?

Brigid Bemer and Claire Minnaert January 29, 2024

Aquarius: It is your birthday season! As you approach the day of your birth you have been trying to gauge how many embarrassing photos your friends have of you. Let's just say it is not looking good...

These Horoscopes Will Ruin Your Winter Break

These Horoscopes Will Ruin Your Winter Break

Brigid Bemer and Claire Minnaert December 15, 2023

Aquarius: This month you secured a pair of mini Ugg boots before the holiday season crisis, or lack thereof. After weatherproofing (let's be real) your slippers, you are ready to go out into the world...

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WT’s Largest Class Reflects on High School

Brigid Bemer and Dylan Fayock November 13, 2023

Eighty-four freshmen. Three buildings. One High school. “On the first day of kindergarten, I walked in and said ‘Hi,’ to Elizabeth because we did fairy and gnome camp together. On the first day of...

November Horoscopes: Watch Out Cancers!

November Horoscopes: Watch Out Cancers!

Claire Minnaert and Brigid Bemer November 13, 2023

Aquarius: Mr. Svensson in his gladiator costume is their Roman Empire.    Pisces: This Black Friday you won’t find a Pisces anywhere near a store. Why? Because they know that cyber Monday...

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The Golden Bachelor: A Redefinition of Reality TV?

Brigid Bemer, Staff Writer November 13, 2023

This fall, the writer's strike ruined any chance of good new television. With low hopes, I resorted to religiously watching pre-financial crisis HGTV. That was before The Golden Bachelor aired. Joining...

XII Constellations of Zodiac and Its Planets the Sovereigns. Astrological Celestial Chart. (Ultraviolet Blueprint version).

October Horoscopes: You Won’t Believe These!

Claire Minnaert and Brigid Bemer October 16, 2023

Aquarius: You will be very shocked this month. You will be walking on eggshells until snowflakes hit the ground.    Pisces: You will have lots of gas station slurpees this month.    Sagittarius: You...

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