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Winthrop High School's Premier News Site Since 2019

The Viking Times

Winthrop High School's Premier News Site Since 2019

The Viking Times

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Hello! My name is Aminata Barry but I go by Amina for short. I am a junior at Winthrop High School, and this is my third year with the Viking Times. I am so excited to be writing for another year and I...

Hi there! My name is Safi Barry and I am a current sophomore at WHS. This is my first year contributing to The Viking Times, and I couldn't be more excited to share my love for writing. Other than The...

Hello!  My name is Shannon Raneri and I am a senior at Winthrop High School.  I am an avid writer and I am very happy to contribute my writing to The Viking Times, our Winthrop community, and beyond. ...

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Why Katy Perry’s Space Mission Was Astronomically Out of Touch
Chelsea Long, Writer • April 18, 2025

On April 14, 2025, Katy Perry boarded Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission, joining a crew of six women– including journalist Gayle King, philanthropist Lauren Sánchez, aerospace executive Aisha Bowe, activist...

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The Detention of Rumeysa Ozturk and the Threat to Free Speech
Chelsea Long, Writer • April 4, 2025

On March 25, 2025, Tufts University doctoral student Rumeysa Ozturk was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Her arrest came in the wake of her pro-Palestinian activism, including...

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Dust Storms, Wilfires, Tornadoes: Natural Disasters Strike Mayhem Across the U.S.
Mackenzie Lynch, Writer • March 21, 2025

Death tolls have risen to over 40 people after dust storms, wildfires, and several tornadoes have raged through multiple states. Wildfires, also known as forest fires, are uncontrolled flames in an...

Capturing the Heat: My View From Behind The Lenses at Arizona State

Recent Sports Stories

Winthrop High School is Diving Into Lacrosse Season

April 18, 2025

As winter sports come to a close, spring sports quickly take center stage, and with their arrival, lacrosse...

NCAA Championship Rundown: Who Were The Winners and Losers?

April 11, 2025

Final Four weekend came and went. It gave viewers thrilling games, magnificent wins, and heartbreaking...

Going to the Winthrop High School vs. Dedham Boys Hockey State Championship

March 21, 2025

This game was beyond exhilarating. I was assigned to film the game and I knew I had to get there early....

Dubai Chocolate: What is it? And is it Worth the Hype?

Recent Opinion Stories

The Best Desserts In Town

May 9, 2025

If you haven’t tried these baked goods…what are you waiting for? Zaineb Fawzi, a student at Winthrop...

Measure Your Life In Love

May 9, 2025

May 6th, 9 PM, Eastern Standard Time. "From here on in, I shoot without a script". I think there is...

Why Katy Perry’s Space Mission Was Astronomically Out of Touch

April 18, 2025

On April 14, 2025, Katy Perry boarded Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission, joining a crew of six women– including...

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