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The RoundUp

The Student News Site of Barrington High School

The RoundUp

Kaitlyn Witas

Kaitlyn Witas, A&E Editor

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Who wants Watermelon?

Who wants Watermelon?

Kaitlyn Witas, A&E Editor
Published April 23, 2024

Sitting in school for nearly 7 hours a day 5 days a week can catch up to students, especially for those without lunch hours. By the time you’ve completed the New York Times games and realize you still...

Tune into love

Tune into love

Kaitlyn Witas, A&E Editor
Published February 13, 2023

Valentine’s Day could easily be either your favorite day of the year or just the opposite if you don't have someone to share it with. However, maybe there is a simple solution to curing your Valentine’s...

Photo from IMDB.

Op-off: Is “The Nightmare Before Christmas” a halloween or christmas movie?

Kaitlyn Witas and Nadia Shirey
Published October 27, 2022

Halloween - Kaitlyn “Nightmare Before Christmas” is one of the best Tim Burton movies ever created. For those who don't know who Tim Burton is, he is a filmmaker whose movies consist of a Halloween-esque...

Upcoming production: James and the Giant Peach

Upcoming production: James and the Giant Peach

Kaitlyn Witas, A&E Editor
Published April 28, 2022

The fine arts students will be performing James and the Giant Peach on Thursday, April 28 at 7 p.m., Friday, April 29 at 7 p.m. and Saturday April 30 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m in the auditorium. Tickets can...

The teenage nicotine abuse epidemic: A story of getting help

The teenage nicotine abuse epidemic: A story of getting help

Kaitlyn Witas, A&E Editor
Published April 26, 2022

“It sometimes feels like you can’t breathe,” junior, unnamed source said. “You can’t think, you can't focus. Your only focus is getting that next fix.” The list of places in which one can...

Holiday homes around Barrington

Holiday homes around Barrington

Kaitlyn Witas, A&E Editor
Published December 22, 2020

Barrington resident Sarah G. shares her magical spirit with others through her decorations outside of her house. She kept her decorations simple but classy, making it pleasing to the eye. “I teach...

Review: Once Upon A Time in Hollywood

Review: Once Upon A Time in Hollywood

Kaitlyn Witas, A&E Editor
Published December 22, 2020

Charles Manson is one of the most infamous names in American history. He was a cult leader who convinced his followers to enter the home of Hollywood actress Sharon Tate and murder her, her friends and...

POTW: Chicago promotes voting

POTW: Chicago promotes voting

Kaitlyn Witas, A&E Editor
Published November 15, 2020

Although this sign is not found in Barrington, the message of the importance of voting is something that people all across the country have heard. Voting is what determines the future for students, teachers,...

Cross country coronavirus

Cross country coronavirus

Kaitlyn Witas, A&E Editor
Published October 12, 2020

Amongst a worldwide pandemic, athletes and coaches all across America have been affected by COVID-19. In Barrington particularly, a cross country runner for the Barrington Freshman/ Sophomore team had...

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