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The RoundUp

Mia Rao

Mia Rao, Print Editor-in-Chief

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The Barrington 220 district administrative center, at 515 W Main St.

April 7 Board of Education Meeting Highlights

Mia Rao, Print Editor-in-Chief
Published April 22, 2026

The Board of Education hosts their regular sessions at the school district office, located across the street from Barrington High School. These meetings are open to community members outside of the educational...

Juniors Saranya Dontharaju, Yalini Sundar, Olivia Yoon and Ayra Bhatty (left to right) pose for a photo at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas for the HOSA International Leadership Conference in 2024. This year, they competed in the preliminary round of the MRC Partnership event, which involved assisting with public health crises and emergency preparedness. Photo courtesy of Yalini Sundar, ‘27.

Emergency Preparedness Education

Mia Rao, Print Editor-in-Chief
Published January 30, 2026

Having the courage to stand up in emergency situations can be difficult for adults, let alone high schoolers. Yet that’s exactly what juniors Ayra Bhatty, Saranya Dontharaju, Yalini Sundar and Olivia...

Opened chip bags and a coffee cup are strewn across the table beside a Jimmy John’s delivery bag. The RoundUp editors ordered this food during the layout of their third print issue.

DoorDash Dependence

Mia Rao, Print Editor-in-Chief
Published December 11, 2025

Nearly everything can be done on an iPhone, from playing Candy Crush to ordering hot food delivered in a matter of minutes to your own home. This allows Americans, including students, to place delivery...

Photo illustrated by Ruby Nass,'26.

Service Suspended?

Mia Rao, Print Editor-in-Chief
Published October 28, 2025

The President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) recognized hundreds of thousands of students nationwide for their commitment to service. Presented by the Points of Light Foundation, the award was granted...

Above is the cover photo for The Summer I Turned Pretty

The Summer I Turned Confused

Mia Rao, Print Editor-in-Chief
Published September 16, 2025

Every Thursday, like clockwork, the school is abuzz with whispers of Belly's latest shenanigans from the Wednesday night episode release. For me, every episode ends the same way: screaming as the credits...

Empathy for Epilepsy

Empathy for Epilepsy

Mia Rao, Print Editor-in-Chief
Published June 10, 2025

The Fournier family gathers around the hearth, sitting beside a tall fir tree adorned with various ornaments. One moment, freshman Royal Fournier was celebrating with his family. But the next, his body...

Photo courtesy of Roxxem.

Music Madness

Mia Rao, Print Editor-in-Chief
Published March 20, 2025

While sports fanatics overanalyze basketball games in the spirit of March Madness, nearly 800,000 French students around the world are creating their own brackets. Only instead of shooting hoops, the...

Badminton: Bringing the Heat

Badminton: Bringing the Heat

Mia Rao, Print Editor-in-Chief
Published February 27, 2025

A conical shaped object soars through the stale air of the gym. Two pairs of eyes stare at the shuttlecock, (colloquially known as a birdie), tracking its swift movements from the backcourt to the...

 Sabrina Carpenter poses for a photo. She is a popular singer who is well known for her stylish, side-swept curtain bangs. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Curtain Bang Craze

Mia Rao, Print Editor-in-Chief
Published January 29, 2025

As we ring in the New Year, should we leave this vintage trend in 2024, or should we continue the curtain bang craze? It’s the 1960s, and you are yearning for a new and exciting hairstyle: a look...

Nailed It!

Nailed It!

Mia Rao, Print Editor-in-Chief
Published January 9, 2025

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Aleksandra Bordeinanu has fostered a love for nail art throughout the entirety of her high school career. From the cost saving benefits to...

From Papers to Practice

From Papers to Practice

Mia Rao, Print Editor-in-Chief
Published December 3, 2024

High school students are all too familiar with the stereotypical portrayal of teens in the film industry. These movies feature impersonal characters whose entire personality is defined by their status...

A flipped car from a major accident is visible in the driver’s side mirror, showing severe damage.

Road Risks

Mia Rao, Print Editor-in-Chief
Published October 19, 2024

My body collides with the interior of the vehicle. My shoulder slams against the window with a resounding thud, the impact sending shock waves throughout my body. Blaring car horns and the echoes of my...

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