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Racist, Homophobic Graffiti Found In Arlington High School's Gender Neutral Bathroom: Officials
Arlington Public School officials are educating and offering students support after racist and homophobic graffiti was found in Arlington High School's gender neutral bathroom last week. School officials found the graffiti plastered in one of the bathroom's stalls on Wednesday, March 8, according to a letter from Principal Matthew Janger obtained by Daily Voice. Janger feared that the graffiti was visible for most of the day before officials found and removed it. "Sometimes incidents go unreported, even when they appear to be widely known," Janger said. "In this case, it appears that s…
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Possible Edible Sends Boston Middle Schooler To Hospital: Officials
One student was taken to the hospital after multiple middle school students in Boston ingested what school officials believe were cannabis-infused food items, otherwise known as edibles. The incident happened at the Maurice J. Tobin School in Roxbury on Monday, March 6, according to a letter from Principal Natasha Halfkenny. The impacted students were seen by the school's nurse before the one student was taken to a local hospital for further treatment. The student's condition was unspecified. "As caring adults and parents, you play a crucial role in helping influence your student’s deci…
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'Borgs' At Early St Paddy's Day Party At UMass Amherst Send 28 To Hospital
More than two dozen students were hospitalized following early St. Patrick's Day celebrations at a university in Western Massachusetts that featured a dangerous drinking trend that is sweeping the nation. University of Massachusetts Amherst said Amherst Fire handled 28 transports for alcohol intoxication during off-campus gatherings on Saturday, March 4, the school said in a statement. Authorities said many students were carrying plastic gallon containers, believed to be "borgs." Borg stands for "black out rage gallons," and contain a mix of alcohol, electrolytes and water. The purpose…
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Body Found Outside Central Massachusetts High School: Police
Authorities are investigating after a body was found outside of a high school in Central Massachusetts this weekend. Auburn Fire responded to a report of an unresponsive man located in the driveway of Auburn High School around 6:35 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, Auburn Police said on Facebook. On Sunday at 6:35 a.m., Fire Personnel responded to the Auburn High School, 99 Auburn Street, for a report of an... Posted by Auburn MA Police Department on Sunday, February 26, 2023 The man was pronounced dead on scene and the area around the school was closed until 10:30 a.m. to deal with the situati…
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Services Soar After Man Jumps To Death Off Boston University Campus Building
A university in Boston is offering extra support to students after a man allegedly committed suicide by jumping from one of the buildings on campus this week. The man leapt from the 26th floor study lounge at Boston University's Student Village II residence hall, located at 33 Harry Agganis Way, on Wednesday night, Feb. 13, BU Today reports. The 33-year-old from Cambridge, who was not fully identified, is not affiliated with the school, a university spokesperson confirmed to Daily Voice. BU ALERT: There is police activity at 33 Harry Agganis Way due to an ongoing investigation. The a…
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'Swatting' Hoax Threats Send Multiple Massachusetts School Into Lockdowns
Multiple Massachusetts schools have been forced into lockdowns because of fake gun and bomb threats, otherwise known as "swatting" incidents, over the past four days. "Swatting" is defined as "the action or practice of making a prank call to emergency services in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of armed police officers to a particular address," according to Oxford Language. These incidents have seen an uptick across the Commonwealth in the wake of the deadly shooting at the Michigan State University on Monday, Feb. 13 in which three students perished. T…
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Wesleyan University Student-Athlete Dies In Skiing Accident
A junior at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, has died after a ski accident. Jack Seivwright was studying abroad this semester, the university said in a statement. The accident happened on Sunday, Feb. 12. "Known on campus as a student-athlete who brought people together, he will be sorely missed by many," Wesleyan's statement said. "We offer our condolences to Jack’s family, friends, and loved ones." A native of Elmore, Vermont, Seivwright was a member of the soccer team during his freshman year in 2020-21. “Jack was a ball of energy who loved being active and spending tim…
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Wayland Schools Have 'Hostile Work Environment,' Superintendent Says
A superintendent who was placed on administrative leave following an incident in which he was the target of racist graffiti filed a discrimination complaint saying his school district fosters a "hostile work environment" and subjected him to unlawful discrimination on the basis of race. A spray-painted, overtly racist message targeting Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy was discovered on a community pool wall in Wayland around 7:30 a.m. on December 21, 2023, as reported by Daily Voice. The graffiti said "OMAR = N****R," according to a complaint Easy filed to the Massachusetts Commission Against …
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Meat Cleaver Among Several Weapons Taken From Students At 2 Boston Schools
Several weapons – including a meat cleaver, a TASER device and a knife – were recovered from students at two Boston schools this week, according to officials and reports. First, a knife was confiscated from a student at the James Condon School in South Boston on Thursday morning, Feb. 9, school officials confirm to Daily Voice. No injuries were reported and the student could face disciplinary action, Principal Carlitta Camillo said in a statement. "We wanted to let you know about this incident in the interest of open and transparent communication," Camillo said. "We also want you to know…
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Ex-Everett Schools Chief Convicted Of Groping Female Employee: DA
The 79-year-old former Everett Superintendent of Schools was convicted on Thursday, Feb. 9, of groping a female employee multiple times in 2017 and 2018, authorities said. He faces more accusations from other women as well. Frederick Foresteire was sentenced to 18 months in prison, where he will serve 90 days with the remainder of his time being suspended for two years, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said. He must stay away from his victims, and he is required to register as a sex offender. Foresteire had a long career in education and served as superintendent for…
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Randolph Teacher Sent To Hospital After Drinking 'Unknown Substance' In Coffee
An investigation has been launched after an elementary school teacher was brought to the hospital after drinking an "unknown substance" in their coffee this week. The teacher at Donovan Elementary School in Randolph was taken to Milton Hospital around 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, according to a letter from Principal Beth Gannon. Gannon said the decision to transport the teacher was made "out of the abundance of caution" for their health after consulting with the school district. The teacher's condition was not known. Well isn’t this an interesting chain of event at a Randolph Public…
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School Closings: List Grows As Subzero Temperatures Approach Massachusetts
As dangerous wind chills and subzero temperatures are expected to move through the state, many Massachusetts school districts are closing for the day on Friday, Feb. 3. The National Weather Service predicts the lowest wind chills could be between -15 and -45 degrees Fahrenheit from Friday night into Saturday morning. Isolated power outages and snow squalls are expected and the risk for frostbite will also be high. Dangerous Wind Chills Fri-Sat across southern New England. Isolated power outages possible due to strong winds. A few isolated snow squalls possible late tonight into early …
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