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The Student News Site of Darien High School

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The Student News Site of Darien High School

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Charlotte Ward

Charlotte Ward, Editor-In-Chief

Charlotte is a senior who started writing for Neirad as a freshman in the fall of 2019. She is also the Director of the National English Honor Society’s Writing Center, this year’s National Honor Society Historian, a Blue Wave Anchor, and a swimmer for Chelsea Piers Aquatics Club. Charlotte’s favorite food is sushi and her favorite music artist is Taylor Swift.

All content by Charlotte Ward
I combed through my March 2023 Spotify playlist to rank my top 10 favorite songs released this month.

My Top 10 Favorite Songs Released This March

Charlotte Ward, Editor-In-Chief
May 16, 2023
Senior Bradley Stevens will be spending his next four years preparing to serve our country as a member of Penn State's ROTC program.

Bradley Stevens: Selflessly Preparing To Serve Our Country

Charlotte Ward, Editor-In-Chief
May 12, 2023
NF's fifth studio album HOPE (his first full-length project since 2019) was released everywhere on April 7th.

NF Enters New Chapter With His Most Recent Album

Charlotte Ward, Editor-In-Chief
May 12, 2023
Singer Quinn XCII returns with his fifth studio album, The People's Champ.

Quinn XCII Releases New Album

Charlotte Ward, Editor-In-Chief
April 14, 2023
Four DHS students have been sharing takeaways from the Darien Youth Community Conversation with Darien parents and faculty.

DHS Students Present to Darien Parents and Faculty

Charlotte Ward, Editor-In-Chief
March 21, 2023
DHS students (from left to right) Apara Chandavarkar, Julia Erdlen, Charlotte Ward, and Sophie Curtis participated in a student panel at a recent Darien Thriving Youth Task Force meeting (Neirad staff)

Darien Thriving Youth Task Force Works to Amplify Teenage Voices

Charlotte Ward, Editor-In-Chief
February 15, 2023
The college process can be long and daunting, but it also can bring great reward (Charlotte Ward)

Looking Back on the College Process

Charlotte Ward, Editor-In-Chief
February 3, 2023
Spotify released its yearly recap, Spotify Wrapped, on November 30th.

The Best Songs From My 2022 Spotify Wrapped

Charlotte Ward, Editor-In-Chief
December 5, 2022
On October 21, Swift released her newest project, 10th studio album Midnights.

Taylor Swift’s 10th Studio Album Is Her Most Mature Record To Date

Charlotte Ward, Editor-In-Chief
November 10, 2022
The Truth About Your Junior Year

The Truth About Your Junior Year

Charlotte Ward, Editor-In-Chief
September 21, 2022
Front of Darien High School

DHS Enacts New Attendance and Free Period Policies

Charlotte Ward, Editor-In-Chief
September 19, 2022
A Lifelong Windows User Switches To The MacBook Universe

A Lifelong Windows User Switches To The MacBook Universe

Charlotte Ward, Editor-In-Chief
June 9, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has further heightened the "test-optional" movement.

The Story of “Test-Optional”

Charlotte Ward, Editor-In-Chief
May 25, 2022
author McManus

Karen M. McManus: Doing The Thriller Genre Justice

Charlotte Ward, Editor-In-Chief
January 13, 2022
Taylor Swift’s second re-recording is a colorful blend of humor and heartbreak.

Taylor Swift Releases Second Re-Recorded Album

Charlotte Ward, Editor-In-Chief
December 9, 2021
Proof That Music Makes Life Better!

Proof That Music Makes Life Better!

Charlotte Ward, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2021
Spotify Launches Brand New Features

Spotify Launches Brand New Features

Charlotte Ward, Pop Culture Editor
June 15, 2021
Quinn XCII Returns With His Fourth Studio Album

Quinn XCII Returns With His Fourth Studio Album

Charlotte Ward, Pop Culture Editor
May 20, 2021
NF Releases First Ever Mixtape

NF Releases First Ever Mixtape

Charlotte Ward, Pop Culture Editor
May 6, 2021
Taylor Swift Releases Her Second Album...Again, 13 Years Later

Taylor Swift Releases Her Second Album…Again, 13 Years Later

Charlotte Ward, Pop Culture Editor
April 28, 2021
Spotify or Apple Music: The Showdown

Spotify or Apple Music: The Showdown

Charlotte Ward, Pop Culture Editor
March 31, 2021
Taylor Swift Makes History At The 2021 Grammy Awards

Taylor Swift Makes History At The 2021 Grammy Awards

Charlotte Ward, Pop Culture Editor
March 17, 2021
Taylor Swift drops her second surprise album of 2020.

The World Didn’t Have To Wait “For Evermore”

Charlotte Ward, Pop Culture Editor
February 24, 2021
Gail Honeyman’s debut novel, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine.

Gail Honeyman’s Debut Novel Will Have Readers Experiencing More Emotions Than Ever Thought Possible

Charlotte Ward, Pop Culture Editor
February 5, 2021
Little Mix Leaves The Lion’s Den

Little Mix Leaves The Lion’s Den

Charlotte Ward, Pop Culture Editor
December 28, 2020
Ariana Grande’s 6th Studio Album Has Arrived!

Ariana Grande’s 6th Studio Album Has Arrived!

Charlotte Ward, Pop Culture Editor
December 1, 2020
COVID-19 And Its Impact On Mental Health

COVID-19 And Its Impact On Mental Health

Charlotte Ward, Pop Culture Editor
November 16, 2020
Taylor Swift is coming back better than ever with her 8th studio album.

Taylor Swift’s 8th Studio Album Is Being Called “The Album Of Her Career”

Charlotte Ward, Pop Culture Editor
September 23, 2020
Thoughtful birthday gifts from Perrin Trask and Olivia Maniscalo.

To All Freshman: Seniors Are Not Going To Bite You

Charlotte Ward, Writer
June 10, 2020
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