The Quill, Vol. 62, No. 4, Published Wed., Jan 21, 2026

The fourth issue of the school year was published on January 21. Learn what's new at the Coop after the holiday season!

• Cover: IB Diploma Candidates Submit Extended Essays
• Cover: Program helps Hawks earn missed credits
• Cover: Sophomores explore areas of interest through Personal Project
• NEWS: School nurse now covering multiple schools, pg 2
• NEWS: Muslim students find community in new group, pg 2
• NEWS: Room gives Muslim students chance to pray at school, pg 2
• NEWS: Get Ready guides Hawks toward post-graduation plan, pg 2
• NEWS: Teens need help maintaining good diet, pg 3
• NEWS: Part 1 of 2: Teachers utilize lunch period in different ways, pg 3
• NEWS: Climate trends promising active winter weather, pg 3
• NEWS: Avoiding common mistakes can ensure health in winter, pg 3
• OPINION: Moving to four-day week has pros, cons, pg 4
• OPINION: Starting new year with resolutions not always smart, pg 4
• OPINION: Digital pass system seems to be working at Cooper, pg 4
• OPINION: Turning in work late is a habit to avoid, pg 5
• OPINION: Facing loss is a central step in moving on, pg 5
• OPINION: Choosing one's post-graduation path can be stressful, pg 5
• OPINION: Conferences still serve a useful function for high schoolers, pg 5
• VARIETY: Singers carol at teachers' homes, pg 6
• VARIETY: Premier Performers, pg 6
• VARIETY: Life remains a wonderful holiday classic, pg 7
• VARIETY: Mystery game fans will like Elmwood Trail, pg 7
• SPORTS: Early snow aids Nordic skiers, pg 8
• SPORTS: Cooper Competitors, pg 8

You can read the new issue HERE. 

And you may have missed our publishing announcement of issue 3 on December 17, 2025 . You can catch up and read that issue HERE.