The Harrovian
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The Harrovian is a weekly newspaper published by Harrow School
during term time "as an organ of record, and a forum for comment, debate and expression of individual opinion within the school". All articles are published anonymously, except for letters which are signed, though until recently with false names. The Harrovian is printed on cream paper and is usually 8 A4
sides long (including photos).
Articles are written on any topic. There are comment articles on current affairs, reports on school trips, society meetings and concerts amongst other things as well as the results of school matches. The only regular columns are 'Here and There' which reports on achievements of Old Harrovians, staff weddings/babies and other notable events, and 'The Strutt' (after John William Strutt 3rd Baron Rayleigh OH) which is a scientific column set up in 2011. There have been and are other columns that persist for a term or so and then die out. For example satire columns such as the current 'Spyglass' column, recipe columns ('Two Fat Ladies') and university advice.
The Harrovian has been published under various guises and titles for over 200 years. Previous titles include 'The Tyro' or 'The Record'. Almost all have survived in bound versions, though the earliest are simple Latin
or Greek
translations. At times through its history there have also been supplements, notably the War Supplements informing of the situation of Old Harrovians.
Other periodicals published by Harrow School are Goulash
(a satire magazine), The Harrow Record (a twice-yearly roundup), Harrow Prep Schools Newsletter (essentially propaganda to attract potential new boys from prep schools) and 10 Miles to London (creative writing, etc. by boys), however, the current creative writing weekly is called The Peachey.
Harrow School
Harrow School, commonly known simply as "Harrow", is an English independent school for boys situated in the town of Harrow, in north-west London.. The school is of worldwide renown. There is some evidence that there has been a school on the site since 1243 but the Harrow School we know today was...
during term time "as an organ of record, and a forum for comment, debate and expression of individual opinion within the school". All articles are published anonymously, except for letters which are signed, though until recently with false names. The Harrovian is printed on cream paper and is usually 8 A4
ISO 216
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sides long (including photos).
Articles are written on any topic. There are comment articles on current affairs, reports on school trips, society meetings and concerts amongst other things as well as the results of school matches. The only regular columns are 'Here and There' which reports on achievements of Old Harrovians, staff weddings/babies and other notable events, and 'The Strutt' (after John William Strutt 3rd Baron Rayleigh OH) which is a scientific column set up in 2011. There have been and are other columns that persist for a term or so and then die out. For example satire columns such as the current 'Spyglass' column, recipe columns ('Two Fat Ladies') and university advice.
The Harrovian has been published under various guises and titles for over 200 years. Previous titles include 'The Tyro' or 'The Record'. Almost all have survived in bound versions, though the earliest are simple Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
or Greek
Greek language
Greek is an independent branch of the Indo-European family of languages. Native to the southern Balkans, it has the longest documented history of any Indo-European language, spanning 34 centuries of written records. Its writing system has been the Greek alphabet for the majority of its history;...
translations. At times through its history there have also been supplements, notably the War Supplements informing of the situation of Old Harrovians.
Other periodicals published by Harrow School are Goulash
Goulash
Goulash is a soup or stew of meat, noodles and vegetables , seasoned with paprika and other spices. Originating in Hungary, goulash is also a popular meal in Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Romania, Scandinavia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and the north-eastern Italian region of Friuli Venezia...
(a satire magazine), The Harrow Record (a twice-yearly roundup), Harrow Prep Schools Newsletter (essentially propaganda to attract potential new boys from prep schools) and 10 Miles to London (creative writing, etc. by boys), however, the current creative writing weekly is called The Peachey.