Malden City Councillor-at-Large Karen Colon Hayes (left) is shown with Malden High School Social Science educator Kerry Veritas, right, who is the advisor for the MHS Feminism Club. Councillor Colon Hayes was elected in November and in January began her first year on the Council. She visited Malden High School on January 26 and spoke to members of the Feminism Club, interacting with students and discussing various topics, including local municipal government and her role as a City Councillor. (Advocate Staff Photo)