Author: MHS Headlight

Marblehead’s Annual Rainy Carnival by Teagan Freedman, Sophomore Last weekend was the annual Marblehead carnival, May 8 to May 11th. The event, a fundraiser for the high school’s junior class, brought out families, teens, and longtime residents. Despite starting with rain like many past years, we were lucky enough for it to end later Saturday,…

Reconfigurations of Body Horror in The Shrouds by Nathaniel Carper-Young, Junior The term “body horror” is thrown around a good deal in contemporary film spaces. It generally refers to a subgenre of horror films that eschew the various nasties (supernatural or otherwise) typically prevalent in horror in favor of terror evoked directly from images of…

Senior Stuff: A Guide To The End Of Senior Year by Benji Boyd, Editor-in-Chief, Senior With the end of the school year coming up fast, it seems like there’s a new senior-themed event going on every day. Here’s a list of coming and ongoing attractions so you can keep track. Senior Project Every year, seniors…

Fascinations with Ritual in Afternoons of Solitude by Nathaniel Carper-Young, Junior Just before the screening began, director Albert Serra—often noted for his idiosyncratic introductions and Q&A sessions—offered to the audience the following rumination: “maybe the cinema should corrupt us.” Initially, I thought this statement somewhat vague, platitudinous, and even pompous: what kind of artist has…

Marblehead Schools Flag Policy by Teagan Freedman, Sophomore The Marblehead school’s flag policy has been under debate recently. Many people thought that the old policy had too many restrictions, calling it “flag censorship policy”. The students wanted to have a say in what flags could be hung around the school. Being an active part in…

Hadestown: Behind the Curtain By Georgia Marshall, Assistant Editor, Sophomore Every spring, the MHS Drama Club puts on a musical for the whole town to enjoy. While a large chunk of the community knows about and attends the shows, so much beyond what is seen on opening night is put into the performances. Members of…

Sophomore Semi 2025 by Georgia Marshall, Assistant Editor, Sophomore This past Friday, on March 14 at 5:45 pm, the sophomore class of 2025 congregated in the MHS Field House to be transported to Tupper Manor. After weeks of anticipation, anxious buzzes of excitement echoing through the hallways, and photos of dresses, suits, jackets, shoes, and…

A Brief History of Graffiti: Art or Vandalism? by Anna Baughman, Sophomore We’ve all seen graffiti, whether it be on the side of buildings, in subway stations, on boxcars. It is a controversial form of expression, and while some view it as a legitimate form of art, many see it as illegal vandalism that damages…

What You Need To Know About Spring Athletics Registration, by Nassa Warab, Freshman With spring just around the corner, spring athletics are already on the horizon. This year’s sport selection consists of baseball, softball, lacrosse, outdoor track, tennis and sailing. Interested in joining? Here is what you need to know about registering. On the Marblehead…

The Science Behind Fashion by Georgia Marshall, Assistant Editor, Sophomore Ever notice how you feel more confident when you wear bold colors? Or how slipping into your favorite dress instantly makes you want to twirl? Or, on an opposite note, how wearing the same old sweatpants on repeat all week drains your motivation? It’s not…