John Curtis, Freshman On October 7th, the freshman class at MHS had an election for their class officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. On that day, we listened to the candidates’ speeches, and then we voted on who we wanted for each position via a Google Form sent to our cell phones. The first…
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Friends of the Performing Arts
Ila Bumagin, Junior We all know that the performance is just the tip of the iceberg. But what really goes on behind the scenes in the Marblehead Performing Arts Department? Beyond the hard work of all the students and teachers, a small group of hardworking parents has emerged to boost the program, and to keep…
The Husky
Aislin Freedman, Junior Many people have heard of the Husky, and all their notorious shenanigans and cute howling, but how much do you actually know about the breed? Huskies are sweet and loving dogs, even if they are a bit headstrong at times. A few reasons why you should consider a husky in your next…
Your Computer, Under the Hood
Michael Piper, Senior You probably spend at least an hour a day on some kind of computer, be it a phone or laptop or desktop. But how well do you know your devices? Maybe all you do is browse the internet and social media, or maybe you are fluent with your operating system. You may…
Upcoming Midterm Election: Gubernatorial Race
Zoe Gast, Senior On November 8th, our state will hold the election for our new governor. Tasked with filling the shoes of Governor Charlie Baker, our current governor since 2015, the two candidates have a challenging race ahead of them. Baker has been an outlier within the Massachusetts government as a Republican governor in one…
Wake Up, it’s Fall
Mona Gelfgatt, Junior Ah, the smell of pumpkin pie coming from the kitchen. The view from your window of the leaves turning red. The apple cider brewing on the stove. The flannels and sweaters creeping their way out of the closet. You know what time it is? It’s fall! Now summer might have its warm…
Novos Baianos – Acabou Chorare Album Review
Benny Burns, Senior I am reviewing Acabou Chorare by Novos Baianos. It was released in 1972. There are 10 songs and the album goes for nearly 40 minutes. The album has been rated very positively over the years, with Rolling Stone even naming it the number one Brazilian album in 2007 on their list, “The…
The Books of my Summer
Katherine Jenkins, Senior As we advance deeper and deeper into fall, reflecting on the past season is inevitable. While summer is the perfect time to catch up on reading, it can also be chaotic and hard to find the time. My summer was amazing overall, but I did not find the time to read quite…
Lionfish – a Tedious, Invasive Species
Ila Bumagin, Junior Here in New England, when our fish die, we flush them down the toilet. In Florida, they throw them into the ocean. From the get go, you might be able to see why this is a problem. It messes up the ecosystem, the environment, and the economy. The species Lionfish live happily…
Bros Movie Review
Benji Boyd, Sophomore The LGBTQ community did not need the movie Bros. When I first heard about this movie, I completely misjudged it. I assumed, based on the trailer, the movie poster, and the title, that this was going to be the kind of gay movie that a straight person with ‘dark humor’ would write:…