By: Aislin Freedman, Sophomore Looking for your next high-fantasy read? Well look no further! Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes is a novel that will grab you and not let go. The book takes place on the continent of Mytica, across the three countries of frozen Limeros, dying Paelsia, and flourishing Auranos. Watchers live in a…
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MHS Student Editorial — Dance Is a Sport!
By: Abby Lemieux, Junior Is Dance a Sport? How much longer will this controversy surrounding dance continue? Some people agree that it is a sport while others disagree. According to Webster.com, a sport is an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment. Dance…
Interview with Mr. Crowley
By: Ila Bumagin, Sophomore Mr. Crowley is a man of few words, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have a lot to say. Those who have had him as a teacher know his deep love of history and his self-proclaimed “soft side.” Mr. Crowley has been working at Marblehead High School since 2000, and this…
Randy’s Market Music Review
By: Benny Burns, Sophomore I am reviewing Randy’s Market by producer dream beach. The album consists of 10 songs and has a runtime of 19 minutes and 1 second. It was released on February 25, 2022 by the Danny Brown led collective Bruiser Brigade. It was executive produced by Danny Brown and mastered by Raphy….
MHS Outdoor Classroom
By: Tyler Earp, Freshman The outdoor classroom at the high school is currently underused and has deteriorated over the years. My name is Tyler Earp and I am working on my Eagle Scout Project, which will be improving the outdoor classroom area of MHS. The project will do this in three ways: site conservation, building…
Mamma Mia!: A Brief History
By: Miranda Connolly, Senior What makes something iconic? What makes something go down in history? Both of these questions can be answered by taking a look at the band ABBA, one of the most successful bands in the history of mankind. Although the band was formed in 1972, they released their most recent album, Voyage,…
Elections in the Philippines
By: Michael Piper, Junior On May 9, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. won the Philippines presidential election, triggering protests from activists concerned about human rights and democracy in the region. Marcos Jr, who goes by his nickname “Bongbong,” is the son of the former dictator Ferdinand Marcos, who ruled the Philippines under martial law from 1972 to…
Album Review – Lifted
By: Benjamin Burns, Sophomore I am reviewing the new album Lifted by Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews. It was released on April 28, 2022 by the famed record label Blue Note. There are featured artists on the album, but the main performer throughout the album is Andrews. I thoroughly enjoyed this album, and it exceeded my…
The Number Three
By: Aislin Freedman, Sophomore If you’ve ever read Harry Potter by J.K.Rowling, or Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan, or A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle, then you may have noticed a pattern. These three books have three main characters, or main trios. Three is also the number of primary colors, both in light and…
Met Gala 2022
By: Mona Gelfgatt, Sophomore The Met Gala is held annually on the first Monday of May in New York, and this year it did not cease to impress us! It is a glamorous fashion show where you’ll see the most beautiful, extravagant, and some-times the most unexpected outfits. This year’s theme: Gilded Glamour. Gold dresses,…