The Official Newspaper of Marblehead High School
For those of you like me, it is a struggle to begin something the day that it is assigned, or even that weekend, whether it be for school, a job, or anything else you do not want to do, but must complete. You tell yourself that you will do it eventually, or you make yourself…
We all want something in our lives. We are consumed by the desire to be successful, to be praised, to be loved. We have these goals in our lives that seem to dictate our every action. What do I want my future to be? What do I need to do to get there? How will…
Calling all sophomores and juniors! The Rotary International Organization invites you to apply for this year’s Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), a weekend leadership conference! For three days this May, participants can engage in indoor and outdoor activities that promote teamwork and foster lifelong leadership. Taking place in the supportive environment of Camp Glen Brook,…
With April just around the corner, it seems only appropriate to understand the origins of the pesky little brother of holidays– April Fools’. Also known as All Fools’ Day, this holiday’s roots have been speculated upon by many a historian. While it is true that the exact origins are unknown, the holiday can generally be…
Over the years, there have been many great authors who have had unconventional cures for writer’s block. The German poet Friedrich Schiller would leave apples in a drawer in his writing desk and let them rot because the smell helped him work. Dan Brown, author of The Da Vinci Code, hangs upside down from gym…
You’re standing in line at the supermarket, waiting for the person in front of you to finish unloading his cart. The multitude of women’s magazines catch your eye, so you take one off the shelf and flip through it. In between pages of models sporting bikinis and gazing seductively alongside Giorgio Armani’s newest fragrance are…
On Friday, March 15 in New Zealand, there was a shooting at two mosques in the city of Christchurch. The death toll has risen to over 50 people. A 28-year-old Australian man was charged with murder. New Zealand’s Prime Minister promises that the laws surrounding semi-automatic guns will change. The loss of the 50 people…
Imagine turning on the radio to hear a new song. As the music swells, the melody reveals another artist on the track, and you consider the value of this addition. In the profit-motivated, mainstream music industry, interpersonal collaboration is fairly common. Yet when the persons involved are carefully groomed prize winners, collaboration is a…
Childhood has changed over the past fifty years. It is evident in our schools, our policies and in particular, our playgrounds. The world is centered around ensuring the safety of children, but are we truly helping kids by keeping them safe? In a classic playground, there are few moving parts. Most modern structures are made…
Five days. Four nights. That was all that it took for me to fall in love with Mexico City. The second I hopped into a taxi I felt transported. Adobe buildings in a variety of vibrant yellows, oranges, pinks, and reds lined the streets. The scents of savory meats, fiery sauces, and fresh fruit filled…