By: Amy Warab, Freshman Everyone’s talked about the significance of Senior Prom for our high school graduates of 2022; the party, the location, and the fact that it went viral in the sports news industry for being the first prom ever to be held at Fenway Park during a Red Sox game… but what about…
Category: Opinion
Falling Kingdoms Review
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…
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…
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…
Take a Hike
By: Mona Gelfgatt, Sophomore Whether it’s a staycation or a vacation, get out of bed and take a hike. Spring is springing. The birds are chirping, the sun is rising, and trees are finally blooming. Why stay in bed when that’s what you do every day? The best way to get out there and get…
Lessons in Greek Mythology: Hubris
By: Aislin Freedman, Sophomore If you read, hear, or learn about almost any Greek myth, then you may have realized that there tends to be a pattern in the themes, or messages, of the stories. This common theme revolves around one word – hubris, and why you should stay away from it. To quote Percy…
Inventing Anna: 21st Century Con
By: Miranda Connolly, Senior Anna Delvey was in the spotlight of New York. She was a rising socialite with dreams of starting her own social club, the Anna Delvy Foundation. All she needed was a small loan of 40 million dollars. However, Anna Delvey doesn’t exist. Instead, there is Anna Sorokin, who was born in…
The Benefits of Walking
By: Sofia Bottari, Freshman Walking is on track to being the most effective “wonder drug” we have. Former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Thomas Frieden is confident that walking is a reliable medicine. While walking increases weight loss and fitness, it decreases depression and anxiety as well. Through this simple…
CODA Movie Review
By: Benji Boyd, Freshman Did anyone actually watch the Oscars? Or did we all just witness the oddest celebrity moment since Bernie wore those gloves and call it a night? Well, if you did stick around, you might recall that the winner of Best Picture was the movie CODA, the story of a hearing girl…
The Sophomore Slump
COVID ripped away the chance of finishing your first year of high school like ripping off a Band-Aid, and now you feel stuck. How can you make sophomore year successful if you have spent most of it trying to get your WiFi to work right before you log onto your Zoom classes for the day?