Beekeeping: This course is perfect for students who have always harbored a secret desire to explore the hidden world of bees. At first seemingly frightening insects, bees are actually complex creatures and crucial pollinators. Basic safety procedures for interactions with these insects, techniques for harvesting honey, and other important skills will be taught during this…
Twelve Ways to Avoid Boredom in Quarantine
As we’re about to enter the third week in self-isolation, I’m sure all of us are starting to get an extreme case of cabin fever. As the days go by, people are losing the motivation to get dressed, get out of the house, and perform the basic tasks that they’ve done everyday previously without thinking….
Positivity in the Time of the Coronavirus
Last month, when I wrote an article about how to remain positive during difficult times, I had no idea that the world would be in the situation it is in now because of the coronavirus pandemic. Students in Marblehead Public Schools have not had school since March 12th and will not return until at least…
The American Stimulus Package: How Similar is it to Andrew Yang’s Universal Basic Income?
The House of Representatives just approved a two trillion dollar stimulus package that will give many Americans $1,200. It is meant to ease the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has closed thousands of businesses and cost millions of Americans their jobs and paychecks. If you’re familiar with the former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew…
Unpopular Opinion: This Snowstorm Really Isn’t That Bad
Listen. We understand that our current superintendent is relatively new and only here for a few more months, but this is getting ridiculous. It’s now our eighteenth snow day in a row, and there still has not been one flake! We’ve now lost Good Friday, Easter, and April Vacation over this so-called “blizzard.” This is…
The World is Falling Apart, but “It’s Not That Big of a Deal”
Mr Bauer has recently announced that he will step down as principal of MHS in order to pursue a career in gymnastics and extreme sports, having been seen leaving Marblehead High School doing sick skateboard tricks while carrying a boombox playing the eurobeat song “DEJA VU” by Dave Rodgers. Also, teachers are now required to…
The Sun Is Also a Star: Movie Review
After finally reading The Sun is also a Star, a #1 New York Times best-seller written by acclaimed author Nicola Yoon, I understood the hype surrounding it. This novel is the perfect hopeless romantic fairytale that also tackles topical issues like deportation and racial prejudice. It is told from many perspectives, from the bus driver…
MHS’s Peter/Wendy Makes it to Dramafest Semi-finals
On February 29th, Marblehead High School’s drama club competed in the Massachusetts Theater Guild Festival at Winthrop High School. They went against seven other high schools, including Rockport High School, Melrose High School, Salem Academy, Medford High School, Salem High School, Winthrop High School, and Lynn Classical High School. For Dramafest, there are many rules…
As the Coronavirus Spreads, Here’s What You Need to Know
A study showed that 10% of the world believes that the coronavirus comes from the beer brand Corona. Hopefully, you are more informed about the virus than these people! As the number of coronavirus cases reaches 100,000 worldwide, the fear of this virus is rising significantly and many myths have been presented. In this article,…
A Way for Good Deeds to Get Around
As we all know, giving back to our community will help everyone in the long run. One town-based organization that strives to better our community is SPUR. SPUR is an organization of people who are dedicated to making a visible difference in the lives of everyone in our community. They are extremely passionate about volunteering…