The Official Newspaper of Marblehead High School
When production company A24 announced the opportunity for 100 schools to host free screenings of this summer’s indie hit, Eighth Grade, MHS sophomore Ann Sabin was inspired. Eighth Grade follows the final week of middle school for Kayla, the film’s overwhelmingly relatable protagonist. Kayla’s quirks resonate with viewers of all ages, but Sabin knew the…
Several weeks ago, the town of Marblehead enacted a pilot program that prohibits all drivers from taking a right on red when exiting the Marblehead High School Parking lot. Such a decision is well supported by the local police department that considers such a turn to be a safety concern in that drivers are often…
Technology has become increasingly popular over the past few years. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter are so engraved in people’s lives that a we feel anxiety simply by going a day without our phones attached to our hands. Just recently, I overheard two girls talking about their Snapchat streaks. One girl was worried, telling the…
On October 27, 2018, anti-Semite Robert Bowers opened fire on worshippers at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With an AR-15 and three handguns, Bowers murdered 11 people and injured six more as they began their morning Shabbat services. As the nation mourns the eleven Americans who lost their lives in this hate crime, we can’t…
If only one thing, Generation Z is aware. A product of this generation’s connection to technology, Generation Z has unprecedented access to knowledge. This availability results in awareness of cultural differences, scholarly achievement, and global issues. Often this awareness comes with understanding, another product of technological engagement. An informed perception of the world allows Generation…
It’s fall of my Senior year. The pressure is on. As the early action and early decision college application deadlines approach, the stress levels of the senior class are skyrocketing. Adults warned me the college process would be stressful, but I never could have imagined the overwhelming tension in the air. Fortunately, no Senior is…
Last Wednesday, October 24th, members of the Freshman class participated in a Day of Service. The goal of this day was to give back to the community in several different ways. Students from the Freshman class were chosen due to their ability to work well amongst each other. The first step of the Day of…
Every sport in one way or another involves a mental element. No athlete’s performance is based purely on one’s physical capabilities and no team’s success is simply a result of players who are in the best shape to perform. While athletics are by the literal definition “physical sports and games of any kind” any athlete…
“Fall Go Green and Help Clean” was the mantra this past Sunday, as my dad and I participated in the annual SPUR cleanup. Organized by SPUR volunteer organization, this was a large scale effort to pick up trash and debris from selected beaches and open spaces in Marblehead, Salem, Nahant, and Swampscott, to keep our…
There are plenty of things and places you can go during the halloween season but Salem is where it’s all happening. In Salem, you will experience a one of a kind Halloween. There are many activities to do in Salem throughout the spooky month of October. Some things you can do in Salem is visit…