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Labels assigned to refugees versus migrants are often ambiguous, and people can find themselves using offensive language.

[Photo] Asylum seekers, refugees and migrants: what is the difference and why is it important to understand?

Michelle Ruget, Contributing Writer
November 19, 2024
Martin Luther King Jr. day was focused around reflecting on the legacy and life the civil rights leader. The day consisted of an assembly where students and teachers shared speeches and poems. The speakers had a range of voices: some called for action and some celebrated the civil rights movement.

[Photo] MLK day celebrates and remembers the civil rights leader

Ravin Bhatia, News Editor
January 27, 2024
Long a waited album from Metro Boomin "WE DON'T TRUST YOU" came out Mar. 22, 2024 including many collaborations.

[Photo] “WE DON’T TRUST YOU” loses listeners’ trust in creating a well produced album

Laura Cleves, DEI Managing Editor
April 10, 2024
Created by artist Seth Eastman in 1851, the painting “Ball Playing among the Sioux Indians” depicts a group of Indigenous people in the midst of a competitive ball game.

[Photo] The Indigenous history of Lacrosse

Seth Wolpowitz and Marcus Peng
November 21, 2023
In October 2022, Heath Principal Asa Sevelius officially announced that Heath Elementary School would change its name. Since then, the Student Renaming Committee, composed of current and former Heath School students, has taken action to progress this process.

[Photo] Heath Elementary School announces name change

Kiran Bhatia, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
Students in Social Justice Leadership took a field trip to the Massachusetts Correctional Institution, a medium security prison alongside Project Youth, a program run by MCI-Norfolk.

[Photo] Social Justice class gains insight into incarceration

Ravin Bhatia, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
In 1657, the Massachusett Tribe was forced to move to Ponkapoag, modern-day Canton area. Ponkapoag was established as a “praying town” to convert Indigenous people to Christianity.

[Photo] The Massachusett people

January 18, 2023
With stunning CGI and a captivating plot, Director James Cameron brings to screen the entrancing "Avatar: The Way of Water."

[Photo] Avatar: The Way of Water makes a splash

Lia Fox, Arts Editor
January 9, 2023
Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Downey Sr. attend a red carpet event together.

[Photo] Robert Downey Jr. and Sr. bond and reflect over life’s work in “Sr.”

Audrey Garon, News Managing Editor
December 30, 2022
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[Photo] Drake and 21 Savage return to their roots with “Her Loss”

Benjamin Kaplan, Sports Managing Editor
November 18, 2022
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[Photo] The Fragile Femme: sports culture at the high school

Jordan Liss-Riordan, Opinions Managing Editor
October 26, 2022
Harry Styles has come a long way from his origins as a member of the popular boyband "One Direction," but that growth doesn't carry through in "Harry's House."

[Photo] Harry Styles’ extensive sampling in “Harry’s House” stunts a distinct style

Maddie McLaughlin, Staff Writer
June 23, 2022
25 year old pop star Lorde performed at the Boch Center Wang Theatre in downtown Boston on Tuesday, April 12 and Wednesday, April 13.

[Photo] Lorde enchants Boston with “Solar Power”

Eleanor Bergstein, Arts Editor
April 17, 2022
Government-ordered street signs in Ukraine direct the Russian military to leave the country with obscenities.

[Photo] Russia’s brutal attack on Ukraine

Julius Arolovich, Contributing Writer
April 29, 2022
Beginning Saturday, Mar. 12, people will no longer be required to wear a mask in indoor public spaces, regardless of vaccination status.

[Photo] Brookline Department of Public Health rescinds town-wide indoor mask mandate

Anya Rao, News Editor
March 9, 2022
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[Photo] Madlib strays from his usual mood with new “Sound Ancestors” album

Max Jepsen, News Editor
March 17, 2021
The lack of AP English classes at the high school suggests a disregard for English as a reputable subject.

[Photo] The Fragile Femme: The Disregard for English Class

Jordan Liss-Riordan, Opinions Editor
November 22, 2021
"Squid Game" was released in Sept. 2021 and is now streaming on Netflix

[Photo] “Squid Game” captivates audiences with exciting characters and unique plot

Benjamin Kaplan, Sports Editor
September 20, 2021
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[Photo] Which Taylor Swift Album are You?

Sophie Schulman-Cahn, Opinions Editor
November 3, 2021
Sometimes I Might be Introvert was released on Sept. 3, 2021. The lyrics are endlessly entertaining and profound, as Simz looks deeply into herself, her relationships and the wider world around her.

[Photo] Sibmiatu’s “Sometimes I Might Be Introvert” is her most ambitious and well executed album

Max Jepsen, News Managing Editor
October 12, 2021
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was released on Sept. 3 and is the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

[Photo] “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” strays from typical Marvel movies

Charlotte Dresser, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2021
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[Photo] Olivia Rodrigo shows potential with debut album “SOUR”

Zoe Panzarino, Staff Writer
July 3, 2021
The high school's production of "The Little Mermaid" makes excellent use of Zoom through a pre-recorded performance that transports audiences away from the snowy outdoors.

[Photo] “Little Mermaid” provides virtual escape from challenging times

Andi Lowe, Staff Writer
January 29, 2021
“Chemtrails Over the Country Club,” Del Ray's seven studio album, was released on March 19, 2021, with “Let Me Love You Like a Woman” as the promotional single.

[Photo] Del Ray experiments with a different sound in “Chemtrails Over the Country Club”

Anastasiya Semyannikova, Arts Editor
May 1, 2021
More frequently known for its dance challenges and humorous videos, social media platform TikTok offers a wide variety of content. More recently, the emergence of cooking content -FoodTok- on the platform has led to the proliferation of recipes. Arts editor Anastasiya tried some of the most popular recipes to see just how good they are.

[Photo] TikTok provides not only entertainment but also amazing recipes

Anastasiya Semyannikova, Arts Editor
April 6, 2021
Indie musician Phoebe Bridgers in a concert. Bridgers released her latest EP, "Copycat Killers" in early November.

[Photo] Bridgers’ new EP demonstrates her musical skill

Anastasiya Semyannikova, Arts Editor
December 17, 2020
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[Photo] Soccer star Rapinoe’s new memoir, One Life, provides inspiration for all

Eleanor Bergstein, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
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[Photo] The Power of Comedy: Hulu Recommendations

Jade Kwitkiwski, Arts Managing Editor
May 11, 2020
This graph depicts the annual GDP, CO2 and CO2/GDP changes since 1990.

[Photo] COVID-19 leads to decrease in global carbon emissions

Luca Kelley Nielsen, Staff Writer
April 29, 2020
The Buddhist Club, founded by junior Vivian Suhanosky, involves meditation and discussion. Suhanosky founded the club as a way of dealing with stress.

[Photo] Buddhist club helps students deal with stress

Josh Mandl, Staff Writer
April 25, 2018
Multiple bands and performers performed at the monthly Open Mic in March. The atmosphere of the event was warm and inviting, complete with comfortable couches for the audience.

[Photo] Review: Open Mic

Dan Friedman, Staff Writer
April 10, 2018
Star Wars: The Last Jedi, directed by Rian Johnson, is the eighth main installment in the Star Wars movie series. The movie features an intriguing story line and vivid performances by actors.

[Photo] Movie Review: The Last Jedi

Tina Little, Staff Writer
January 17, 2018
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