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The Argo

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The Argo

The Student News Site of Boston Latin School

The Argo

(Source: BPS Budget Office)
BLS Budget Balances Out
By Weian Xue (III), Meilin Sha (IV) & Stephany Zhu (II), Staff Writers and Contributing Writer

For the 2026 fiscal year, Boston Latin School’s budget will increase by approximately 240,000 dollars for a total of over 20 million dollars. Of the...

Historical black figures are seen marching. (Source: Universal History Archive)
Black History Month at BLS
By Thomas Blanchet (II), Contributing Writer

Over the course of Black History Month, which is Feburary, Boston Latin School Black Leaders Aspiring for Change and Knowledge (B.L.A.C.K.) led BLS in...

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A&E
BLS Big Band smiles before their Mingus competition performance. (Source: Charles Mingus Institute)
Big Band Delivers at Mingus
By Sophia Knobel (III) & Kaya Ertan (IV), Contributing Writers

The Charles Mingus Festival and High School Competition, named after legendary jazz bassist and composer Charles Mingus, is one of the most prestigious...

Kendrick Lamar stands among dancers in the formation of the American flag. (Source: Doug Mills)
Kendrick Lamar and the Great American Game
By Kenneth Cacho-Bermudez (II), Staff Writer

On February 5, Kendrick Lamar graced the Super Bowl LIX with his Apple Music halftime show, becoming the first solo rapper to lead a Super Bowl show. It...

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks to news outlets. (Source: Evan Vucci)
Democracy, Not Kleptocracy: End Media Censorship
By Harry Dinh (IV) & Shefali Hurwitz (IV), Staff Writer and Contributing Writer

“Breaking News: Another News Anchor Fired.” Since President Donald Trump took office for the second time, headlines like these have proliferated in...

Duolingo is a fun way to learn new languages! (Source: Sophia Knobel (III))
Spanish or Vanish: Use Duolingo!
By David Wang (IV) & Bella Zhao (V), Contributing Writers

Let’s be honest — learning a new language is hard. Traditional methods involve expensive classes, dense textbooks and hours of memorization with flashcards....

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BLS girls’ fencing team smiles after winning the state title! (Source: Darshan Riveratan (VI))
Girls’ Fencing Stays ‘En Garde’ and Wins States
By Ashley Alvarez-Tompson (IV) & Julianne Jang (IV), Contributing Writers

A prestigious school such as Boston Latin School offers a plethora of rigorous sport programs. The BLS girls’ fencing team is an excellent example: they...

Ms. Foley shows off a trophy from her high school hockey career. (Source: Ben Choi-Harris (I))
Ductus Exemplo: Teachers in the BLSA Hall of Fame
By Elizabeth Noronha (II) & Ladan Mohamed (IV), Contributing Writers

The Athletic Hall of Fame is a great honor awarded to graduated student-athletes and coaches by the Boston Latin School Association (BLSA). This year,...

Seventh and eighth graders cheer at the annual pep rally. (Source: Alex Le (II))
Pack the Den!
By Sameena Ballal (III) & Mariam Abdulle (IV), Staff Writer and Contributing Writer
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Our Most Recent Paper!
2025 January
Spotlight on Carina Szocik (I)
Spotlight on Carina Szocik (I)
By Sophia Knobel (III) & Kaya Ertan (IV), Contributing Writers
(Source: Shawn Exilus)
Spotlight on Henning Washington (I)
Spotlight on Sam Chen (I)
Spotlight on Sam Chen (I)
By Roan Wilcox (II) & William Liyuan (II), Forum Editor and Contributing Writer
ASK H.I.M.
ASK H.I.M.
By Hayden Cooper-Dupont (I) & Islay Shilland (I), Creative Consultants • February 9, 2025

How do I get over embarrassing moments that keep coming back to haunt me? M: It’s like this question was made for me. If you spend at least...