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The Argo

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The Argo

The Student News Site of Boston Latin School

The Argo

Students from Class I and II “light it up” with their phone flashlights! (Source: Lauren Dong (III)
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
By Weian Xue (III) & Constance Fang (IV), Staff Writer and Contributing Writer

On January 17, Boston Latin School students participated in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) celebration, featuring performances and events from...

Malfunctioning heaters cause temperatures to drop after returning from winter break. (Source: Ben Choi-Harris (I))
Back-to-School Heating Malfunction
By Amanda Ajdini (I) & Christina Luo (III), Contributing Writers

On January 6, Boston Latin School students and staff returned from winter break to a frigid building as administrators navigated miscommunication with...

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A&E
Viewers photograph Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian, the viral banana duct-taped to a wall. (Source: Cindy Ord)
Banana, Banana on the Wall
By Lauren Dong (III) & Sophia Knobel (III), Contributing Writers

As you’re scrolling through your feed, a striking headline catches your eye: “Viral banana artwork duct-taped to wall sells for $6.2M.” Obviously,...

Diamond Album: SZA’s LANA
Diamond Album: SZA’s LANA
By Julia Morellato (III) & Michael Nguyen (III), Contributing Writers

On December 9, 2022, Solána Imani Rowe, more commonly known as SZA, released her album SOS, which contains songs such as the vulnerable “Open Arms,”...

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BPS schools shut down due to a lack of student enrollment. (Source: Brigitte Currier (III))
Consolidation is Key: Close Dilapidated BPS Schools
By Elaine Lin (IV) & Bella Zhao (V), Contributing Writers

Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper, with the support of Mayor Michelle Wu, recently announced the closure of four schools: Community Academy...

Students watch the viral Skibidi Toilet series. (Source: Weian Xue (III))
From “Delulu” to “Demure”: The Impact of Brain Rot
By Hiba El Fatihi (III) & Fathia Shodeyi (III), Contributing Writers

“Rizz,” “fanum tax,” “skibidi toilet,” “huzz.” Although meaningless at first glance, these words, among many others, are ways of communication...

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Max Mendoza (II) shoots a free throw at a home game against Concord-Carlisle. (Source: Alex Le (II))
Boys’ Basketball Dribbles Towards Success
By Simon Hay-Sutton (II) & Joseph Day (II), Staff Writer and Contributing Writer

After 11 games, the Boston Latin School boys’ basketball team continues to excel and is charged to earn a top spot in the Massachusetts Interscholastic...

Athletic trainer Courtney Mulkerrin supports student athletes. (Source: Alex Le (II))
Wellness Wins, Thanks to the BLS Athletic Trainer
By Alice Fragasso (II), Julianne Jang (IV) & Eleanor Park (IV), Contributing Writers

In an environment like Boston Latin School with many highly competitive and physically demanding sports, having an athletic trainer is a huge advantage....

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Our Most Recent Paper!
2024 March
(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
Spotlight on Zach Chen (I)
Spotlight on Zach Chen (I)
By Roan Wilcox (II), Forum Editor
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...