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The Argo

The Student News Site of Boston Latin School

The Argo

The Student News Site of Boston Latin School

The Argo

Students enjoy their lunches in a more COVID-safe outdoor setting. (Source: Regina Chiem (I))

Do Your Part to Get Us Back to Normal

By Alice Han (I) and Alessandra Woo (IV) September 28, 2021

With school starting and COVID-19 cases still high, Boston Latin School’s crowded staircases and close proximity continue to mirror some of the dangers of March 2020. As the new group of sixies, Class...

With universal Chromebooks, students now must decide whether to type or handwrite class notes. (Source: Karen Dong (II))

Taking Notes? Use a Computer, Skip the Paper

By Jack Trapanick (I) and Cinly Mo September 27, 2021

This year, along with a flood of modifications to regular, in-person learning, Boston Latin School students have also encountered a huge shift toward more digitized learning. Though teachers before the...

Giving POC Meaningful Representation in the Media

June 18, 2021

Remember watching Jessie or Bunk’d? They were often considered “comfort shows,” as many Disney films are. Eyes that have been opened to normalized racism, stereotypes and bias, however, are beginning...

Vaccine Mandates Won’t Help Vaccination

By Selina Tang (III), Staff Writer June 18, 2021

All over social media, students have been flaunting their COVID-19 vaccination cards to show off their new freedom and safety from the virus. Not all have been vaccinated, however, due to a wide variety...

No, Commit Culture Is Not Toxic

By Jessie Wang (IV), Assistant Forum Editor June 18, 2021

If you log onto any form of social media around mid-April, you might be swarmed with college decision reactions featuring ecstatic students celebrating acceptances to their dream schools. That is commit...

Yes, Commit Culture Is Toxic

By Cinly Mo, Staff Writer June 18, 2021

Graduation season is here, and one question looms over the majority of the senior class — where will they commit to college? Constant questioning and unsolicited advice overwhelms them every day, from...

Let’s Make This Our Last Month of Virtual School

By Hannah Stoll (V), Staff Writer June 18, 2021

Boston Public Schools is currently exploring a possible full-time “virtual school” option for the 2021-2022 school year. This proposal would be very similar to what Boston Latin School employed prior...

Building Solidarity between Communities of Color

By Fiona Yuan (IV), Staff Writer June 18, 2021

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month this past May, it is crucial to highlight the importance of building solidarity among minority communities. Building solidarity is...

Working During the Summer: The Sacrifice Is Worth It

By Gabriela Vasquez (II), Contributing Writer June 18, 2021

As the year comes to an end, Boston Latin School students count down the days until they can finally begin their long awaited summer vacation. Most years, around this time, the halls become emptier,...

Equip Students with the Emotional Tools to Succeed

By Catherine Wang (III), Staff Writer June 18, 2021

One of the pillars of the Boston Latin School mission statement is to provide its students with “preparation for successful college studies.” While our guidance counselors are very well-versed...

As the 2020-2021 school year comes to a close, seniors are now preparing to transition into college. (PC: Andre Weiss)

Class of 2021 Deserves Sympathy

By Alice Zhang (I), Staff Writer April 18, 2021

Even with the successful virtual music nights and family feud Zoom show, many experiences for the Class of 2021 have been disappointingly lackluster and an anticlimactic way to end our four- or six-year...

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