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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

Topol Fellows give their presentations to students during Human Rights Day. (Source: Catherine Cox (I))

Topol Fellows Lead Human Rights Day

By Rachel Starr (I) & David Wang (IV), Staff Writer and Contributing Writer May 3, 2025

On March 20, Boston Latin School celebrated Human Rights Day, an annual tradition dedicated to educating students about global issues and world peace. The event was organized by the Topol Fellows, a group...

The BLS powerlifting team flexes their medals! (Source: Elaine Lin (IV))

Boston Latin Lifts Above the Competition

By Christina Luo (III) & Isabelle O’Donnell (III, Contributing Writers May 3, 2025

The Boston Latin School powerlifting team achieved great success in the 2025 USA Powerlifting High School Nationals in Appleton, Wisconsin, winning the Girls’ National Championship and the Combined (Boys’...

Students in Mr. Beyer’s creative writing class practice playwriting! (Source: Alan Zhao (III))

Mr. Beyer’s Creative Writing Class Is in the Limelight!

By Isabella Connelly-Dow (II) & Lily Bradley (VI), Contributing Writers May 3, 2025

From talking planets to sentient robots to oil rigs, there are no dull topics when it comes to the stories of students of Boston Latin School English teacher Mr. Richard Beyer’s creative writing class....

(Source: Ken Carl)

Shaping Sound and Shattering Ceilings: A Conversation with Mei-Ann Chen

By Alice Li (III), Head A&E Editor May 3, 2025

Meet Maestra Mei-Ann Chen: a world-class conductor who is breaking boundaries in the conducting industry. Chen was born in Taiwan and moved to Boston to study music at the age of 16. In 2005, she won the...

Kodo’s use of Japanese percussion instruments engages audiences. (Source: Robert Torres)

Kodo: A Beating Heart of Japanese Culture

By Bridget Blair (III), Staff Writer May 3, 2025

On March 8, the Japanese Drumming Ensemble, also known as Kodo, performed in the Boston Latin School auditorium. Students enjoyed a lively two-hour performance featuring singers and traditional Japanese...

All aboard the New Bedford express! (Source: MBTA)

MBTA Launches New Commuter Rail

By Ryan Liu (V) & Eric Zhang (V), Contributing Writers May 3, 2025

For the first time in 65 years, residents in southeastern Massachusetts have a Commuter Rail service connecting them to Boston via the South Coast Rail line. The MBTA announced on March 25 that a new...

Neighborhood News Spotlights

By Ross Wilson (II), Head News Editor May 3, 2025

Downtown: The first annual Duck Boat Pull was held on Sunday, April 12 in Boston Common to benefit youth sports. The event consisted of teams of ten people attempting to pull duck boats around a course....

Mr. Tran shows his solidarity with the BTU by wearing his union shirt. (Source: Abrielle Huang (V))

Boston Teachers Union Bargains Contract

By Weian Xue (III) & Risa Goldfeld (III), Staff Writer and Contributing Writer May 3, 2025

After over a year of negotiations, the Boston Teachers Union (BTU) and Boston Public Schools (BPS) have tentatively agreed on a new contract for BPS employees. This new contract is effective from September...

Ms. Pierce phones in her beloved 4 p.m. announcement. (Source: Ben Choi-Harris (I))

A Day with Ms. Pierce

By Amy Dai (V), Contributing Writer May 3, 2025

“Good afternoon students, it is now 4:00 P.M...” Does that sound familiar? For many of the Boston Latin School students who stay after school, this announcement over the intercom not only signifies...

Students receive baked goods after getting a bingo! (Lauren Dong (III))

National Honor Society Hosts Bingo Fundraiser

By Xintong Guo (II) & Trinity Ngo (II), Staff Writers May 3, 2025

On April 3, the Boston Latin School chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) hosted a Baked Goods Bingo event for its members to provide a community service opportunity for it’s members and a sweet...

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