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The Argo

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...

BLS's Yellow Submarine Improv Troupe wraps up a spectacular performance! (Source: Lauren Dong (III))

Please Welcome…The Yellow Submarine Improv Troupe!

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

After meeting in the Black Box every Monday and Thursday since September, the Yellow Submarine Improv Troupe showcased their craft in their first improvisational show of the year on January 10. The show...

Restaurants & Cafes Around Boston

By Alexandra Lee (I) & Lauren Dong (III), Staff Writer and Contributing Writer May 3, 2025

Shopping small is not limited to one day in November! Visit these five food spots to satisfy your stomach and give back to the local community. Every establishment on this list is small-business-owned...

Frank Ocean features in a snippet posted by his rumored boyfriend Payton Talbott. (Source: Payton Talbott)

Frank Ocean Makes New Waves with Snippet

By Kenneth Cacho-Bermudez (II) & Michael Nguyen (III), Staff Writer and Contributing Writer May 3, 2025

On March 14, an unreleased Frank Ocean song surfaced in the Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Payton Talbot’s vlog. The 36-second snippet ignited a massive uproar across social media. Ocean’s...

ASK H.I.M.

ASK H.I.M.

By Hayden Cooper-Dupont (I), Islay Shilland (I) & Milda Miranda (I), Creative Consultants May 3, 2025

Q: I feel like I’m getting more and more distant from one of my closest friends. I love her, but sometimes spending time with her is so exhausting. I feel like she always dominates the conversations...

April Crossword

By Alex Le (II), Head Cruciverbalist May 3, 2025

(Source: Disney)

Snow White: A Modern Reflection

By Julia Morellato (III) & Griffin Hastings (III), Staff Writer and Contributing Writer May 3, 2025

A reimagined classic Disney film, Snow White, was released on March 21, although controversy surrounding it began much earlier. On par with Disney’s recent trend of creating live-action remakes of their...

(Source: Hulu)

“Kidfluencer” or Puppet?

By Katie Hurley (II), Contributing Writer May 3, 2025

From Piper Rockelle to 8 Passengers, big name YouTube channels with massive followings have been posting content for years, vlogging everything from learning how to ride a bike to bra shopping for the...

(Source: Marlee Kula)

Ethel Cain’s Upcoming Album and Tour

By Shirlyn Wang (III), Contributing Writer May 3, 2025

If you like Southern gothic vibes, beautiful lyricism and powerful invoking messages, then you will love Ethel Cain. Ethel Cain is a character created by Hayden Anhedönia, a transgender woman from Florida,...

Boston Calling Music Festival hosts famous artists Luke Combs, Avril Lavigne and more in their 2025 lineup. (Source: Alive Coverage)

The Annual Boston Calling Festival is Coming to Town!

By Lara Glaum (II), Contributing Writer May 3, 2025

Each year, during Memorial Day weekend, the city of Boston comes alive with live music at what many call “New England’s #1 music festival”—Boston Calling. This three-day event, which debuted in...

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