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The Argo

The Student News Site of Boston Latin School

The Argo

Staying Positive about Politics

By Angelina Tang (II), Contributing Writer November 30, 2024

With our country’s current political climate, it is no surprise that students are worried: important policies like Roe v. Wade have been overturned, and the incoming Trump administration’s plans for...

Gretchen Curran (I) works on their college applications in the Schawbel Center. (Source: Brigitte Currier (III))

Spike Out or Strike Out in College Admissions

By Angelina Wei (II), Staff Writer November 30, 2024

Congratulations! You have been accepted into your dream school. The all-nighters and countless cups of coffee that you have dedicated to your grades, extracurriculars and passion projects have truly paid...

BLS step squad prepares for their annual school-wide pep rally performance.(Source: Ben Choi-Harris (I))

Breaking the BLS Bubble 101

By Fathia Shodeyi (III), Contributing Writer November 30, 2024

Craning your neck to catch a glimpse of the step team, you turn and see hundreds of other smiling, purple-clad classmates. It’s pep rally day, and school spirit is at its peak. But this event is a rarity....

Jacey Thai (II) works at her tipped barista job. (Source: Alex Le (II))

Tip Your Hat to Service Workers: Pay Them More!

By Elaine Lin (IV), Contributing Writer November 30, 2024

Question Five of this year’s state ballot questions called for the minimum wage of tipped workers to be gradually increased over the course of five years until their wages become equal to the state minimum...

P. Diddy memes circulate social media platforms. (Source: Lauren Dong (III))

P. Diddy Memes: A Slippery Slope

By Brandon Flores (II), Staff Writer November 30, 2024

Baby oil. What once was an innocuous household product is now synonymous with rapper Sean Combs, also known as P. Diddy, who kept a stash of more than 1,000 bottles at his home for use during his infamous...

A student enjoys the warm sun on an autumn day. (Source: Isabella Endozo (III))

Warm Feelings for Warm Weather

By Ellie Fung (IV), Contributing Writer November 30, 2024

When people think about fall, they usually envision steamy pumpkin spice lattes, apple picking and raking leaves. Days of warm, summery weather? Not so much. That, however, has been the reality of the...

The Argo editors prepare for the first issue of the year! (Source: Lauren Dong (III))

Join the Argo!

By Mark Snekvik (I) & Ariel Mura (I), Head Forum Editor and Assistant Forum Editor October 1, 2024

Do you love to write? Take photos? Make cute Canva posters? Are you passionate about what’s happening at Boston Latin School and the world around you? And finally: Do you love Insomnia Cookies? If the...

Dear Harris: Less Coconut Trees, More Policies

By Roan Wilcox (I) & Annie Dai (II), Head Forum Editor and Assistant Forum Editor October 1, 2024

From the day Vice President Kamala Harris became the presumptive Democratic nominee, social media feeds have been awash in memes, sound bites and “vibes.” Noticeably absent is what political campaigns...

UC Berkley students protest the university’s actions. (Source: Garth Eliassen)

Protect the Right to Peacefully Protest

By Angelina Wei (III), Staff Writer July 31, 2024

In the past year, academic institutions have been the centers of activism, witnessing a multitude of protests over various issues. Demonstrations over the Israel-Palestine conflict have been especially...

Students munch on chips in the dining hall. (Source: Weian Xue (IV))

“Big-Backed”: Funny or Problematic?

By Fathia Shodeyi (IV), Contributing Writer July 31, 2024

Generation Z (Gen Z) is often described as “woke,” taking pride in their knowledge of current events, racial prejudice and discrimination. The “cancel culture” era between 2020 and 2022 is a perfect...

Doja Cat arrives at the Met Gala in a unique wet t-shirt look. (Source: John Shearer)

The Met Gala: All Hype, No Help

By Victoria Liu (IV), Contributing Writer July 31, 2024

Zendaya strides in with a stunning, glittering blue gown. Cardi B’s glamorous dress floods the ground like a dark, rolling storm. Doja Cat struts in with … a wet T-shirt? You’ve just tuned in to...

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