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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

High school students wonder how to pay for college. (Source: Isabella Endozo (III))

Dream School, Nightmare Cost

By Fathia Shodeyi (III), Staff Writer May 3, 2025

It is that gut-wrenching time to check your college decision letter. As you open the portal, a wave of excitement fills your body as you read the first word: “congratulations.” Reality, however, hits...

BLS student shows appreciation for the rain, skipping on the way to Ruggles! (Source: Isabella Endozo (III))

De Pluviae Natura: About the Nature of Rain

By David Wang (IV), Contributing Writer May 3, 2025

What are rainy days, really? Homer’s The Odyssey uses the word ‘doldrum’ to describe a place of dead wind and inactivity. For many, rainy days are doldrums. The dull gray skies make it easy to crawl...

Student catches up on sleep during the day. (Source: Sophia Knobel (III))

Let’s Get Ready for Bed!

By Jamie Ramirez (III), Contributing Writer May 3, 2025

Now that the frigid winter has passed, April is here and so is the start of warm weather. This calls for new beginnings and letting go of bad habits. Let’s not waste this exciting era on procrastination...

Due to opposing views, Columbia University is laced with controversy. (Source: Adam Gray)

Universities, Be Politically Neutral!

By Angelina Wei (II) & Benjamin Nguyen (III), Staff Writer and Contributing Writer May 3, 2025

With the continuous rise in controversial political issues—the Ukrainian War, the Gaza-Israel conflict, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportations, implementation of tariffs and changes...

Bike parking is always free for students and staff! (Source: Alex Le (II))

Bike for a Better You

By Harry Dinh (IV) & Bella Zhao (V), Staff Writer and Contributing Writer May 3, 2025

As the weather warms and the days lengthen, now is the time to start biking. Many have thought of biking around in a park, taking in the scenery and sunlight. Fewer students, however, have committed to...

BLS students complete assignments through Edpuzzles. (Source: Julianne Jang (IV))

Passive Learning Is a Massive Problem

By Ellie Fung (IV), Staff Writer May 3, 2025

It has been hours of studying for your AP World History test. You’ve watched all of Heimler’s History videos on the unit and are now quickly reading over your textbook. On the test, however, none of...

President Trump unveils his new “gold card” visa program. (Source: Reuters)

Gold Cards: Pay More, Stay More

By Meilin Sha (IV), Contributing Writer May 3, 2025

Students are being ripped off the streets. Visas of at least 300 international students have been revoked. The legal status of 530,000 Haitians, Venezuelans, Nicaraguans and Cubans has been removed. This...

Expensive, non-Chinese restaurants threaten longstanding establishments in Chinatown. (Source: Ben Choi-Harris (I))

Should Ethnic Enclaves Stay True to Their Roots?

By Hiba El Fatihi (III), Contributing Writer May 3, 2025

Chinatown, the North End and the Latin Quarter in Jamaica Plain: these neighborhoods and many others have become integral sections of Boston. They are known as ethnic enclaves, neighborhoods where most...

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks to news outlets. (Source: Evan Vucci)

Democracy, Not Kleptocracy: End Media Censorship

By Harry Dinh (IV) & Shefali Hurwitz (IV), Staff Writer and Contributing Writer March 26, 2025

“Breaking News: Another News Anchor Fired.” Since President Donald Trump took office for the second time, headlines like these have proliferated in the media, foreshadowing an alarming shift toward...

Duolingo is a fun way to learn new languages! (Source: Sophia Knobel (III))

Spanish or Vanish: Use Duolingo!

By David Wang (IV) & Bella Zhao (V), Contributing Writers March 26, 2025

Let’s be honest — learning a new language is hard. Traditional methods involve expensive classes, dense textbooks and hours of memorization with flashcards. In the past few years, however, one app...

Today’s superlatives look nothing like the ones from 2000. (Source: Sophia Knobel (III))

Spice Up Senior Superlatives!

By Fathia Shodeyi (III) & Anita Mei (III), Staff Writer and Contributing Writer March 26, 2025

“Best Pick-Up Lines.” “Most Likely to Win Survivor.” “Most Likely to Laugh at the Worst Possible Moment.” As seniors conclude their time in Boston Latin School, the yearbook serves as a final...

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