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The Argo

The Student News Site of Boston Latin School

The Argo

The Grinch plots against the holiday festivities of Whoville. (Source: Everett Collection)

“Maybe Christmas Doesn’t Come From a Store”

By Anneliese Yu (IV), Assistant A&E Editor January 20, 2025

Ever since Dr. Seuss debuted the classic character, the Grinch, he has become deeply ingrained in our culture as the antithesis of the Christmas spirit. While the Grinch’s villainization has provided...

Jacob Shi (II) shocks Kanav Vashishth (V) with his Secret Santa gift! (Source: Meilin Sha (IV))

Secret Santa is Superb!

By Ailin Sha (I), Head News Editor January 20, 2025

55 gallons of heavy duty diesel engine oil. Chocolate mint patties. A Tolkien cookbook. Stuffed animals. A Playstation 5 console. At first glance, the items above seem completely random, but they are all...

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...

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