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The Argo

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The Argo

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...

 Chon In Lam (IV) enjoys a bowl outside of a local CAVA. (Source: David Ngueyn (IV))

Stop the “Bowlification” of Restaurants!

By David Wang (V), Contributing Writer July 31, 2024

Pizza bowls, poke bowls, Chipotle bowls, CAVA bowls, Chinese bowls — name a type of bowl — it exists. The bowl meal, consisting of grains, vegetables and a protein, has been present in the United States...

Stay Rooted in STEM

Stay Rooted in STEM

By Angelina Tang (III), Contributing Writer July 31, 2024

Everyone at Boston Latin School has undoubtedly heard the question: what do you want to study in college? In the past, most students at BLS would have answered law, politics or government, as the curriculum...

Group projects can be a great way to bond with new people. (Source: Lauren Dong (IV))

A Sea of Faces: Navigating Friendships at BLS

By Nicholas Nguyen (IV), Contributing Writer July 31, 2024

Seven classes a day, four minutes between classes and 23 minutes for lunch — Boston Latin School’s fast-paced schedule and academic rigor are often thought to be the most challenging aspects of the...

The BLS Special Education department is located in Room 207A. (Source: Ben Choi-Harris (II))

Investigating IEPs and 504s within BLS

By Angelina Tang (III) & Mark Snekvik (II), Contributing Writer and Staff Writer April 12, 2024

During an assessment, you may have heard your teacher mention that some students may have extra time to complete it; but why is that so? Extra time is one of the most common accommodations that come with...

Voters drop mail-in-ballots into ballot boxes. (Source: George Frey)

Get Your Head in the Voting Game

By Louis Nguyen (III) & Jialiang Zhu (III), Contributing Writers April 12, 2024

In American democracy, voting is not just a right: it is a foundational act of citizenship. As young Americans reach voting age, however, many step into the poll booth with uncertainty, largely due to...

A student fills out scholarship application form. (Source: Ben Choi-Harris (II))

All Pain, No Gain: Stay Losing with Scholarships

By Ariel Mura (II), Staff Writer April 12, 2024

Although the college admissions process dominates student life in the fall, springtime for high school seniors is supposed to be a rewarding contrast, when students finally see their years of preparation...

Test Your Civics Knowledge!

By Michelle Wang (II) & Hannah Stoll (II), Head Editor and Assistant Editor April 12, 2024

Are you ready to fufill your duties as an American citizen? Try these modified questions from the United States Citzenship Test to see how you do!   What is the supreme law of the land? a. The...

(Source: Street Civics)

Zooming In: Civics Education at BLS

By Ellie Fung (V), Contributing Writer April 12, 2024

Across the country, students learn about government, the constitution and the rights and responsibilities of a citizen. For Boston Latin School students, civic education will likely spark memories of their...

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