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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

BLS students take the plunge for the USC Ice Bucket Challenge. (Source: Eleanor Park (IV))

Ice Bucket Take Two: Mental Health Ver.

By Hiba El Fatihi (III), Staff Writer June 24, 2025

A red circle outlines your friend’s profile picture on Instagram — a new story. You tap on the circle, watching them state their name, nominating three more of your friends and then pouring a bucket...

Pope Francis blesses women at the Vatican. (Source: CNS Photo)

Where’s the Girl Pope?

By Elaine Lin (IV), Contributing Writer June 24, 2025

“In Christ there is no Jew or Greek, slave or citizen, male or female. All are one in Christ Jesus” (Gal. 3:28). Despite this verse from the New Testament, the Catholic Church still denies women the...

Qatar’s luxury jet is spotted in the air, flying overhead. (Source: BBC)

To America: Love, Qatar

By Brandon Flores (II), Staff Writer June 24, 2025

For almost 250 years, the Constitution has been a symbol of national pride, protecting the rights of American citizens and preventing tyranny from seizing our republic. President Donald Trump, however,...

Mr. Fogel stands next to several bags of clothing donations. (Source: Julianne Jang (IV))

Keep Deductions on Donations!

By Harry Dinh (IV), Staff Writer June 24, 2025

Did you know that you can be rewarded for supporting a cause that you are passionate about? Ordinary taxes that take a percentage of people’s monthly income are used by the government on public services...

Copley Square Park sparks criticism as it partially reopens to the public after its renovation. (Source: Constance Fang (IV))

Go for Green!

By Ellie Fung (IV), Staff Writer June 24, 2025

Boston has 168 square feet of green space per resident. Lower than almost every other city in recent studies, including Atlanta, Dallas and Los Angeles, the little green space the City has to spare is...

A rocket is seen at the Elon Musk's SpaceX launchpad. (Source: SpaceX via X)

Too SpaceX-Treme?

By Bella Zhao (V), Contributing Writer June 24, 2025

Boca Chica, Texas contains one of the most ambitious innovation centers: Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starbase. It serves as the main testing and production facility for Starship launch vehicles — some of the...

Graduation Crossword

By Alex Le (II), Editor-in-Chief June 24, 2025

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...

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