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The Argo

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The Argo

Students ring in the holiday season with a gingerbread decorating event held by the Topol Fellows. (Source: Ben Choi-Harris (I))

‘Tis the Season at BLS!

By Mark Snekvik (I), Liam Sullivan (I) & Lena Thai (I), Head Forum, Sports and A&E Editors January 20, 2025

This holiday season, Boston Latin School’s clubs, faculty and sports teams are hosting a wide variety of ways to spread and celebrate the holiday spirit. In this season of giving, Unity Provisions (BLS...

(Source: Meilin Sha (IV))

Keeping Up With Kwan

By Lena Thai (I), Head A&E Editor January 20, 2025

What does a typical day look like? Boston Latin School Director of Operations Ms. Jesse Kwan starts her day by rolling into campus at around 8:15 A.M. via scooter. She begins by checking the parking lot...

Boston Common’s annual Christmas tree lights up the city. (Source: Vicky Su (II))

Boston’s Christmas Tree Brings Us Together

By Liam Sullivan (I), Head Sports Editor January 20, 2025

On December 5, Santa Claus and Mayor Michelle Wu lit Boston’s Christmas tree, a symbol of gratification from the people of Halifax, Nova Scotia, in Boston Common. Over 100 years ago, on December 6,...

Former Head of School Ms. Rachel Skerritt stands with the class of 2025 officers for her historic portrait unveiling. (Source: Boston Latin School Association)

Unveiling Ms. Rachel Skerritt’s Portrait

By Ross Wilson (II) & Olivia Chen (III), Head News Editor and Assistant News Editor November 30, 2024

On November 16, Boston Latin School held a celebration to present the portrait of Former Head of School Rachel Skerritt and honor distinguished graduates Melvin B. Miller ‘52 and Jeanette Towles ‘00. Skerritt...

Donald J. Trump celebrates his presidential victory with his family. (Source: Win McNamee)

Trump Wins the Presidential Election

By Weian Xue (III) & Stephany Zhu (II), Staff Writer and Contributing Writer November 30, 2024

In a decisive victory against Vice President Kamala Harris, President-elect Donald J. Trump has reclaimed the presidency of the United States. Accompanied by Senator JD Vance, Trump secured his win with...

BLS students vote in a mock election through an online ballot. (Source: Isabella Endozo (III))

A Guide to Massachusetts’s 2024 Ballot Questions

By Rachel Starr (I) & Amy Dai (V), Staff Writer and Contributing Writer November 30, 2024

Question One: Yes The Massachusetts state legislature creates and alters laws at the state level, just as the United States Congress does nationally. Prior to the ballot questions, it was one of four...

Teachers hang up phone walls for students to store their phones away during class. (Source: Sophia Knobel (III))

Phone Policy Crackdown

By Trinity Ngo (II), Staff Writer November 30, 2024

Boston Latin School is concentrating on phone usage this year in response to growing concerns over excessive screen time. Students are noticing that staff members have been more vigilant in imposing the...

BLS implements new security cameras throughout the building. (Source: Alexis Kiley (IV))

Securing the School: New Camera Installations

By Meilin Sha (IV), Staff Writer November 30, 2024

Boston Latin School will finish the installation of over 100 new security cameras by 2025 as part of a district-wide policy approved by the Boston City Council in 2021. Construction workers are currently...

Mayor Wu testifies on tax shift proposal (Source: Isabel Leon)

Mayor Wu’s Property Tax Plan

By David Wang (IV), Contributing Writer November 30, 2024

Mayor Michelle Wu recently proposed a new property tax policy to protect residents from a sharp tax increase in the future. Developed with input from business groups, the plan balances a small tax increase...

Orange Line train leaves station at a normal speed following the end of the Orange Line Project. (Source: Alex DeMaio (II))

The End of the Orange Line Project

By Xintong Guo (II) & Yifei Luo (V), Staff Writer and Contributing Writer November 30, 2024

For the first time in 15 years, the MBTA lifted all speed restrictions on the Orange Line following the conclusion of the Orange Line Project. From October 8 to October 20, the Orange Line shut down its...

Advanced Certamen team members Andy Yu (II) (left) and Joseph Hemr (II) (right) pose for a photo at Yale. (Source: Andy Yu (II))

JCL Conquers Certamen

By Abrielle Huang (V), Contributing Writer November 30, 2024

On November 9, several teams from the Boston Latin School Junior Classical League (JCL) competed in a Certamen tournament held at Yale University. JCL is an organization consisting of students who enjoy...

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