Much like many other retro trends that have resurfaced over the last few years, ‘80s and ‘90s hit pastime Hacky Sack has recently made a popular comeback.  This spring, sidewalks and hallways that were once full of students on devices or scrambling to do homework were quickly replaced by laughter and the familiar thuds of the Hacky Sack, a small crocheted or leather footbag filled with plastic...

The school yearbook is created each year by student staff members through spring planning, monthly production deadlines and collaboration, finishing each March to preserve snapshots of the school year. The staff works closely with Jostens, the yearbook publishing company, and began planning this year’s book, themed “The Story Unfolds,” in April 2025. The yearbook was finished in March and...

Choosing the right MCAS locations is a challenging puzzle for school administrators every year; however, when problems are solved, some students are left frustrated by the test locations.  The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) is a state-wide test that runs yearly from grades three to 10. At the high school level, freshmen take a Biology MCAS exam, while sophomores take an ELA...

The boys' tennis team finished off the 2025-26 season ranked number six in Division II. After facing some adversity in their first couple of games and starting the season with just a 1-3 record, the team’s level of competitiveness eventually pushed them to success.  Coach Charles Bourke emphasized the team’s ability to compete against strong opponents and learn from mistakes as one of the biggest...

Hollywood’s obsession with CGI is slowly removing what makes movies feel human. CGI (which stands for a computer-generated image) has gone from a fascinating style of visual effects designed to push the boundaries for moviemaking to the crux of all big budget movies.  As technology has advanced, unfortunately CGI use has gotten worse. One of the best uses of CGI was in a film that’s nearly...