March 2022

Local & National News

Keep Talking, Take Action: S.490/H.808: A Bill to Reform the Massachusetts Census

Every ten years, Americans fill out a national survey called the census. The census contains demographic questions, such as respondents’ race, ethnicity, and age. In addition to revealing . . .

|  By Ella Stern, Editor-In-Chief

Opinion

To Mask or Not To Mask?

For nearly two years, COVID-19 has taken center stage in our lives. Masking has become a huge part of our daily routine, but now, things may change. On February 28, the Massachusetts mask mandate was lifted for schools. Natick has delayed this decision and will vote in the next few . . .

|  By Bela Kumar and Jia Kumar

Opinion

America vs. France: a Cultural Comparison

During February vacation, I traveled to Paris, France to visit my dad and grandparents, who live in the city. I had not been to Paris since before Covid, almost three years ago, so both the city and I had changed a lot since the last time I had made the journey across the Atlantic. I love going . . .

|  By Anthony Bilis-Gruson

Entertainment & Media

The Beatles are the Best Band: A Look at All Their Albums

If there was a term that meant the opposite of a one-hit wonder, The Beatles would undoubtedly be the first band worthy of the title. They have so many fantastic songs that shaped multiple . . .

|  By Olivier Therien

Entertainment & Media

Listening to a New Album Every Month: Indie Rock

“Spiderhead”: After finishing the song, what stuck with me was how surprised I was when there was no bridge. I’m so used to songs having one, but Cage the Elephant  they switched it up and didn’t include one, and wisely so because they didn’t need one. I didn’t notice the absence of . . .

|  By Samantha Smith

Sports

Did You Hate the Halftime Show?

Every year, Americans across the United States pile onto their couches or into plastic seats to witness the legendary Super Bowl halftime show. This year's show did not disappoint, yet those who were against it stood strong in their opposition. I wonder, does their apprehension toward . . .

|  By Connor Federico-Grome

Sports, Satire

All MLB Teams Ranked, Based Solely on Their Names

MLB team names have always been a little bit strange. But have you ever ranked them based on that? Prepare to have your feelings hurt as our board members defy expectations with this . . .

|  By Keira McDonough, Media & Communications Manager, and Ella Stern, Editor-In-Chief

Satire

The Most Miserable Month

It’s 40 degrees and rainy. The streets are painted with slush made from leftover February snow. The days are just warm enough to give you hope of nice weather, the nights are just cold enough to quash that hope. The worms are out for the rain, just to be carried off by a bird or squished . . .

|  By Nathan Moldover

Advice & More

Confessions of a Woman in Team Sports

There are many unexpected benefits that come along with being an individual who comprises 50% of the female population of the Blue 4 Team Sports gym class section. Here are my top five: The locker Rooms aren’t crowded. That’s right! With only one other girl in my class and a few . . .

|  By Jia Kumar