March 2025

Local & National News

“You Want How Much More Money?!” Why Natick is Asking Voters to Approve a $7 Million Override

Voters in Natick are heading to the polls on March 25th to decide on a “budget override.” This hasn’t been on a Natick ballot since 2008, and thus may not be a familiar topic for most . . .

|  By Nathan Moldover, Editor-In-Chief

Opinion

Cycles of Political Polarization and Anti-Intellectualism

In 1985, Tom Petty released the song “Southern Accents.” Although it may be less remembered compared to his library of hits, it carries a predictive quality and meaning that has only . . .

|  By Max Cogliano

Entertainment & Media

87North’s Hitman Action-Comedy ‘Love Hurts’ Takes Many Shots—And Misses Most of Them

In his recent review of 87North Productions’ all-new comedy-action film, Love Hurts (2024), Rolling Stone’s David Fear wrote, “Love may hurt, sure. But it’s not nearly as painful as being forced . . .

|  By Hannah Mevorach, Business Manager, and Lili Temper, Media & Communications Manager

Entertainment & Media

From ‘Emilia Pérez’ to ‘The Wild Robot,’ What Did This Year’s Oscar Nominations Have to Offer?

It’s almost Oscar season, and this year's nominations for each award have been revealed. From history-making nominations to shocking, snuffed no-noms, let’s take a look at what this year . . .

|  By Charlie Couture

Sports

I Promise, the Red Sox Will Be Good This Year

Exactly one year ago, for our March 2024 issue, I wrote an article entitled “Foolish Optimism for the 2024 Red Sox Season.” I’m afraid to say that my optimism was indeed foolish. The Red Sox finished 81-81, a .500 winning percentage, missing the playoffs for the 3rd year in a row . . .

|  By Nathan Moldover, Editor-In-Chief

Sports

USA v. Canad—Sorry, Four Nations

The NHL tried something new this year. In the ramp up to next year’s Milan Winter Olympics, the NHL compiled four dream teams of the biggest nations in the league: Canada, Sweden, Finland, and America, competing in Montreal and then in Boston. Although some confusion remains . . .

|  By Marina Eigenmann, Head of Graphic Design & Illustration