Fulfilling Gym Requirements at AB
As students, many of us spend a lot of time participating in sports outside of school, whether it’s soccer, basketball, swimming, or other activities, and some might wonder: should doing sports outside...
Editorial Desk
Op-Ed
Formal opinion writing
Protests & Censorship
For decades, the leading voices in protests in both the United States and other countries have been students, specifically in high schools and especially colleges. The newfound freedoms, proximity of like minded...
By Lukas Kanics ’26
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Future of the Papacy of Leo XIV
“La pace sia con tutti voi!” (peace be with all of you!), declared the newly elected pontiff, Leo XIV , as he greeted a watching world for the first time on May...
By Andrew Moon ’27
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Senior Speech: Jeong
I don’t remember much from my first day at Gates Elementary—just a backpack too big for my back, waving to my parents through the bus window, and the confusion of not understanding...
By Mia Kim ’25
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Senior Speech: Becoming Connor
Now, traditionally, commencement speeches are given by accomplished professionals. Founders of companies. Community leaders. Owners of patents. Yet today, you got me, someone who can’t even parallel park with confidence. Perhaps I...
By Connor Leo ’25
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Letter From the EICs: June 2025
Hey everyone, It’s Matthew and Vani, your new Editors-in-Chief! We will be missing Isabella and Shree and wish them the best in this new chapter of their lives (keep up the Spectrum...
By Matthew Liu ’27 and Vani Mittal ’26
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Conflict in the Mideast
The Palestinian-Israeli conflict has been a central issue in the Middle East since the mid-20th century, primarily due to territorial disputes. Since the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, the...
By Retal Said ‘26
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Fast Fashion Realities
In 2013, the tragic Rana Plaza factory collapse uncovered the ugly realities of fast fashion, killing over 1,100 garment workers and shaking the industry to its core. But a decade on, retailers...
By Matthew Liu ‘27
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The Abysmal Failures of Route 2
Massachusetts Route 2. Arguably one of the most important stretches of asphalt and concrete that crosses through our town’s borders. It’s a highway that is the gateway for nearly all of us...
By Daniel Jiang ‘25
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Opinions on Spring
Spring is often considered a time of growth and beauty, with many people welcoming the warm weather after winter’s long, cold months. However, others dislike the season for various reasons, from pollen...
By Sophia Goodnow ‘28
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