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Is the Standardized Testing Worth It? by Marley Iralien
The students of Boston Latin Academy take on average of four standardized tests each year. While that might not seem like a lot, these tests can create an environment of anxiety and often feel unconnected to what is taught. In a 2016 Harvard study, it was found the average student spends 20 to 25 hours…
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Tech Titan Alum Makes Monumental Donation By Amishai Goodman-Goldstein, Class of 2023
On October 21st, Boston Latin Academy was visited by alumnus and Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk, who donated one million dollars to the school for purposes of STEM education. Mr. Blecharczyk began his career as a software developer, and coded Airbnb’s first website. He currently serves as the company’s Chief Strategy Officer. Currently, BLA students interested…
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How do we become more sustainable with our clothes? By Emma Ellis
In our daily lives, we don’t think much about where our clothes come from or who made them. What most do not know nor consider is that most of the clothes you buy first hand are probably made in a factory that employs workers who are being exploited and paid unfairly. Now that you know…
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Is Education and Normalization the Antidote to Stigma? By Ayiana Windett
The definition of stigma is “a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something.” In my opinion the Arabic culture is one of the most stigmatized in society. When people are asked about Arab countries they will most likely mention things like camels, various types of…
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Fun Times at the Kakehashi Project By BLA Participants
Our trip to Japan 2019 was made possible by the Kakehashi scholarship awarded to us. We had the utmost privilege of experience a culture so unique and distinct from our own. Upon discovery of different parts of the country, we learned that Japan can be simple in certain aspects yet bears an intricacy that is…
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Capping Brimless by T.E. Lewis
With the new year ahead of us we can expect a great year of rigorous academics, fascinating extracurricular activities, and most importantly a wide variety of brimless hats that do not cover the ears. This year the regulation on headgear will be more lax provided your face and ears are visible. I now will tell…
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Is Shakespeare Still Relevant? by William Harris
More than any other author, Shakespeare’s works have been widely read and studied throughout the lexicon of literary analysis, from 7th grade ELA class to esteemed universities. His works are recognizable, and have been adapted in all manner of works from West-Side Story to The Lion King. Even I would be wrong to say that…
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Treat or Troublesome by Nini Nguyen
Halloween is around the corner and everyone is eager to suit up for the night to be whomever they want for the evening. It is that time of the year, where children in elementary and middle school dress up to collect candy, and adults dress up to attend parties. To dress up is the main…
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