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During the fall, fantasy football often dominates conversations between US students. (Staff Photo by Katy Varadi)

Sundays, stats and social circles

Ethan Moran, Sports Editor October 8, 2025

Scroll through TikTok toward the end of football season, and you may see a group of friends dumping condiments on someone in a cage. At first glance, this might seem like bullying and something that should...

Zaria Wellesley '28 learned the ropes of soccer refereeing from her brother, Lukas Wellesley '26. (Photo Courtesy of Lukas Wellesley)

Is minimum wage worth it?

Rima Demir, Contributing Writer October 8, 2025

Between juggling schoolwork, social life and sports, some Upper School (US) students also have to manage work shifts and collect paychecks. From retail workers to soccer refs, these students get an early...

Mr. Moccia left the US over the summer to become the principal at St. Raphael Parish School in Medford. (Photo Courtesy of Anthony Moccia)

‘He just inspired us to be better’

Mimi Shaywitz, On Campus Editor October 8, 2025

When he wasn’t in the classroom, former Upper School (US) Science Teacher, Freshman Class Co-Dean and Boys’ Varsity Hockey (BVH) Coach Anthony Moccia ’10 could be seen leading his advisory, skating...

The fastest route to Harvard Square along Mt. Auburn Street is blocked off. (Staff Photo by Gabe Cooper)

Bricks down, detours up

Gabe Cooper, Editor-in-Chief October 8, 2025

If you’ve been walking to Harvard Square from the Upper School (US) recently, you might have noticed new metal wires, neon orange fences and detour signs. Two major construction projects are ongoing...

Drawing by Alice Wang

Are we politically neutral?

Ethan Moran, Sports Editor September 5, 2025

 "We teach students how to think, not what to think," Upper School (US) Director Jessica Keimowitz said, reflecting on the school's goal for educating students. While the school's website doesn't...

Committed, not carefree

Lucia Longstreet-Lipson, Off Campus Editor September 5, 2025

 This fall, like every other, could be stressful for seniors applying to college. However, as most seniors polish essays, construct extracurricular lists and submit applications, a handful of athletes...

What’s our school rep?

Yancheng Zhao, Managing Editor September 5, 2025

 While you might worry about your personal image, have you wondered how others perceive the school you go to? As part of the Independent School League (ISL), Upper School (US) students often interact...

‘Do something,’ just not everything

Julia Agudelo, Contributing Writer September 5, 2025

 Summer vacation looks different for every Upper School (US) student, but are some activities better than others? Some spend it working, interning, or taking classes to strengthen their college applications....

Ciel McGivern, Marina Kluzak, Kate Sullivan, Jack Williams, Jack Reinfeld and Will Sammons (all ’27) move in a conga line at the sophomore dance. (Photo Courtesy of Niyam Badani)

Behind the mask

Christine Tao, Arts Editor June 2, 2025

Colorful lights flashed across the Nicholas Athletic Center (NAC) as music pulsed from the DJ booth and the scent of cookies, candy and pizza floated through the air. Sophomores in sleek dresses and pressed...

Students leave the US with ordered Starbucks drinks. (Staff Photo by Olivia Richter)

Freedom with fine print

Leah Cooper, Contributing Writer June 2, 2025

Students stroll through the Upper School (US) hallways balancing trays of Starbucks refreshers as they return to class from off-campus trips. But, first, these students must visit Assistant to the Dean...

Drawing by Sydney Xu

‘Curiosity’ required

Lauren Kim, Contributing Writer June 2, 2025

Three hours of observation. Eleven hours of writing. Thirteen hours of editing. Juniors might spend this amount of time over the course of a month working on their Junior Profiles.  On May 2, juniors...

Drawing by Sydney Xu

To read or not to read?

Scarlett Hawkins, Features Editor June 2, 2025

Princess Adeoye ’27 used to spend hours reading for pleasure. Now, the only books she reads are assigned for school, she said.  “I used to read a lot when I was younger, but now, with hours of homework,...

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