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As a team, David, Salar and Ahna won the Top American School Award for the US. (Photo Courtesy of Ahna Jung)

International debaters win big

Lucie Becker, Contributing Writer December 2, 2025

From Oct. 16-19, Salar Sekhavat, David Xiong (both ’26) and Ahna Jung ’27 competed in the International Independent Schools Public Speaking Competition (IISPSC), held in Portland, Maine. The Upper...

Drawing by Lauren Li

Midterms without marks

Scarlett Hawkins, Features Editor December 2, 2025

Freshmen at the Upper School (US) readied themselves for advisory on Oct. 30 to receive their Mid-Trimester 1 grade reports, their first at the US. When they looked over their sheets, something was missing:...

Readers Respond: Thanksgiving Traditions

Vartan Arakelian, Digital Media Editor December 2, 2025

Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with loved ones to share gratitude while devouring delicious dishes. The Vanguard sat down with several Upper School students to learn about their families’ unique...

Jack and Charlie started busking together in May. (Photo Courtesy of Charlie Zhang)

You like jazz?

Jack Reinfeld, Staff Writer December 2, 2025

In world-renowned cities like Paris, London, New York and even Cambridge, buskers are scattered around, performing music for others to enjoy. Occasionally, they receive small tips or gifts into an empty...

Group projects are key components of many US classes. (Staff Photo by Katy Varadi)

Teamwork tested

Sophia Kluzak, Contributing Writer November 4, 2025

Many Upper School (US) students have experienced the same type of stress: showing up to class the day a group project is due, only to find that the other group members have not completed their parts. While...

Drawing by Marin MacDonald

Dual tongues

Pilar Bowen-Arce, Staff Writer November 4, 2025

Languages mix in the hallways and at home. Words get jumbled up on the page. Upper School (US) students switch between languages frequently without thinking twice. 136 US students are bilingual or multilingual,...

What does it mean to be a Boston teen?

Vartan Arakelian, Digital Media Editor November 4, 2025

Shining bright

James Tao, Contributing Writer November 4, 2025

“The sea mirrors the rising moon bright; miles apart, our hearts shared tonight,” ancient Chinese poet JiuLing Zhang wrote of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a time for Chinese people to reunite with family...

Drawing by Marin MacDonald

Dunkin’ to the rescue

Yancheng Zhao, Managing Editor November 4, 2025

Harvard Square-goers will notice something different as they visit the popular local attraction: There is no longer a Starbucks.  In a Sept. 25 statement, Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol announced...

Drawing by Siran Arakelian

They’re just ‘spokes in the wheel’

Christine Tao, Arts Editor November 4, 2025

For many Upper School (US) upperclassmen, the SAT and ACT are sore subjects to bring up, looming as a source of comparison and pressure. From long study sessions to the expectation of high scores, students...

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...

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