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...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...