By Keira Lu While this might sound like something straight out of a fantasy novel, it’s true. There once existed a city built entirely underground, with all the accommodations of a small town, and areas for food storage and livestock! This surreal-sounding city is Derinkuyu, in the Kapadokya region of present-day Türkiye. Derinkuyu started as […]
Long Reads
Willow: Chapter 5
By Alexandra Nugent The silence inside the greenhouse was heavier than the air in Elesha’s library. I looked from the gold-crested card to the massive canvas of myself, my mind racing to connect the pieces. Sage, the ultimate rebel, wasn’t just hiding out on the edges of the elite world. She was the one pulling […]
Willow (Chapter Two)
by Alexandra Nugent Chapter Two I walked home slowly, keeping my right hand clenched in a fist. I didn’t want the sweat from my palm to smudge Sage’s neon-green handwriting. It felt like a secret badge of honor, a bright contrast to the dull, heavy card sitting in my other pocket. When I stepped into […]
Willow (Chapter One)
1 by Alexandra Nugent Chapter one “Willow, can you come here for a second?” I slowly stumble down the stairs with my book, the pages creasing beneath my fingers. I spotted my mother waiting for me in the kitchen. “Yes, mother? You called for me?” A heavy silence follows as she travels across the room, […]
Juniper, Ch.7-9
2 by Maria Kuklina Chapter 7 I woke up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat. I look around in the darkness, trying to find anything out of the ordinary. Dandelion was asleep in her bed, and Aspen was still asleep on my chest. I pulled off my blanket with my legs. […]
UPDATED! The Importance of Learning the Ⓣ
2 This article was read by both Massachusetts Governor Healey, and Secretary of Transportation, Phillip Eng. By Brady Winkler Red/Orange/Green/Blue/Silver Line Map as of Winter 2025 Commuter Rail Map as of Winter 2025 Imagine that you are at the Prudential in Boston, trying to get to Fenway Park. The quickest way is to take the […]
How Lyssa Kills
1 By Andrew Yang ———————————————- The Lyssavirus is one of the deadliest viruses in the world, as it can cause a serious infection in the body, commonly known as rabies. Rabies is mostly fatal, with only a 1% survival rate. So, how does this mastermind devil overthrow and hijack our bodies’ defenses? Well, let’s find […]
MFA New Exhibits
By Penny Fishburn and Keira Lu The Greater Boston area is known for its rich fine art history, with many museums that showcase thousands of pieces – some that are rarely known elsewhere. Boston itself is a beautiful city, and the surrounding suburbs are a great scenic region and an inspiration for artists. Its many […]
Juniper
4 By Maria Kuklina Chapter 1 “Juniper darling, can you come here for a second?” I hear mom’s voice echoing up the stairs I was sitting on. “Sure, give me a minute.” I say getting up to put my book in my room. When I’m done, I go downstairs to see what my mom wants. […]
Which is faster, highway or railway?
3 By Brady Winkler You’re sitting in the brutal traffic of the Mass Pike as a commuter train bound for Boston whooshes past. This might make you wonder, would it be faster for my caregivers to take the commuter rail? I decided to put this question to the test to see which mode of transportation […]