Sigmas in Stigma
Modern masculinity and its perverse effects on the upcoming election The 2024 election is the current culmination of the surmounting bipartisan divide that has plagued the United States for decades,…
January 2025
Student-run, But Perhaps Not Student-read
Do Middlesex students make time to read The Anvil? As the official newspaper of Middlesex, the Anvil is ubiquitous. Throughout the campus, everyone—from students and faculty to visiting families—can pick…
Trump’s Election Victory was far more than a failure of Democratic Messaging.
A majority of Americans prefer a more conservative path forward. To win again, Democrats need to remake their party and platform, not simply fix their messaging. Since Donald Trump stormed…
2024 Election Inside-Out: How will gender tilt the tides?
Investigate what is shaping the gender gap in the 2024 Election and why are men and women so divided. Harris currently holds a 16-point advantage among likely female voters, while…
Sustaining the Spirit: Protecting Heritage in a Changing World
In Fujian, my hometown, the tea culture is an iconic heritage. During my visits to Fujian, I encountered countless tea plantations featuring various kinds of tea. Standing on the mountains,…
The Taliban furthers restriction on women
By Emily Bahar On January 1, 2025, the Taliban implemented a “window ban” in both new and old residential buildings in Afghanistan, so that women can’t be seen doing such…
Style: Fall at Middlesex
Cardigans, Uggs, et cetera. Fall at Middlesex is undeniably a spectacular experience. Crisp mornings, vibrant foliage, and chai lattes all contribute to the quintessentially New England boarding school atmosphere of…
We Randomly Selected Two Students and Interviewed them: Here Are the Results
Exploring the routines, preferences, and interests that unite our diverse student body. The Anvil randomly selected two students to be interviewed for their hometown, interests, favorites of the school year,…
The Anvil at 120
As we observe our significant anniversary, our legacy of good journalism is worth reflecting on. In January of 1904, The Anvil published its inaugural issue. The newspaper, much like the…
The Anvil: A History
Exploring the vital role of The Anvil in Middlesex history as we celebrate its 120th anniversary. When asked about the essential values a newspaper should uphold, Bret Stephens’ 91, Pulitzer…