CECOT: The Human Cost of Security
The lack of clarity surrounding inmate conditions suggests the worst. The Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo , or CECOT, has been at…
September 2025
The Meritocratic Myth: Winners, Losers, and Donald Trump
How the failure of meritocracy has contributed to right-wing populist voting. Since its founding, the American Dream has consistently…
What does MX owe to democracy?
Middlesex can do more to emphasize its founding principles. At every opening of the school Chapel, we are reminded that Middlesex was…
Remembering William F. Buckley Jr., Who Promulgated a Sophisticated Conservatism
On Buckley’s centenary, his perspicacious public persona stands as a relic of a less vacuous age. Photo: USPS Running as a third-party…
A Fresh Look for Stu-Fac
With new couches, refurbishings, and a ping-pong table, the renovated Stu-Fac has quickly become the hub of freshman life. image by:…
New but Familiar Beginnings for Ms. O’Connor
With her passion for literature and coaching, Ms. O’Connor joins Middlesex eager to build strong relationships. Image by: Lucy Wang ’27…
Welcome to Middlesex
A guide for new students image from: Linda Wang ’27 Each fall, curious, eager, and excited students join the Middlesex community….
The REP Performance is Over. What’s Next?
The unseen impacts of the production that has shaped the Middlesex community over the years image by: Adam Richins Marking its 6th show…
The Denim Debacle: Public Reactions to Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle Ad Campaign
“Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” an advertisement featuring Sweeney promoting a line of denim, sparked controversies far beyond style…
Sabrina Carpenter’s New Album: Misogynistic or Authentic?
Sabrina Carpenter’s new album, Man’s Best Friend, was an instant hit for new and longtime fans, but is the controversy surrounding the…