Committed: Two Middlesex Athletes Take Their Game to the Next Level
From the football field to the baseball diamond, two Middlesex athletes share how they made their college dreams a reality. At Middlesex, where sports are such a big part of…
October 2025
Middlesex Soccer
The Journey to the post-season The fall season is underway, and the Boys Varsity Soccer team is out of the gates strong with an impressive 8-1-2 record, just over halfway…
NFL Quarter-Season Review
Surprises, Busts, and More The NFL has had an extremely exciting start to the season, with more action undoubtedly to come. These are the biggest surprises, best teams, players, and…
The Anatomy of a Government Shutdown
What really happens when a government shuts down? At 12:01 a.m. on October 1st 2025, the U.S. Government officially shut down. A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to approve…
Workshop with Bret Stephens ‘91: Overview and Insight
A guide on constructing Opinion Writing On Thursday, September 25, 2025, The Anvil team had the privilege of welcoming New York Times columnist and Middlesex alumnus Bret Stephens ‘91 back…
Mooncakes and Celebration
A peek into AZN’s Mid-Autumn Festival. On October 1st, AZN hosted its annual Mid-Autumn Festival celebration. The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the harvest festival, originated in China during the…
Taylor Swift’s New Album Review: The Life of A Show Girl
“The Life of a Showgirl” might be her most confusing performance yet. Over the summer, Swifties across the world were elated to discover that a new pop album was coming…
EA to be bought by Saudi Arabian private equity at 55 billion dollars
The Saudi firm behind LIV Golf and Newcastle United acquires EA, maker of FIFA and Madden, in a massive gaming takeover Would you spend all your money on your favorite…
TEDx Middlesex: MX Debate Club’s Revolutionary Presentation Beyond Its Circle
The Middlesex Speech & Debate Club presents the culture of speaking to the campus. On October 2, 2025, the Middlesex Speech & Debate Club launched the school’s first TEDx program…
Everybody: A Twist on Mortality and Death
Middlesex’s Fall and Studio plays are centered on ideas of mortality and death, where characters battle loss and the idea of what it truly means to live. This year’s Fall…