October 2025

Middlesex Soccer

By Stella Mourtzinos

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

By Jackson Winn

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

By Mia Koopersmith

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

By Bryan Dong

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

By Allison Luo

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…

Everybody: A Twist on Mortality and Death

By Emma McMullin

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…