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…
Indresh Chandel
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…
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…
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…
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…
A Conversation with Judge Jeffery Hopkins ‘78
It’s not every day that a Middlesex student gets to speak with someone who was nominated by a President of the United States. Judge Jeffery Hopkins ‘78 was appointed by…
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…
From the editors – issue 2
Too many of us have woken up, disturbed by the blaring din of leafblowers. In class, our teachers have had to shut windows due to the disruption. The facilities team…
Security, or the Show of It?
Misunderstood, miscommunicated, and mostly ineffective, Middlesex’s new welcome booth has created more problems than it has solved. When the new welcome booth appeared at Middlesex’s entrance this fall, confusion spread…