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
Athlete of the Issue
Avery Swenson In her first two years of high school field hockey (one for Concord Carlisle High School and one for Middlesex), Avery scored 26 goals and had 31 assists.…
Running Towards Triumph with Teamwork
Overview of Middlesex Cross-Country The Middlesex girls’ and boys’ cross-country teams are charging down the trails with energy, determination, and a strong sense of camaraderie. This season, both teams are…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…