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Turkey Drive Preview

By Adrian Chen

This year marks the 16th anniversary of the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive, a cherished Belmont Hill tradition that connects students and members of the broader community. The Drive supports local…

Government Shutdown Update

By Jack Ramanathan

As of Monday, October 24th, the federal government has officially been shut down for almost four weeks—24 days and counting—making it currently the second-longest shutdown in U.S. history. The standoff…

November Sustainability Update

By Justin Li

The Belmont Hill Sustainability Club has revamped its structure with one clear goal: to accomplish more and create a greater impact at school. Recent accomplishments include successful cleanups, collaboration with…

Mr. Harder Sabbatical

By Sean Park

After a semester away from Belmont Hill that consisted of traveling around the world and reconnecting with himself and family, Mr. Harder has returned to teach Spanish and Math, as…

Should the Driving Age be Raised to 18?

By Sean Park

For the first time, the streets of Belmont have seen drivers in the graduating class of 2028. And, as a Form IV student, it is fascinating to see my peers…

DOTI: The SAT or The ACT?

By Ryan Ho

As high school students look toward the application process, one of the most important components is their standardized test scores. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, colleges have begun reinstating the standardized…

Effectiveness of Political Discussion Club

By Will Achtmeyer

Especially in failure, there are important lessons to learn. This was certainly the case with Blue Club and Red Club, which have now combined into the much more successful and…

Is Disney Evil?

By Samuel Leviton

Is Disney evil? Yeah, I am talking about that Disney, The Walt Disney Company. The same Disney that has theme parks all over the world, created countless iconic childhood characters,…

Get Cozy with Starbucks Holiday Drinks and Treats

By Charley Gopin, Features Editor

Halloween is over, signaling what many see as the start of the festive season, a time to return to beloved Christmas music and winter traditions. In perfect timing for this…

Hallmark Movies Return to Warm Hearts Early This Holiday Season

By Mary Rivera-Scheeringa, Producer of Podcasts

Despite it not yet being December, or what most people officially call “the Christmas season,” Hallmark movies are already back on television. The Hallmark Channel kicked off its annual “Countdown…