Wrinkle Warriors: Quite literally ironing on the edge
Have you ever been ironing your clothes and thought: I wish I was having more fun right now. Perhaps you thought: I wish I was hanging off a cliff right…
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Sigmas in Stigma
Modern masculinity and its perverse effects on the upcoming election The 2024 election is the current culmination of the surmounting bipartisan divide that has plagued the United States for decades,…
2024 Election: Eroding Faith in Democracy
As skepticism towards American Democracy grows, understanding the roots of public distrust and fostering accountability may be key to restoring public faith. Imagine stepping into the voting booth and wondering…
Stress at MX: How Does It Compare To Other Elite Private Schools?
Investigate stress levels at Middlesex compared to similar boarding schools. Are the all-nighters spent on essays at MX really legitimate? Do students across other schools share the same struggles, and…
Unity in Diversity: MX Cultural Festival
A dive into the cultural festival and further our DEI efforts. Have you ever wanted to try different foods from different cultures while learning more about their traditions? Well, on…
Student-run, But Perhaps Not Student-read
Do Middlesex students make time to read The Anvil? As the official newspaper of Middlesex, the Anvil is ubiquitous. Throughout the campus, everyone—from students and faculty to visiting families—can pick…
Trump’s Election Victory was far more than a failure of Democratic Messaging.
A majority of Americans prefer a more conservative path forward. To win again, Democrats need to remake their party and platform, not simply fix their messaging. Since Donald Trump stormed…
2024 Election Inside-Out: How will gender tilt the tides?
Investigate what is shaping the gender gap in the 2024 Election and why are men and women so divided. Harris currently holds a 16-point advantage among likely female voters, while…
The Taliban furthers restriction on women
By Emily Bahar On January 1, 2025, the Taliban implemented a “window ban” in both new and old residential buildings in Afghanistan, so that women can’t be seen doing such…
Style: Fall at Middlesex
Cardigans, Uggs, et cetera. Fall at Middlesex is undeniably a spectacular experience. Crisp mornings, vibrant foliage, and chai lattes all contribute to the quintessentially New England boarding school atmosphere of…