When our school prides itself on diversity, why do so many students still feel invisible because of their names? What’s in a name?  Culture, identity, history. A name is not just a label. It’s often the first thing someone learns about you, and the simplest way to acknowledge a person’s individuality.  Whether through diversity statistics on the website, flags proudly lining our dining hall, or the growing number of affinity groups on campus, Middlesex presents itself as a co

Polling suggests that students want increased attention to bigotry and bullying. Lock and barricade the doors. Hide away from windows. Stay quiet. Worst case scenario, fight and disarm.  Nearly every American citizen in school has undergone this procedure, implemented in case of the devastating—but not entirely improbable—threat of an active shooter on campus. Starting from as early as kindergarten, the protocol is reinforced each year alongside standard fire drills.  Regardl

Review of the movie “Avatar: Fire and Ash” Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third installment in James Cameron’s blockbuster sci-fi franchise, has dominated the global box office for three consecutive weeks, officially surpassing $1 billion worldwide. While the film’s financial success is undeniable, its true impact lies in how it expands the emotional and narrative depth of Avarar, focusing less on conquest and more on grief, legacy, and resilience. Picking up after the events of A

Stranger Things Bids Farewell On New Year's Eve 2025, Stranger Things  released its long-anticipated series finale, in which the final battle took place. This release racked up an overwhelming revenue of an estimated $20 million to $25 million, and over 105 million views within the first week and a half.  In this two-hour episode, the group is plunged into Vecna’s Abyss—a nightmarish realm where the villain has kidnapped twelve children from Hawkins and is scheming to merge E

In a modern world full of pressure, we should embark on an adventure of our own On Holy Saturday, 1934, Patrick Leigh Fermor stood on a bridge in the Hungarian town of Esztergom overlooking the Danube. Fifty years later, he would describe his journey across Europe in his magnum opus, Between the Woods and the Water .  Born into an established English family, Fermor’s father was the director of the Geological Survey of India and was knighted in 1910. His father left Fermor wit

Unpacking the biggest night on campus Cash Night, a.k.a Casino Night, is not just about winning big at the poker table, but it is about winning big in other aspects. Like what? Is what I asked Mr Harris. During my recent interview with Mr Harris regarding the ins and outs of cash night, I learned about what it takes to create an amazing night for the students.  Cash night has many different elements, from Upperclassmen asking underclassmen to be their dates, to the big balloo