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Editorial: El secreto de la junta falla al público

Escrito por el Editorial Board y traducido por Emma BuckFor the English version of this article, click here.Días después de la inauguración de dos miembros nuevos de la junta escolar,…
The Editorial BoardJanuary 30, 2023
Bears Doing Big Things

Biology Professor Duncan MacKenzie ‘71 Talks Sea Turtles, Fish, and Going With the Flow

This is the twentieth article in Bears Doing Big Things, a weekly column celebrating the stories of notable M-A alumni. Read last week’s article here. MacKenzie in action working on…
Caroline PecoreJanuary 30, 2023
CultureMusicOpinionTop Stories

Opinion: Why Taylor Swift Debates Are So Heated

“This is a song about a guy who made the choice to cheat on me and probably shouldn’t have because I write songs,” said Taylor Swift in regards to her…
Malika VahobovaJanuary 29, 2023
CommunityCultureFashionFunTop Stories

Aesthetic Bears

Aesthetic - a set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art. An aesthetic refers to a specific fashion style that has colors, locations, and hobbies…
Malika VahobovaJanuary 28, 2023
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Music Moment: Los Hermanos de Oro

Attending one of Los Hermanos de Oro’s performances is like witnessing something magical. Hours pass by as they play without pause and you see their laughs and smiles as they…
Celine ChienJanuary 26, 2023
Bears Doing Big Things

Author and Poet Susan Samuels Drake ‘56 Reflects on her Work with César Chávez

This is the nineteenth article in Bears Doing Big Things, a weekly column celebrating the stories of notable M-A alumni. Read last week’s article here. “César Chávez was a powerful,…
Caroline PecoreJanuary 23, 2023
CultureOpinionTop Stories

Two Dancers’ Take on UDA Dance Nationals

Cover image courtesy of Varsity Spirit; picturing University of Saint Thomas' team. Last weekend, college dance teams from across the nation gathered at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida…
Ella Ahn and Tiffany KarpJanuary 21, 2023
CultureTop Stories

Outstanding Netflix International Shows That You’re Missing Out On

“Once you overcome the one-inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films.” —Bong Joon-Ho, Director of Parasite As one of the largest streaming…
Ada CaiJanuary 17, 2023
Bears Doing Big Things

Making a Difference Through Community Journalism with InMenlo Editor Linda Hubbard ‘66

This is the eighteenth article in Bears Doing Big Things, a weekly column celebrating the stories of notable M-A alumni. Read last week’s article here. Local journalist Linda Hubbard is…
Caroline PecoreJanuary 16, 2023
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Golden Globes in Review: From Upsets to Obvious Winners

The 80th Annual Golden Globes were held earlier this week, on January 10th. While some of the outcomes were unsurprising, there were also a few major upsets, though it was…
Ella Ahn and Ishy MishraJanuary 14, 2023
CampusCommunityCultureNewsTop Stories

District Teachers Bring Awareness to Gender-Inclusive Spanish

Illustration by Olivia Hom Spanish is gendered, as are almost half of the world’s languages, including Hindi, French, and Arabic. This means there are masculine and feminine words for objects,…
Celeste ZuckerJanuary 13, 2023
CultureFunTop Stories

Quick Art: AI Generated Clip Art

Artificial Intelligence (AI) art is a new concept that is slowly improving. It is generally grouped into two categories: AI that analyzes pre-existing art and AI that creates new art,…
Malika VahobovaJanuary 10, 2023
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Traveling the World with Christine Williams ‘05

This is the seventeenth article in Bears Doing Big Things, a weekly column celebrating the stories of notable M-A alumni. Read last week’s article here. After graduating from college, Christine…
Caroline PecoreJanuary 9, 2023
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How Social Media Affects Genders Differently

To investigate social media’s impacts on different gender groups, the M-A Chronicle conducted an anonymous survey of 153 M-A students, 71 of which identified as boys, 72 as girls, 6…
Eileen Liu and Tessa EllingsonJanuary 6, 2023
Bears Doing Big Things

Reinventing Yourself: Ted Minnis’s Journey from an M-A Dropout to the Winningest Head Coach in Harvard Water Polo History

This is the sixteenth article in Bears Doing Big Things, a weekly column celebrating the stories of notable M-A alumni. Read last week’s article here. Minnis's photo in the 1987…
Caroline PecoreJanuary 2, 2023
CampusCultureTop Stories

M-A Chronicle Wrapped: Fall 2022 in Review

Since the school year began in August, the M-A Chronicle staff has published over 250 articles. With such a consistent flow of campus and local news, great stories can quickly…
Megan LamDecember 31, 2022
CommunityCultureSportsTop Stories

Playing Golf on a Budget

Golf is often viewed as an expensive sport. While it is expensive, there are plenty of ways to keep the game affordable. Golf requires a lot of equipment. Clubs, an…
Finn PapenfusDecember 30, 2022
FunHolidaysTop Stories

Time to “Chill” Out! Winter Break Activities

The temperatures have dropped to a whopping 50 degrees, and it is officially winter. Whether you want to keep warm or take on the cold, here are some winter activities…
Ella AhnDecember 24, 2022
Film & TVHolidaysReviewsTop Stories

Expectations are Low, but Spirits are High! Top 5 Netflix Christmas Movies

It’s important to note that expectations for cheesy Hallmark Christmas movies are typically extremely low. Rather, these movies exist mostly for entertainment purposes. We ranked all of the following movies…
Varsha Sripadham and Natalie ShannonDecember 23, 2022
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Bear Bites: La Biscotteria

Augustine Buonocore and his five-person staff start work at 2 a.m. every Monday to Saturday of the holiday season in his small commercial kitchen connected to his retail store, La…
Celeste ZuckerDecember 22, 2022
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