Essays: What’s Wrong With The Letter S?
“I hate the letter ‘S.’” This line has become one of the most famous Common App essay introductions. Written in 2021 by high schooler Abigail Mack, this essay...
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College Abroad
Leaving home can be scary. Nevertheless, every year, over 300,000 American students pack their bags and get on a plane to study abroad (“Why...
City vs. Rural Campus
City and rural campuses are polar opposites in higher education, rivaling each other in terms of resources, student bodies, and prestige. Some high schoolers...
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Mr. C – An Athletic Trainer’s Journey
“Strive for greatness in all that you do.” A message from Mr. Cacciola to the students of AB. Our athletic trainer has...
AB’s New Courses
This March, when students signed up for the 2026-2027 courses, a new page was...
Senior vs. Staff: Basketball Game Review
The exciting annual Senior versus Staff game took place on March 7th, filled with...
The Future of TJMAXX
For years, the TJMAXX at Acton Plaza has been a go-to destination for bargain...
Charting AB’s Future
For decades, our district has been keen to show off its prestige, but one...
Op-Ed & Commentary
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This debate has raged on for years, decades, even centuries. This debate has infected schools, toppled mainstream media, and broken friendships. This debate isn’t...
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Firing Squad Returns
Picture this: A person is strapped into a chair, wrists bound, chest bare except...
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Energy Drink Ranking
Walk into any high school in America right now, and you’ll see the same...
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Best Libraries in MA
There are many libraries in or near Acton and Boxborough, like the Acton Memorial...
Off-Topic & Culture
Arts, Athletics & Creative Life
Culinary & Recipe
Fall Recipe: Apple Cider Donuts
As we approach the November holiday season, here is a fitting seasonal recipe that you should try at home. Baked...
Music & Sound
Duke Ellington: Jazz
When most people think of swing, they think of Glenn Miller’s In the Mood...
Arts & Culture
The Cost of a Cleaner Light
With lines from “Indigenous People Report New Suspicions of River Contamination by Mining Company...
Arts & Culture
Ice Cream!
Valleys of chocolate syrup, And caramel hills North of Ice cream land, full of...