High up in the Himalayan Mountains lies a region called Kashmir. It is one of the most beautiful, yet fought-over places on Earth. For over 75 years, India and Pakistan have argued over who should control...
The 2024-2025 school year is slowly beginning to wind down: AP exams are finally over, college decisions are made, finals are just around the corner, and the SHS student body is excited for the final day...
Sophia Fenco, Entertainment Editor
• April 25, 2025
Just before spring break on April 8, the marching band show for the 2025-2026 season was announced! This past year, our very own SHS Marching Band captivated audiences with their show Lucky. They took...
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we live, work, and learn. In schools, AI tools like adaptive learning and accessibility improvements are making education more efficient. At the same time, the...
Sophia Fenco, Entertainment Editor
• April 3, 2025
Overview
Are schools still sanctuaries? Will they take me and my family? Am I safe? These are the questions that have been circulating around SHS recently. There is a lot of confusion about what the...
Pioneers were on cloud nine this past week during SHS Drama Club’s musical production, All Shook Up. Performances were held in the auditorium for three nights, opening on Thursday, March 6th, and closing...
The Student versus Staff photography contest is back! Each year, students and teachers submit their favorite photos anonymously for the chance to win an exciting prize.
Last year the award for overall...
It’s time to tuck away those hats and gloves as the freezing grip of winter finally gives way to the warmth and sunshine of spring. Say farewell to icy roads and early sunsets—soon, the crisp air of...
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On February 12th, 2025, Somerville High School’s Women in STEM (WiSTEM) Club hosted its inaugural conference, a full-day event held in the SHS auditorium and media center. The conference welcomed female...
The COP29, which stands for the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP) from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), was held in Baku, Azerbaijan. It marked a critical moment in...
Sophia Fenco, Pop Culture Editor
• January 30, 2025
On December 14th, the Somerville High School chorus opened the holiday season through song with their Sounds of the Season concert. It was truly a night to remember, with features from the Concert Choir,...
