A stroke of a paintbrush or the mold of a vase sets forth a series of actions leading to the creation of a masterpiece. Each masterpiece consumes precious time, holds significance to the artist, and propels their journey forward into the art world. Malden High School is home to many imaginative minds whose artworks deserve…
Hidden Ducks for a Hidden Activity Lauryne Jean Joseph When entering the school’s library, there are many activities to do with friends. One activity that only a few people know about is finding little toy ducks in the library area. This activity was only announced during a presentation with librarian Stephen Nedell while getting new…
In a world of sexism, Asian hate, and discrimination, local communities have stood their ground. Many individuals have sprung into action, creating organizations to campaign against prejudice. One of these many organizations is BlossomHer. What is BlossomHer? BlossomHer is a youth-powered, non-profit organization founded in April 2024 by 15-year-old sophomore Tiffany Nguyen of Fontbonne Academy,…
According to Niche.com’s rankings, Malden High School is the most diverse high school in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Walking through the halls of MHS, students quickly realize they are within a wonderful sea of people from all different backgrounds. The social studies department at MHS constantly strives to add new and relevant electives to their…
Clubs that involve STEM competitions and olympiads are often considered quintessential high school extracurriculars. Yet, in response to Malden High’s lack of science-based academic teams for a long time, junior Raphael Orcino decided to found the school’s newest Science Competition Club (SCC). Last year, Orcino collaborated with science teacher John Frigo to establish Malden High’s…
Mental health is a huge matter for students and teenagers worldwide. It has been estimated that about 14% of pre-teens and teenagers suffer from mental health conditions, yet a majority of them go unnoticed and untreated. There are a lot of factors that induce stress and affect the mental health of students at the school,…
Ashton Calixte also contributed to this article. As Thanksgiving approached, so did the annual Powderpuff Game for the senior and junior girls at Malden High. On November 27th, the yearly tradition rolled around for another year before Thanksgiving break. The senior and junior girls came eager and motivated, spotting a game face and a motive…
For the past few years, Malden High School has faced an issue of students disregarding or missing the bells informing them of class starting. The administration knew something needed to be done and developed a new policy. Starting November 12, 2024, the new policy changed the lives of many students at Malden. The new tardy…
Jacob Fuentes also contributed to this article. After two months full of memorization, vocal training, and acrobatic practice, Malden High School’s Play-Pro cast, led by Todd Cole and various staff members such as Technical Director Ariana Messana and Band Director Lauren Foley, was ready to perform “Pippin”: a story full of love, betrayal, and discovery…
