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12 Nov

Headlight: Oct. 8, 2025

MHS Headlight StaffHeadlight

Check out the latest issue of Marblehead High School’s Headlight. In this edition: Assistant Editor Anna Cruikshank, a sophomore, reports on Marri O’Connell, captain of the girl’s cross country team. Assistant Editor Evan Eisen, junior, writes about "Phones in schools: Useful or a distraction?" Freshman Mary Prindiville offers part one of "successful student-athlete tips for incoming freshmen." Headlight October 8, 2025 - B (21 inches)Download

17 Apr

Headlight: April 17, 2024 issue

Will Dowd0 CommentsEducation, Headlight, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools

Check out the latest issue of Marblehead High School's Headlight. This edition features Rachael Albert's article on the unexpected creation of a new pond on the rail trail after heavy rains, and Ian Chace's adventure into the far north. Plus, don't miss the recap of the National Art Honor Society's Art Night, showcasing student creativity and community engagement. Headlight April 17, 2024Download

17 Jan

MHS Headlight: Senior spotlight

Ila Bumagin, Headlight editor0 CommentsHeadlight, Marblehead Public Schools

It's almost halfway through the school year, although for seniors it feels like we're already done. With midterms approaching and some serious "senioritis" settling in, I wanted to check in on my seniors and see how the year is going and what we're looking forward to. Firstly, I asked what seniors were looking forward to most this year. The general consensus was everythingafter quarter two, which ends at the end of January, after midterms. Rachael Albert says, "I am looking forward to quarter three and…

15 Jan

MHS Headlight: I’m salty about ‘Saltburn’

Benji Boyd0 CommentsHeadlight, Reviews

The year 2023 was a big one for cinema. The online ‘Barbenheimer’ phenomenon brought millions flocking to theaters back in July for the simultaneous release of Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ and Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer,’ allowing both movies to rake in massive profits in the box office. Ridley Scottdelivered the second major biopic of the year, ‘Napoleon,’ back in November, and Alexander Payne’slight-hearted ‘The Holdovers’ adds a little comedy into the mix. However, one 2023 release has carried its buzz into the new year, but does it…

20 Dec

MHS Headlight: Ode to Old North

Ila Bumagin, Headlight editor0 CommentsArt, Culture, Headlight, Local News

There's a lot that comes to mind when we think of our quaint town of Marblehead. Festive lighthouses, rocky beaches, Abbot Hall above the harbor, or our beloved storefronts. While this rings true for us all, I will always associate my hometown with Old North Church, with that tall white spire peeking above the townhouses. Although I'm not particularly religious, it has been my home most Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings since I was seven years old.From 1999-2018 my mother was the youth choir director…

20 Dec

Marblehead Christmas Walk 2023

MHS Headlight reporter Georgia Marshall0 CommentsHeadlight

It is December, and the holiday season has officially begun, bringing with it a plethora of traditions and festivities to make all spirits bright. As per every year, my household is in full Christmas mode, ambushed by holly and baubles the moment Thanksgiving was over. The Christmas tree can be seen sparkling from our living room window; our driveway is aglow with twinkling lights and festive garlands; stockings hang above the fireplace; and plates of freshly baked cookies somehow emerge from the chaos that is…

10 Dec

MHS Headlight: ‘Napolean’ review

Benji Boyd0 CommentsEntertainment, Headlight, Reviews

Ridley Scott's “Napoleon” hit theaters last week, and it is already topping global box offices. Thebiopic stars Joaquin Phoenix as the infamous French general, Emperor, and bicorn hat enthusiast,alongside Vanessa Kirby as Josephine Bonaparte. The most famous holder of his name besides Mr. Dynamite, Napoleon Bonaparte is a figure that has captured the world’s imagination for centuries, so it's only right that he finally be honored with his own major motion picture. Already, less than a week in, the reviews are mixed. Time magazine called…

10 Dec

MHS Headlight: Eco-friendly holiday shopping guide

MHS reporter Jasmina Kurtovic0 CommentsCulture, Headlight, Marblehead Public Schools

Buy Local: Not only is it a great way to reduce your carbon footprint, but it is also a great way to support local businesses and artists! Bonus points if you buy locally grown foods for your holiday meals. Avoid Wrapping Paper: Why buy and use tons of paper that just gets thrown away when you can DIY-it! Use old newspapers, brown paper bags, or cloth to wrap gifts instead. For additional flare, use the comics section, or color on designs for a personal touch.…

10 Dec

MHS Headlight: Different traditions, same season

MHS Headlight reporter Aislin Freedman0 CommentsCulture, Headlight, Local News

As Christmas draws near, many people start to put up lights and buy presents for the holidays. When this is being written, it's 26 days until Christmas. There are eight days until Chanukah. Eight days until the first candle on the menorah. 16 days until it's all over, and everyone else still looks forward to Christmas. Chanukah is early this year. It might not be in November, but it's close enough that anyone buying presents is prone to think it's practically before Thanksgiving. What most…

15 Nov

MHS Headlight: Red flag over new policy

MHS Headlight Staff0 CommentsHeadlight, Local News

Flags have become more common in the last several years. There's a flag for everything - every sexuality, every ideology or political party, even most clubs or groups have a flag. However, across the USA, many school districts have begun banning specific flags. These flags mainly include the Black Lives Matter (BLM) and Pride flags. Flags hanging in the MHS cafeteria Recently, our school committee has been considering creating a policy that would effectively ‘ban’ all flags but the country and state flag. All others…