Funding Education: How It Affects the Nation’s Schools and MHS
As the new fiscal year approaches and the school year ends, is it time to look at how we, as a city and as a nation, fund education? Oklahoma’s four…
Music Theory Class Takes Field Trip to the Boston Symphony Orchestra
On Thursday, March 1st, 2018, Todd Cole, music and choral arts teacher at Malden High, took his Music Theory class, to see the Boston Symphonic Orchestra at Symphony Hall. During…
Why Local Politics Matter Too
Government officials and city workers are always highlighting the importance of political activity and staying involved in your community. They claim that every voice is heard and that they are…
Put MCAS in the Past
If you’re from Massachusetts, you’re probably familiar with the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS). The purpose of MCAS is to improve curriculum and instruction, evaluate student and school performance, and…
Why This Election Matters to the Youth of Malden
As the 2016 Presidential Election quickly approaches, many Malden High students will have the opportunity to vote for their candidate of choice. Although, the majority of these students would be…
CVS v. MHS: Is Parking Really a Right?
Much to the dismay of every driving Malden High School student, it has been decided that the empty building on the southwest side of the school (formerly a furniture store)…
Chromebooks? More Like No Books!
Cowritten by Leila Greige and Megan Downer Ah, the Chromebook, soon to be a necessity to the daily life at Malden High School. MHS’s freshman class of 2018 was administered Google…
The Necessity of Diversity
I remember, when I was ten, my parents sent me to a day camp during the summer. It was a normal camp, where we played computer games and drank juice…
OPINION: The War On Truancy – Accommodation or Violation?
Above: Students with the words “Failure Due To Attendance” across their foreheads. From left to right: Blue and Gold Staff Members Andrew Cogliano, sophomore, and Grace Stathos, junior; sophomore Ricky…
Budget Cuts: “When [Money’s] Gone, Where Does It Go?”
By SUMYA MOHIUDDIN The reasons as to why Malden is experiencing a $2.5 million budget cut are concerning; many students and teachers have been left questioning the state of Malden…