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The U.S. Supreme Court may go more than a year with only eight members.

Scalia’s death leaves high court in limbo

Filling his seat has become a battle of political wills
By Alyana Vera, Co-opinion editor March 2, 2016

The death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on Feb. 13 marked the end of an era. Regardless of one’s political beliefs, Justice Scalia was an undeniable force during his nearly 30-year...

School lockers now have built-in locks to increase security.

Safety used as an excuse to keep cell phones handy

By Kassie Peloso, Staff writer February 9, 2016

Despite the change in school policy restricting accessibility to cell phones, many AMSA students are claiming that they don’t trust their lockers as a way to keep their phones with them throughout the...

The long-term fate of the White Building is uncertain.

AMSA gets hefty arbitration award

By Alyana Vera, Co-opinion editor January 27, 2016

In an email message sent on Jan. 15, Board of Trustees chair Pauline Jen Ryan informed the AMSA community that the school has been awarded nearly a million dollars in a binding ruling by an arbitrator...

For the second straight year, all 20 acting nominees are white.

Oscars so white?

The lack of diversity sparks protest
By Coretta Granberry, Photo editor January 20, 2016

In the six days since the release of Oscar nominations for the films of 2015, the backlash over the lack of diversity among nominees has built to a fever pitch, with director Spike Lee and actress Jada...

Two dollars gives Powerball players a chance at more than $1 billion.

Who wants to be an almost-billionaire?

The Powerball jackpot reaches a record high
By Mykalah Jacob, Co-editor January 13, 2016

What would you do with $1.5 billion? Well, if you purchase the winning Powerball lottery ticket, you may be asking yourself this question soon. The Powerball jackpot will be worth an estimated $1.5...

Student artwork will be the showcase of AMSAs Arts Night.

Time for art to take center stage at AMSA

By Sarthak Panda, Features editor January 12, 2016

In a science- and technology-focused school, the chance to honor art and music is a breath of fresh air. For AMSA, that chance comes Wednesday during the school’s Arts Night. Hallways will be decorated...

Former AMSA Executive Director Dr. Joseph McCleary observing a history class during his first year.

AMSA administration change, round three

School leaders are hopeful that now is the time for stability
By Rebecca Perlin, Senior writer December 18, 2015

MARLBOROUGH–AMSA students, teachers, and parents alike are anxious and have one primary concern: the fate of their 10-year-old school. The source of the anxiety is a third administration in three years. The...

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