Features – The Lion's Roar

Beyond the Black Square

February 9, 2021 The Lion's Roar56

Last summer’s racial reckoning saw an influx of individuals, particularly young people, use social media to voice their opinions. But how much of this newfound activism is just for show?

1 in 2000: Amirah Pitts, “a Miniature Michelle Obama”

February 9, 2021February 12, 2021 The Lion's Roar134

Freshman Amirah Pitts uses her voice to fight for justice

Schooling Squared

February 9, 2021February 12, 2021 The Lion's Roar41

Educational inequity skyrockets as affluent families turn to supplemental educational resources

Sam Hyun ’10 combats Asian American racism

February 9, 2021February 12, 2021 The Lion's Roar33

After roles as a legislative aide to former Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo and a founder of a local chapter of Invisible Children, ’10 graduate Sam Hyun is now chairperson of the state’s Asian American Commission

The Common Application

February 9, 2021 The Lion's Roar64

The Roar follows three remaining seniors as they navigate the college application process

Students grapple with the ethics of pandemic traveling

February 9, 2021 The Lion's Roar44

With December break behind us and February break in the near future, students consider the ethical concerns raised by traveling during the pandemic

Core Values: The Limits of Good Intentions

February 9, 2021February 12, 2021 The Lion's Roar23

English teacher Alan Reinstein reflects on how action must be paired with intent in order to enact meaningful change

South hosts in-person freshmen orientations

February 6, 2021February 9, 2021 The Lion's Roar66

Freshmen students explored the building during orientations held on Jan. 20 and 27

The Common Application

December 22, 2020December 23, 2020 The Lion's Roar221

The Roar follows four seniors with different interests as they navigate the college application process and will reveal their identities and college plans as they make their decisions

1 in 2,000: Grace White

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Every issue, the Roar randomly selects a student and explores what makes them unique