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Dem Primaries Result in New Voices, Returning Leaders

September 27, 2018

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Massachusetts voters hit the polls again on September 4th, as the state held their 2018 primary elections. The results of these elections determined the candidates running for public office for both the Democratic and Republican parties. These candidates will continue their campaign through the midterm elections this coming November, when a winner will be officially elect...

Cambridge Rappers: A New Type of Local Art

September 27, 2018

Throughout the year, the Visual and Performing Arts Department gets a lot of attention at CRLS for its on-stage productions. Between the Black Box Theatre, the band and chorus rooms, the auditorium, and the dance studio, it seems like there is always a performance or production right around the corner. But, for some CRLS students, the basement of the Arts Building isn’t the only center of art at Rindge.

BIRD Scooters: A New, Electronic Way to Get Around

September 27, 2018

Over the past few months, Cambridge has had an influx of electronic scooters created by the company BIRD. This scooter sharing service is similar to Blue Bikes in that scooters are left all around the city and can be unlocked in order to use. However, BIRD differs from its bike-sharing counterpart when it comes to its relationship with the city.

Things to Do in Boston this August

August 6, 2018

This August, Boston is the place to be. With a wide array of fun activities and events, there is something for people of all interests to do in the last ...

Things to Do in Boston this July

Levi Herron, Metro Editor

July 15, 2018

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As summer break really starts to get in gear, the Boston area is filled with fun things to do. There are many different activities out there, but if you’re short on ideas, here are some recommendations to make your vacation memorable. Ride a Bike Bring back that youthful love of cycling by taking a ride on one of the many great bike paths near Cambridge. Ride alongside ...

A Summer Guide to Boston

June 19, 2018

Your summer plans might be nothing but to “stay home” so far, but that doesn’t mean you can’t manage to have an exciting summer. There are coun...

Harvard Student’s April Arrest Sparks Controversy

May 30, 2018

On Friday, April 13th, Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) received reports of a naked male, Harvard student Selorm Ohene, 21, standing in the midd...

Diversity in Cambridge: Part 2

May 30, 2018

In 1636, Elijah Corlett created the first school in Cambridge: the Latin School. The school was well-known both because of Corlett’s leadership and beca...

Massachusetts House Moves Forward on ERPO Bill

May 30, 2018

“Our students deserve nothing less,” said Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Bob DeLeo at a press conference held outside of CRLS...

Diversity in Cambridge: Part 1

April 25, 2018

Cambridge is often heralded as a leader in diversity and inclusion. However, like virtually every American city, it has a tumultuous history when it c...

School Committee Attempts to Finalize AV Policy

April 25, 2018

On February 8th, the School Committee met for the second time this school year to discuss the attendance violation (AV) policy. The meeting aimed to fi...

A Look at CPSD’s FY 2019 Budgeting Process

Isabelle Agee-Jacobson, Contributing Writer

April 23, 2018

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On Thursday, March 15th, Superintendent Kenneth Salim presented his proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year to the School Committee, one of many steps in the budget creation process. The budget is what allows the school district to function, but it is also where new initiatives start. As the School Committee and the superintendent’s office consider how to spend the money (fro...