This school year, administrators rolled out a brand new cell phone policy, and it’s already the talk of the hallways. The policy states that phones must be put away during class time— no texting, scrolling,...
On the morning of September 2, 2025, the class of 2026 gathered around the Jack Casagrande field at Brien McMahon High School at 5:30 in the morning for the start of our many traditions that...
Senior Senators, welcome back! First, let me just say congratulations to all of you for your hard work the past three years. Every essay written, every energy drink consumed, and every late night study...
Many people refer to junior year as the most grueling and high-pressure year of high school, which rings true nationwide. Students who plan to attend college –which is over 60% of students in Connecticut–...
Most people love snow days, or at least a day when students don’t have to be awake before the sun and sleep in. It's the best feeling when parents get the school canceled message. However, when people...
Driving to school this morning, I listened to Olivia Rodrigo's 2021 hit album “SOUR” that took the world by storm. And one song in particular stood out to me because I finally was able to grasp an...
Do you have a desire to give back to your community but don’t have the time or resources?
A survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 45% of people stated ‘lack of time’ as their reason...
Imagine a classroom where the students are more focused on scrolling through social media than engaging with their lessons. Are cell phones enhancing education, or are they a major distraction?...
Are you interested in being the best version of yourself? Are you drowning in a sea of your own thoughts? If so, have you heard of the new senior English elective at McMahon called ‘Bright Core?’
This...
At McMahon much like the students, not all teachers are the same nor are their teaching styles. Some teachers can be very strict, while others are more chill and understanding. Much like their teaching...
The recent closure of the student lounge during blocks 3 and 4 at Brien McMahon High School has left many students confused, especially those who rely on it during open-end periods. The lounge was shut...
Brien McMahon, just like other schools, still has 5 day school weeks. Many people believe that only having school for 4 days a week would benefit both students and teachers.
Most students here at...
