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Jane Goodall playing with Bahati, a 3-year-old chimpanzee, at the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary in 1997.
Remembering the Life and Legacy of Jane Goodall
The logo of the Hingham Food Pantry, indicating that they have helped families in need since 1991.
Hingham Food Pantry: The Fight Against Food Insecurity
Mock-up released by the White House of the plans for the soon to be constructed 200 million dollar ballroom.
Changes at the White House: From Hoban’s Vision to Trump’s New Ballroom
Hingham residents protest the Trump Administration on an early Wednesday morning.
Local Hingham group Stand Up and Speak Out continues to expand movement to protest the Trump Administration
The leopard spots that were discovered on a rock called “Chayava Falls”. These spots indicate that Mars may have once been able to support microbial life.
NASA Reports Potential Proof of Life on Mars
Students from the HHS Breathe Out Club setting up the SWell table in preparation for Breathe Out Day.
First Breathe Out Day of the Year Promotes Student Well-being
Several members of the team point towards the camera.
Girls Volleyball Blows Out Plymouth South!
The Dock ribbon cutting occurred on September 12, 2025, finally debuting it to the community.
Ribbon Cutting Concludes Awaited Dock Project
Inundation District is a new film that discusses the devastating effects of climate change on Boston’s Seaport.
Recap and Student Perspectives on the Viewing of “Inundation District”
A Cancer Kid’s First tri-board was displayed at the club fair during freshman orientation, encouraging freshman to join the club.
Cancer Kids First: A Glimpse At The Organization’s Empowering Message
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics talk on the court during the second half of their game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2025.
Celtics Revamp Roster as Preseason Approaches
Jason Tatum addresses his road to recovery at the Celtics Media Day Press Conference at Auerbach Center on September 29th.
Jayson Tatum Appears Ahead of Schedule on Optimistic Recovery
Josh Jacobs pushes through defenders as he makes a beeline towards the end zone in the fourth quarter.
Packers and Cowboys Showdown Leads to Rare Ending
The Chicago Cubs celebrate their Wild Card win over the Padres and get ready for their divisional series matchup with their NL Central rival the Milwaukee Brewers.
MLB Wild Card Round Finishes With Three of Four Higher Seeds Advancing
Marcus Jones (#25) and Alex Austin (#28) celebrate in the end-zone with Patriots fans after Jones’ 87-yard touchdown on a punt return. The play gave the Patriots a 7-6 lead over the Carolina Panthers.
Should Patriots Fans Be Optimistic About the Season?
Season 3 cover photo with Belly (center), Conrad (left), and Jeremiah (right) in front of the Cousins house.
Jenny Han Strikes Again: The New Twists and Turns in Season Three of “The Summer I Turned Pretty”
Liam (left) and Noel Gallagher (right) reunite for the “Live 25” tour.
Don’t Look Back in Anger: Oasis Celebrates 30 Years of “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory”
Dominic Fike blows stardust on the cover art of his mixtape “Rocket.”
“Rocket Is Not An Album”: A Review of Dominic Fike’s First Mixtape
All of Swift’s albums, spanning more than 15 years, including “Taylor’s Version.”
A New Era: Taylor Swift Wins Ownership of Her Albums
The “Minecraft Movie”, a recent release has earned its place as the most popular film of 2025 thus far.
The Rise Of Irony And The Fall Of Sincerity
HHS lines the hallways with ample recycling bins that students can use.
How Eco-Friendly is HHS?
Ms. Papuga teaches in her classroom.
Ms. Papuga: Hingham High’s very own Ceramics Teacher
These four books are either banned in some schools, or have been challenged in others around the US.
The Impact of Censorship in American Education
The Climate Crisis has caused a dramatic increase in wildfires such as this at Talkin Lake in British Columbia in July, 2023.
Climate in Crisis: Recent Climate Events Strike Global Concern
The entire Class of 2026 will be wearing their bright red Senior Shirts on the first day of school on Tuesday.
The Last First: How Do Seniors Feel About The Start to their Final Hingham School Year?
These four books are either banned in some schools, or have been challenged in others around the US.
The Impact of Censorship in American Education
Both titles illustrate an example of the tests available and the features AP Classroom presents.
AP Exam Reflections: What Students Had to Say
Pictured left to right, Haylen Wilson, Ava Souppa, Taylor Gay, Caitlin O’Driscoll, Adam Healey, Elinor Deady, Ava Ladd, Luca Guidi, Tasha Otoka, and Ivy Clark sit at first graders desks after helping teachers at South Elementary School.
Seniors Step Up: Harbormen Helping Hingham Day 2025
The Dock’s woodwork paneled in insolation visualizes its final silhouette.
The Dock Drifts Towards Completion at HHS
Three HHS students playing a mobile game, one of the many contributing factors to overwhelming screen time.
Are the Effects of Screen Time Altering HHS Students’ Education?
Shining a light on Hingham news

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Shining a light on Hingham news

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Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics talk on the court during the second half of their game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2025.
Celtics Revamp Roster as Preseason Approaches
Shlok Patel, Contributing Writer • October 7, 2025
Jason Tatum addresses his road to recovery at the Celtics Media Day Press Conference at Auerbach Center on September 29th.
Jayson Tatum Appears Ahead of Schedule on Optimistic Recovery
Gus Doggett, Contributing Writer • October 5, 2025
News
Jane Goodall playing with Bahati, a 3-year-old chimpanzee, at the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary in 1997.
Remembering the Life and Legacy of Jane Goodall
McKenzie Patterson, Junior Editor • October 7, 2025
The logo of the Hingham Food Pantry, indicating that they have helped families in need since 1991.
Hingham Food Pantry: The Fight Against Food Insecurity
Aidan Mannion, Contributing Writer • September 29, 2025
Mock-up released by the White House of the plans for the soon to be constructed 200 million dollar ballroom.
Changes at the White House: From Hoban’s Vision to Trump’s New Ballroom
Celia McCarthy, Contributing Writer • September 28, 2025
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Student Life
Students from the HHS Breathe Out Club setting up the SWell table in preparation for Breathe Out Day.
First Breathe Out Day of the Year Promotes Student Well-being
Marlo Stevenson, Contributing Writer • October 7, 2025

On Tuesday, students from all grades spent many of their classes outside in...

Several members of the team point towards the camera.
Girls Volleyball Blows Out Plymouth South!
Caio DaSilva, Photo Editor • October 2, 2025

On Wednesday, October 1st, the Girls Volleyball Team defeated Plymouth South...

Arts & Entertainment
Season 3 cover photo with Belly (center), Conrad (left), and Jeremiah (right) in front of the Cousins house.
Jenny Han Strikes Again: The New Twists and Turns in Season Three of “The Summer I Turned Pretty”
Claire Sullivan, Contributing Writer • September 28, 2025
Liam (left) and Noel Gallagher (right) reunite for the “Live 25” tour.
Don’t Look Back in Anger: Oasis Celebrates 30 Years of “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory”
Henry Ader, Contributing Writer • September 21, 2025
“Rocket Is Not An Album”: A Review of Dominic Fike’s First Mixtape
Anna Post, Managing Editor • September 19, 2025
A New Era: Taylor Swift Wins Ownership of Her Albums
Gianna Aljanabi, Contributing Writer • June 8, 2025
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Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics talk on the court during the second half of their game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2025.
Sports
Celtics Revamp Roster as Preseason Approaches
Shlok Patel, Contributing Writer • October 7, 2025

For the 2025-2026 preseason, the Boston Celtics' roster has undergone major changes since the championship...

Jason Tatum addresses his road to recovery at the Celtics Media Day Press Conference at Auerbach Center on September 29th.
Sports
Jayson Tatum Appears Ahead of Schedule on Optimistic Recovery
Gus Doggett, Contributing Writer • October 5, 2025

The Celtics' aspirations for a back-to-back banner nineteen burst when Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles...

Josh Jacobs pushes through defenders as he makes a beeline towards the end zone in the fourth quarter.
Sports
Packers and Cowboys Showdown Leads to Rare Ending
William Cosman, Contributing Writer • October 5, 2025

Sunday is every avid football fan's favorite day of the week. It produces a combination of action-packed...

The Chicago Cubs celebrate their Wild Card win over the Padres and get ready for their divisional series matchup with their NL Central rival the Milwaukee Brewers.
Sports
MLB Wild Card Round Finishes With Three of Four Higher Seeds Advancing
Liam Cusick, Contributing Writer • October 5, 2025

Ever since being implemented two years ago, the new MLB playoff format featuring four three-game Wild...

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HHS lines the hallways with ample recycling bins that students can use.
How Eco-Friendly is HHS?
Paige McManus, Contributing Writer • September 28, 2025
Ms. Papuga: Hingham High’s very own Ceramics Teacher
Grace Newman, Contributing Writer • September 21, 2025
The Impact of Censorship in American Education
Vivien Nicholas, Contributing Writer • September 21, 2025
Climate in Crisis: Recent Climate Events Strike Global Concern
Marlo Stevenson, Contributing Writer • September 18, 2025
The Last First: How Do Seniors Feel About The Start to their Final Hingham School Year?
Ethan Warhaftig, Editor-in-Chief • August 31, 2025
Seven Must Read Books for Students to Kick off Summer Vacation
Dory Maguire, Contributing Writer • June 1, 2025
Should Students Be Able to Go Outside During Study Halls?
Ethan Warhaftig, Editor-in-Chief • May 27, 2025
Meeting Mr. E-Show: A Staple of the Hingham High School Community
William Vanderweil, Contributing Writer • May 18, 2025
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