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Eating the right foods builds brain function and intelligence (Adobe Stock Images)
Top Foods to Improve Brain Health
Children participating in the egg hunt at the Easter Bunny Bash. “2024 Bunny Bash : News & Events.” The Arc of the South Shore, arcsouthshore.org/news-events/2024-bunny-bash.html. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.
Celebrating Easter on the South Shore
Assembly line laborers working at a BMW factory in Berlin. Photo by Bloomberg News
Four-Day Workweeks: Are They the Future of the German Economy?
HHS Hosts a Career day
HHS Hosts a Career day
In the spring of 2024, six new tennis courts at Hingham High School will become part of the athletic complex. Photo Credit: Ethan Warhaftig
Hingham High School Set to Debut Six New Tennis Courts In Spring
A representation of the 988 crisis hotline poster, and the lack thereof, in some HHS restrooms (Will Sartor)
Poster Problems: A Gender-Based Discrepancy in HHS’s Mental Health Resources
Eating the right foods builds brain function and intelligence (Adobe Stock Images)
Top Foods to Improve Brain Health
Last Monday HHS sophomores began the English Language Arts MCAS exam, a start to the many MCAS testing sessions at HHS. Photo Credit: https://hhsgrade10mcas20.weebly.com/
MCAS Testing – A Controversial Topic at HHS
Two couples enjoying a game of doubles pickleball (Forbes)
The Popularity of Pickleball
Students filling out their SAT exam booklet (The New York Times)
Steps to Succeeding on the SAT and ACT
Hingham 2023 Unified Track team
United Track Team Kicks off Spring
Two couples enjoying a game of doubles pickleball (Forbes)
The Popularity of Pickleball
Notre Dames Becky Obinma (10), Maddy Westbeld (21), and Sonia Citron (11) defend Ole Miss Kharyssa Richardson (33) in the second round of the 2024 tournament. (Credit: Matt Cashore, USA TODAY Sports)
NCAA Women’s March Madness
Students are excited for the spring sports season (Wicked Local)
Spring Sports Start
Connecticut players celebrate after beating SDSU in the national championship on April 3rd 2023 (Godofredo A. Vasquez/AP)
March Madness Overview
Two couples enjoying a game of doubles pickleball (Forbes)
The Popularity of Pickleball
(Above) Bob Marley (Kingsley Ben-Adir) passionately plays a packed concert concert venue for fans (Photo Credit: Paramount Pictures)
“One Love” Delivers as an Unconventional Biopic that Captures the Essence of Bob Marley
This is the movie’s poster which you would see when seeing the movie in theaters. Pictured is Timothee Chalamet who plays Paul Atreides and Zendaya Coleman who plays Chani. https://www.dolby.com/experience/dune-part-two/
New Movie Release- Dune: Part Two
Nearly Four Hundred Band Students in Grades 5-12 took us “Back to the 80’s” for this year’s All-Town Band Concert. Photo Credit: HMPA
Rockin’ the 80s at Hingham’s All- Town Band Concert
Jimmy Kimmel kicks off the night with his monologue, congratulating all of the outstanding works of 2024. Credit: Getty Images
The 96th Oscar Awards
A representation of the 988 crisis hotline poster, and the lack thereof, in some HHS restrooms (Will Sartor)
Poster Problems: A Gender-Based Discrepancy in HHS’s Mental Health Resources
Eating the right foods builds brain function and intelligence (Adobe Stock Images)
Top Foods to Improve Brain Health
Last Monday HHS sophomores began the English Language Arts MCAS exam, a start to the many MCAS testing sessions at HHS. Photo Credit: https://hhsgrade10mcas20.weebly.com/
MCAS Testing – A Controversial Topic at HHS
Fundraiser advertisement for the HHS Chipotle event dedicated to the Mentor Program
Thoughts on the HHS Mentor Program
Students filling out their SAT exam booklet (The New York Times)
Steps to Succeeding on the SAT and ACT
Shining a light on Hingham news

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Shining a light on Hingham news

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Jake Bednarski

Jake Bednarski, Managing Editor

Jake Bednarski, a senior at Hingham High, enjoys writing political and sports news. In addition to his work as managing editor, Jake also participates in golf and swimming at HHS. After his career at Hingham High, he would like to pursue a future in History and Education.

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Kobina Johnson is among countless other Brown athletes who have had their sports programs cut and removed from the budget. Photo credit: Kobina Johnson

Op-Ed: Title IX Should Be Amended to Prevent Sports Program Cuts

Jake Bednarski, Managing Editor
April 27, 2021
Junior captain Caroline Connelly puts up 2 of her team leading 13 points in the game.

Girls Basketball Tops Plymouth South In First Round Of Patriot Cup

Jake Bednarski and Mary Kelly Prosky Gilbert
March 16, 2021
Senior Captain Cate Macdonald defined herself as the teams top Breastroker through the past 4 years on the team, leading the team as both a Senior and Junior captain. Macdonald will be studying at the University Of Vermont next year.

Hingham Swim Team Finishes the Season Strong

Jake Bednarski and Mary Kelly Prosky Gilbert
February 9, 2021
The end of 2020 brought the exciting roll out of COVID-19 Vaccines. Former physician and now teacher at Brockton hospital, Dr. James Gilbert, was one of the first healthcare workers to receive the vaccine.

2020 in Review

Sarah Bryden, Keely Jordan, Jake Bednarski, and Mary Kelly Prosky Gilbert
January 19, 2021
Bidens vice presidential nominee Harris shown here responding to Pences statement.

Harris and Pence Face Off in Vice-Presidential Debate

Jake Bednarski, Managing Editor
October 12, 2020
Although the at-home AP exam and classes, the College Board maintained a structured checklist and schedule. This was backed by an Exam Demo, allowing students to get a taste for the new testing experience and Youtube videos, announcing changes, and reviewing material on several courses.

Online and Shortened: The Story of the Changed AP Exams

Jake Bednarski, Contributing Writer
June 1, 2020
Mike Conley wins the NBA HORSE Tournament. In addition to the NBAs HORSE Tournament, NBA players have taken to streaming video games on gaming platform Twitch, and many have participated in a $100,000 charity NBA2K tournament, won by Suns Point Guard Devin Booker.

HORSE, NBA2K, And More: How The NBA Community Is Staying Connected

Jake Bednarski, Contributing Writer
May 5, 2020
Several citizens of the Indian city of Punjab have noted that the Himalayas are visible from the city for the first time in 30 years. This is due to the reduction in pollution that has accompanied the stay at home orders that have been mandated in many countries all over the world.

Pollution Decreases Globally As a Result of COVID-19 Restrictions

Jake Bednarski, Contributing Writer
April 19, 2020
This image taken from video on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, and provided by the National Transportation Safety Board, shows part of the wreckage of a helicopter crash near Calabasas, Calif. The Sunday, Jan. 26 crash killed former NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others.

Sports Communities Commemorate the Life of Kobe Bryant

Jake Bednarski, Sports Columnist
February 7, 2020
Sports Reports 11/6 - Will the Brooklyn Nets be a Good Team this Season?

Sports Reports 11/6 – Will the Brooklyn Nets be a Good Team this Season?

Jake Bednarski, Staff Sports Columnist
November 11, 2019
Penn State holds out the Michigan Wolverines for a 28-21 win on Saturday, 10/19/19. Lamont Wade (safety) leads the team in celebration after a big defensive stop.

10/23 Sports Report

Jake Bednarski, Staff Sports Columnist
October 27, 2019
As the NHL Season begins, Slava Voynov, an LA Kings defenseman, gets suspended for the entirety of the season for unacceptable off-ice conduct. He has been accused of domestic violence and has lost his contract with the Kings

Weekly Sports Column: Football Season Update

Jake Bednarski, Staff Sports Columnist
October 13, 2019
Jordan Howard, #24 of the Philadelphia Eagles, runs for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers in their win on Thursday Night Football. He would have a total of 87 yards and 2 touchdowns

Weekly Sports Column: Game Recaps and Predictions

Jake Bednarski, Staff Sports Columnist
October 6, 2019
Gabriel makes an amazing catch in the corner of the end zone in the win over the Redskins in Week Three.

Weekly Sports Review Column

Jake Bednarski, Staff Sports Columnist
September 29, 2019
Antonio Brown seen here with Head Coach Bill Belichick at the Dolphins game last Sunday.

Antonio Brown’s Short Run in a Patriots Jersey; Where Will He Go Next?

Jake Bednarski, Staff Sports Columnist
September 22, 2019
Attorney General Barr, pictured here in January, released a summary of the Mueller report on Mar. 24. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Barr Releases Summarized Mueller Report

Jake Bednarski, Contributing Writer
March 31, 2019
Trump and Kim Jong-Un at this weeks talks. (AP Photo: Evan Vucci)

Trump Meets with North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un

Jake Bednarski, Contributing Writer
March 3, 2019
Trump announces the deal to reopen the government for three weeks (Olivier Douliery / Getty Images)

The Government Shutdown Comes to an End

Jake Bednarski, Contributing Writer
January 27, 2019
Mueller has a long history in investigation. In this 2013 photo, Mueller delivers a stoic gaze during an FBI ceremony. Photo by Charles Dharapak : AP

Mueller Investigation: What Comes Next

Jake Bednarski, Contributing Writer
December 17, 2018
Former President George HW Bushs state funeral took place on Wednesday, Dec. 5. (Cameron Pollack for NPR).

Remembering George H. W. Bush

Jake Bednarski, Contributing Writer
December 9, 2018
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Representative Ben Ray Lujan (D-MN), DCCC Chairman, celebrate a projected Democratic Party takeover of the House of Representatives during a midterm election night party hosted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on November 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

Midterm results: what does it mean now that the Democrats have the House?

Jake Bednarski, Contributing Writer
November 18, 2018
Junior Owen O’Brien takes the snap. Most of Hingham’s plays were running plays, many of which going for over ten yards.

Photos from Hingham High’s Homecoming

Jake Bednarski and Will Sutton
October 27, 2018
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