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Mark your calendars for the best Holiday event of the year. Graphic provided by Hingham Holiday Fair website.
Shop at Hingham High’s Holiday Fair this Weekend
(Above) The U.S. Capitol is the home to the legislative branch of the United States government, where both houses of congress, the House of Representatives, and Senate meet to determine the nation's laws. After the elections, the capitol is now home to both houses of congress which have a Republican majority.
The Key Races that Decided the House Majority
HHS Band musicians, conducted by Mr. Cincotta, performing “American Heritage”
Hingham Residents Honor our Veterans
Turkey leading almost 1,900 runners at beginning of 2023 Turkey Trot Race
Annual Hingham Turkey Trot is Coming Up!
Massachusetts voters casting their votes at ballots in 2022.
Election Day Offers an Important Tradition, a Civic Duty, and a Break for Students
This year at HHS, more and more teachers have implemented a phone ban with phone pockets in the classroom like those pictured here.
Phone Bans at HHS: A Necessary Evil?
The switch to online testing. The new app used to take the ACT and SAT.
Standardized Testing: How Juniors are Feeling
There are many Yom Kippur flyers found throughout the school which are created by the Jewish Student Union.
Yom Kippur: A Time to Reflect, Connect, and Renew
Photo of Hingham High School Close Lot Parking Lot on Saturday, October 26.
Student Perspectives Regarding the HHS Parking Situation
The demolition of Hingham’s old concession stand as it prepares to become to foundation for “The Dock Project”
Student Excitement Surrounds The Dock Project
The Hingham boys’ team crowds at the center of the pitch after their 2-0 win against Minnechaug, propelling them to the Final 4.
Final 4 Frenzy: An Inside View of the Soccer and Field Hockey Playoff Runs
Austin Gentle getting ready to snap the football.
Crimson Earning their Elite Status So Far this Season
The Boston Celtics celebrate their 18th championship and hang the banner prior to the opening game against the Knicks.
Tatum Leads Celtics to a Hot Start this Season
Captain, Ryan Hallisy, takes an amazing hit after Malden Catholic hits it out
Hingham Girls Field Hockey Strikes Again
The Hingham Boys gathered in their pregame huddle before the kickoff against Nashoba.
Boys Soccer Hits the Ground Running in the MIAA Playoffs
(Above) The 1975 Saturday Night Live cast, as portrayed in ‘Saturday Night’ (Photo Credit: Hopper Stone)
Comedy is Brilliant Chaos in ‘Saturday Night’!
Album cover of the album “Chromakopia” by Tyler the Creator
“Chromakopia” by Tyler the Creator: A Track-by-Track Breakdown
HHS band students, conducted by Mr. Cincotta playing the national anthem in the HHS stands at the recent neon Hingham vs. Plymouth North home game on Oct 4, 2024.
The Return and Significance of Hingham High’s Pep Band
Photo by Hunter Abrams depicting Ralph Lauren Runway walk during New York Fashion Week
From New York City Runways to Hingham High School Hallways: New York Fashion Week September 2024
Mr. Cincotta teaching Hingham students taken by Hank Ader
Hingham Bands: Building a Culture
The most popular music streaming service in the world, Spotify. (Veronica Webb)
Is Spotify Ruining How We Listen To Music?
A clock being turned forward on the first Daylight Savings Time in 1918 by Senator Charles Higgins. (George W. Harris).
The Origin of Daylight Savings Time
This year at HHS, more and more teachers have implemented a phone ban with phone pockets in the classroom like those pictured here.
Phone Bans at HHS: A Necessary Evil?
A look at the front of Town Hall, the building that houses the Recreation Department, where many freshmen have already completed their service requirements.
The New Community Service Requirement for Freshmen
Being outdoors and exercising can boost mood and energy
The Mental Benefits of Exercise
HHS band students, conducted by Mr. Cincotta playing the national anthem in the HHS stands at the recent neon Hingham vs. Plymouth North home game on Oct 4, 2024.
The Return and Significance of Hingham High’s Pep Band
Photo of fans honoring Welles Crowther during the first half of the Boston College game.
The Boston College “For Welles” Red Bandanna Game
Shining a light on Hingham news

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Shining a light on Hingham news

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Edan Larkin, Editor-in-Chief

Edan Larkin, a senior, started as a member of the Harborlight in her freshman year after taking Mrs. Fennelly’s Journalism class. She is also co-president of Best Buddies, captain of the Debate Team, captain of Model UN, a Community Service committee head in Student Council, and a varsity Track & Field athlete. Outside of school, she enjoys writing, reading, and music.

All content by Edan Larkin
Senior participants in Senior Assassin gather a variety of water guns in order to be best prepared for the game.

Senior Assassin moves on to second round

Edan Larkin, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2019
A side-by-side of President Donald Trump and Mayor Bill de Blasio, representatives of the opposing stances taken on the proposed sanctuary cities plan.

Trump proposes plan to move undocumented immigrants to sanctuary cities

Edan Larkin, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2019
Brie Larson stands strong in the Captain Marvel movie poster.--and, no, she is not smiling, nor does she have to.

Captain Marvel soars above adversity

Edan Larkin, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2019
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California, alongside Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas, left, as well as others, speaks about a resolution to block Trump's national emergency declaration.

Op-Ed: What Constitutes a National Emergency?

Edan Larkin, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2019
The eighteen delegates from HHS smile as they ride the but to the HMUN conference on Thursday, January 24th.

Diversity in Action: 2019 Harvard Model United Nations Conference

Edan Larkin, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2019
Seniors Gianna Merian and Aine Powell smile with their superlative voting forms.

The Senior Superlatives Situation

Edan Larkin, Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2018
A family, including a mother and two little girls in diapers, run from the tear gas released by the U.S. Border Patrol at the U.S.-Mexico border.

The Current State of the Migrant Caravan

Edan Larkin, Editor-in-Chief
November 28, 2018
Republican state representative candidate Kristen Arute.

2018 Midterms: An Interview With State Representative Candidate Kristen Arute (R)

Edan Larkin, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2018
Representative Joan Meschino, the Democrat running for the reelection of state representative of the Third Plymouth District.

2018 Midterms: An Interview With State Representative Candidate Joan Meschino (D)

Edan Larkin, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2018
A Jewish man blows the shofar in honor of Rosh Hashanah.

What are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur?

Edan Larkin, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2018
Principal Swanson taped a rainbow heart above the Martin Luther King Jr. quote on his door to show support for Hingham's LGBT+ students and faculty.

“RiceGate”: The Controversy Explained

Will Sutton, Edan Larkin, Liv Casey, Claire Taylor, and Lizzie Quinlivan
June 18, 2018
Prom-goers walking the red carpet before heading to Lombardo's where the prom itself was held.

Class of 2018 Senior Prom

Edan Larkin, Editor-in-Chief
June 4, 2018
Man wrongfully imprisoned for 15 years tells his story

Man wrongfully imprisoned for 15 years tells his story

Edan Larkin, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2018
Junior Laine Skamarycz, freshman Mitch Wilson, and junior Zoe Johnson smile at their meet.

Hingham High School Introduces Unified Track

Edan Larkin, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2018
A pile of name tags with mental disorders written in place of names, emphasizing the ways in which society unfairly defines mentally ill people by their illnesses.

Mental Disorders Are Not Adjectives

Edan Larkin, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2018
The Women's March encourages participation in the nationwide school walkout on March 14, 2018.

The March 14th School Walkout: What You Should Know

Edan Larkin, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2018
The folder given to each delegate, in which we stored important papers such as our busy schedules.

2018 Harvard Model United Nations: My Experience

Edan Larkin, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2018
Mr. Louchheim, Judi Bohn, Janet Singer Applefield, and Mrs. McCash smiling after the moving presentation by Applefield.

Holocaust Survivor Janet Singer Applefield Visits Hingham High School

Edan Larkin, Editor-in-Chief
December 26, 2017
Jacqui Baker and her mother smile after a successful afternoon of interviews.

Girl Scout Jacqui Baker Completes Her Gold Award

Edan Larkin, Editor-in-Chief
November 24, 2017
Last year, Gillette Stadium put on a beautiful display before a Patriots game in order to demonstrate its support of breast cancer awareness. The patriots and other sports teams show their solidarity with those affected by breast cancer every year in varying ways.

The Importance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Edan Larkin, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2017
A sign held by a Native American protester publicly demonstrating against the celebration of Columbus Day in Seattle. Seattle later made the decision to replace the day with Indigenous Peoples' Day in 2014.

Students Respond: Should Columbus Day Be Celebrated?

Edan Larkin, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2017
'It,' released in theaters across the U.S. on September 8th, 2017.

All About ‘It’

Edan Larkin, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2017
My press pass for the event (with a dinosaur sticker on it).

The World of Journalism: My Experience

Edan Larkin, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2017
Comey taking oath at the hearing, swearing to tell the truth and nothing but the truth.

FBI Director Comey Testifies Before the Senate

Edan Larkin, Contributing Writer
June 12, 2017
Trump campaign advisor Carter Page speaking at a news conference in Moscow, Russia.

The U.S. and Russia: What Has Changed?

Edan Larkin, Contributing Writer
May 22, 2017
A young Syrian boy being treated by a doctor at a make-shift hospital following the devastating chemical attack.

The U.S. and Russia: What’s New

Edan Larkin, Contributing Writer
April 10, 2017

Drought and Famine: The Current State of Somalia

Edan Larkin, Contributing Writer
March 26, 2017
Trump's national security adviser resigned this month due to revelations that he was in fact in contact with Russian officials prior to the election.

The U.S. and Russia: What’s Going On?

Edan Larkin, Contributing Writer
February 21, 2017

Turkey Nightclub Attack

Edan Larkin, Contributing Writer
January 15, 2017
A Syrian man holds on tightly to his two young daughters as he stands in the rubble of a bombed neighborhood in al-Kalasa in Aleppo.

Awareness for Aleppo: How You Can Make a Difference

Edan Larkin, Contributing Writer
December 26, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump stands beside Vice President-elect Mike Pence.

The Early Formation of Trump’s Administration

Edan Larkin, Contributing Writer
November 27, 2016
Everyone who participated in the halftime game poses after a successful match!

A Happy Homecoming for Best Buddies

Edan Larkin, Contributing Writer
October 17, 2016
Mr. Mulry smiles at the desk he’s spent plenty of time at over the course of his career.

Mr. Mulry: Retired, but not Forgotten

Edan Larkin, Contributing Writer
June 13, 2016
Clara Kingsbury, a freshman, designs her own t-shirt.

Equality: One Shirt at a Time

Edan Larkin, Contributing Writer
May 6, 2016
The new spring Novice team jumping in joy of the new season. From left to right: Patrick Houle, Leah Humphrey, Eleanor Smith, Rosie Iaria, Bridget McGonagael, Kayla Collins, Grace Gruber, Chloe Brusard, Lucy Nash, Perrin O’cone, Hanna Hopkins, Molly Maravel, Gianna Merian, Sophia Franklin, Margaret McDowell, Caitlin Comer, Kate Stupin, and Jessica Carr.

Changes in Girls’ Crew

Edan Larkin, Contributing Writer
April 12, 2016
Here Nelson Bauman smiles in a photograph taken at his daughter's wedding. Her ceremony combined both the Catholic and Jewish traditions.

Being Jewish Today

Edan Larkin, Contributing Writer
April 3, 2016
Chris Rock cracking a joke about the lack of diversity in this year’s Oscars during the teaser released January 8th, 2016.

Controversial Oscars

Edan Larkin, Contributing Writer
February 28, 2016
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