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Adelia, The Wonder Girl, a second grade student at South Elementary School is courageously battling a brain cancer diagnosis.
HHS Unity Project Organizes First Ever “Adelia Week”
Nex Benedict’s photo projects onto a wall during a vigil in Oklahoma City on February 24, 2024.
Nex Benedict: Student, Victim, Martyr
Hingham resident Hillary Flynn uses her eclipse glasses to witness the event on April 8th in Boston.
In the Shadow of the Solar Eclipse
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
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
This is a glimpse inside a workout class at Orangetheory Fitness, located at 15 Shipyard Drive, Hingham MA.
A Look Inside the Mental and Social Benefits of Exercise 
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
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
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Emma Peterson

Emma Peterson, Contributing Writer

Emma Peterson enjoys gardening, snuggling with her cats, playing piano, and baking. When she's not writing journalistic articles, she turns her attention to writing poetry or short stories. At Hingham High, she is a member of GCP, and Vice President of Diversify Our Narrative. Much like her cats, she is also an avid birdwatching enthusiast.

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Howard University in Washington D.C. received bomb threats both Monday and Tuesday of last week.

As Black History Month Begins, Over A Dozen HBCUs Receive Bomb Threats

Emma Peterson, Contributing Writer
February 11, 2022
G20 leaders pose in front of the Trevi Fountain during the summit in Rome on October 31.

G20 Leaders Recognize Need for Action Against Climate Change, but Fail to Make Concrete Goals

Emma Peterson, Contributing Writer
November 16, 2021
Women protest Texas SB8 at the state Capitol in Austin on September 1.

Texas Abortion Bill Sparks Controversy Regarding Women’s Rights

Emma Peterson, Contributing Writer
September 25, 2021
Osaka, at only 23 years old, is ranked as the second best tennis player in the world.

Naomi Osaka Withdraws from French Open After Being Fined Thousands for Skipping Press Conference

Emma Peterson, Contributing Writer
June 7, 2021
(From left to right): Hingham residents Emma Kahn, Jana Kahn, and Helen Kahn participating in a Hingham Net Zero climate standout on March 20.

Earth Day 2021: Hingham’s Efforts to Counteract Climate Change

Emma Peterson, Contributing Writer
May 3, 2021
Eggs in a Nest Cupcakes

10 Cheerful Recipes for Spring and Easter

Sydney Driscoll-Gannon, Mimi Jiang-Yu, and Emma Peterson
April 5, 2021
Raya, voiced by Vietnamese-American actor Kelly Marie Tran, is the first Southeast Asian Disney princess.

Why Raya and the Last Dragon Is A Groundbreaking Film

Emma Peterson, Contributing Writer
March 29, 2021
At only 26 years old, performer Seong-Jin Cho has already won numerous awards for his piano-playing. Here seen playing Mozarts Allegro in D Major, he lends beautiful expression to the newly-released piece.

Newly Discovered Mozart Piece Gets World Premiere

Emma Peterson, Contributing Writer
February 22, 2021
Billionaire Jeff Bezos founded a private rocket company, called Blue Origin, in 2000.

Letter to the Editors: the Future of the Space Industry Belongs to Private Companies

Emma Peterson, Contributing Writer
January 23, 2021
The popular Christmas tune Baby Its Cold Outside first appeared in this scene from the 1949 film, Neptunes Daughter.

Christmas Controversy: Is “Baby It’s Cold Outside” About Sexual Assault?

Emma Peterson, Contributing Writer
December 20, 2020
Streaming service Disney + capitalized on the coronavirus-imposed shutdown of Broadway by releasing its film adaptation of Hamilton a year early.

Broadway Not Set to Reopen Until June 2021, at the Earliest

Emma Peterson, Contributing Writer
November 8, 2020
Hurricane Delta moves towards Louisiana on October 8, as a Category 2 storm.

2020’s Record Breaking Hurricane Season is Not Over Yet

Emma Peterson, Contributing Writer
October 18, 2020
Supreme Court Nominee Amy Corey Barrett is a right-wing extremist, but a brilliant and principled thinker nonetheless.

Trump Nominates Replacement for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Sparking Controversy

Emma Peterson, Staff
September 26, 2020
Instead of going to the movie theaters this summer, try bringing the theater right into your backyard!

How To Have Fun This Summer Without Catching COVID-19

Emma Peterson, Contributing Writer
June 15, 2020
In the hard-hit tribal nation, weekend lockdowns and stay-at-home mandates aim to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Navajo Nation Combats COVID-19 with Highest Per-Capita Infection Rate in U.S.

Emma Peterson, Contributing Writer
May 31, 2020
In Olympia, Washington, hundreds of protesters crowded the Capitol building on April 19th, carrying signs with aggressive messages and violating social distancing guidelines.

Protests Against Coronavirus Lockdowns in the U.S. Call for a Return to Normalcy

Emma Peterson, Contributing Writer
April 25, 2020
Bong Joon Ho, director of the South Korean film Parasite, accepted his Oscar for Best Picture amidst roaring applause.

The Oscars, 2020: Parasite’s Historic Win and Everything Else You Missed

Emma Peterson, Contributing Writer
February 19, 2020
According to a survey by Common Sense Media, 26% of parents track or monitor their teens phones.

Life 360- or is it Life Surveillance 360?

Emma Peterson, Contributing Writer
January 13, 2020
Qassam Soleimani was Iran’s second most powerful figure. Having said he wished to die as a martyr, it seems he may have gotten his wish.

Recent Death of Iranian General Heightens Tensions Between the U.S. and Middle East

Emma Peterson, Contributing Writer
January 6, 2020
Firefighters battle the Kincade fire in Sonoma County.

California Wildfires Lead Colleges to Extend Application Deadlines

Emma Peterson, Contributing Writer
November 11, 2019
Although articles of impeachment have yet to be passed, recent developments in the trump impeachment inquiry reflect continued progression

New Developments as Trump Impeachment Inquiries Move Forward

Emma Peterson, Contributing Writer
October 28, 2019
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