How was the Middle East divided at the beginning of the 20th century?
According to the YouTube channel Extra History, in 1914, the Ottoman Empire controlled the Middle East; the map illustrates who held power over various parts of the region. The Ottoman government had direct control of Jerusalem. Despite the region being predominantly governed by specific groups residing in major cities, such Continue Reading
Is TikTok reviving or diluting classic literature?
In a modern-day society, social media is arguably the most influential phenomenon that decides what is trendy and what is not, but for younger generations, TikTok is easily considered the most popular app with 1,925 billion users globally. TikTok allows for multiple interests to be shared with the use of Continue Reading
Strict Parents VS Leniant Parent
Parenting shapes a child’s emotional, social, and cognitive development. While strict parents enforce discipline and high expectations, lenient parents offer a more relaxed and open-minded. The debate over which approach is better has impacted the world of Parenthood. This article shows the outcomes of each parenting method and concludes by Continue Reading
‘They not like us’: Symbolism and black history in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance
The Super Bowl is a significant sporting event in America. It is the final game of the United States National Football League. The winning team determines the season’s champion and is crowned the ‘World Champions’. During the Super Bowl, there is a tradition of an entertainment performance midway through the Continue Reading
Future of the Past – Rhubarb Theatre
Rhubarb Theatre visited Boston High School as part of the Future of the Past Project (FOTP) which uses the arts to brig heritage and stories to life in creative ways. This project has been made possible with funding through the Heritage Lottery. Our newsroom team were on hand to find Continue Reading
Boston Brilliance – Claire Foster Interview
Students from Boston High School recently visited Boston College to interview Principal & CEO Claire Foster to find out more about the upcoming and exciting Boston Brilliance Event on 14 February 2025 Watch to find out more:
Storytellers: Guildhall Zest
Young people from across Boston visited the Guildhall to witness the unveiling of flags carrying their ambitions and statements about the future they want to see following work with Zest Theatre – we sent a team of journalists from Boston High School to find out more!
Autoimmune Disorders: Why should we feel alienated?
Should young people with autoimmune disorders receive more media attention? Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system attacks body cells. They sound terrifying, but they are much more common than you might think. In the UK, according to the website Open Access Government, around 10.2% have an autoimmune disorder. Over Continue Reading
AI Usage in the gaming industry.
AI, artificial intelligence that can perform various functions, is indisputably evolving to become part of everyday life. With intelligent assistants like Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri and websites like ChatGPT, society has become reliant on Artificial Intelligence to complete mundane tasks such as writing essays or personalising our online shopping apps Continue Reading
What does Trump’s presidency mean for immigrants living in the US?
Many people around the world have been left frustrated and anxious after Donald Trump swept to power on the back of the economic grievances of ordinary people and the fears surrounding mass illegal migration to the United States. Concerns surrounding an ‘invasion’ of the United States were exploited by Mr Continue Reading