News
Dr. Callen Encourages Students to “Lean In”
The following is a transcript of our 23-minute interview with Head of School Alixe Callen ’88, edited for brevity and clarity.
Darby Yang '27
Other
Farewell, Hwang!
Hubert Hwang, known as Hwang to their students, entered Milton five years ago during the pandemic. Since then, they have embodied the roles of math teacher, Academy House dorm parent, and Asian Society faculty advisor.
Opinion
Melania Reflects the Polarization of America
On January 30, First Lady Melania Trump, author of the book Melania, released an eponymous documentary, also titled Melania. Directed by Brett Ratner, the Rush Hour filmmaker who disappeared from Hollywood after sexual misconduct allegations, the documentary provoked a polarized reception.
A&E
The Biggest Wormhole Lies in Stranger Things’s Plot
On January 7, 2026, the website for the streaming goliath Netflix crashed. The reason? Millions of fans of the global TV show Stranger Things were overloading the servers, causing them to overheat. But, why were so many people on the site even though the finale to the show had been released a week earlier? The answer is a conjunction of odd occurrences/scenes and confusing writing that made a significant portion of the fanbase believe that the ending was fake and that the real one would release on January 7.
News
Campus Reacts to Brown Shooting with Fear
On December 13 at Brown University, Claudio Neves Valente killed two students while injuring nine more. The reverberations of this tragedy extend beyond Providence, including on Milton’s campus.
News
Jewish High Holidays Mark Holy Days for Some, Just “Days Off” for Others
On September 23 and October 2, Jewish students, faculty, and staff at Milton celebrated Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur—which mark the beginning and end of the Ten Days of Repentance—while others celebrated having the days off school.
News
Upper School Principal Rachel Stone Reflects on Year One and Addresses AI Use and Leadership Changes
During the opening weeks of school, Upper School Principal Rachel Stone asked herself: “What’s the vibe on campus?” Her early conclusion? “Really, really, really positive.”
News
Upper School Principal Rachel Stone Reflects on Year One and Addresses AI Use and Leadership Changes
During the opening weeks of school, Upper School Principal Rachel Stone asked herself: “What’s the vibe on campus?” Her early conclusion? “Really, really, really positive.”