Dear Readers of The Green and Gray,  Welcome to the second issue of the 2025-2026 academic year! As we near the end of a strikingly cold winter trimester, we reflect on the moments that made it memorable—in fact, historical. For example, the Bears celebrated a rare snow day after 18 inches of powder buried the campus. According to Ms. McGovern, it was only the fourth one in her 27-year career under the Mountain! Yet, despite the relentless subzero days, gusty conditions, and early sunsets, the Berkshire community, as always,...

 Some say that the creative process is what defines true art; others argue that art cannot be defined. While this definition has always been...

 Starting September 1, teenagers under 15 will no longer be able to use social media, but they are not the only ones affected by this new law...

 À partir du 1er septembre, les adolescents de moins de 15 ans ne pourront plus utiliser les réseaux sociaux, mais il n’y a pas seulement...

 “You should pray for a sound mind in a sound body. Ask for a heart that is courageous, with no fear of death, that reckons long life among...

 “Orandum est ut sit mens sana in corpore sano. Fortem posce animum, mortis terrore carentem. Qui spatium vitae extremum inter munera ponat...

 I recently went on Amazon to do some quick shopping. I wasn’t seriously planning to build a PC. I was browsing parts for one I had been thinking about putting together....

The report AI 2027 claims that the impact of superhuman AI in the next decade could exceed the Industrial Revolution, and society is not ready. This paper paints a surreal...

 In a world governed by science, myths seem to be placed on the opposite of modernity and logic, because no scientific evidence can prove them true. However, German philosopher...

 It’s the new look: the “Gen Z Pout” face. Worn by popular young female celebrities like Lily-Rose Depp and Ariana Greenblatt, this trending...

 Have you ever asked to join someone's Spotify jam just to hear the most gut-wrenching words stab back at you, “Um.. I use Apple Music, sorry.”...

 For over a century, Hollywood has been recognized as the pinnacle of the film and storytelling industry. Some of the most famous movies in...

 It was another icy day under the Mountain, and I was on the brink of enjoying a rejuvenating 20-minute shower. That was the plan, at least,...

Editor’s Note: Every year, AP English Language and Composition students write satirical opinion pieces in the form of articles from The Onion....