How much is too much?: Analyzing the Extended Essay and other IB deadlines

By: Karina Hanson

As the school year is quickly moving along, the class of 2016 is trying to spot the light at the end of the tunnel. This is seemingly impossible, though, due to all of the upcoming deadlines. The consensus from seniors seems to be that the Extended Essay, or “EE”, is the most daunting of them all.

The EE is one of many assessments needed to achieve the IB Diploma. Students are allowed a decent amount of leeway when it comes to creating their essay in the sense that it is based on a subject matter of their choosing, and it may not exceed 4,000 words.

Eagles soar over GLTHS in 2-1 decision

Senior Meghan Foley moves downfield in a recent home game against Greater Lowell.
The Eagles won 2-1.

Photo courtesy of: MVRCS.com

By: Maria DeSimone

The Mystic Valley Regional Charter School varsity girls’ soccer team scored their first win in seven games with a 2-1 victory at home over Greater Lowell Technical High School on October 13^th, improving their record to 3-8-2.

Cooking with Karina: Oat Pancakes

This recipe for oat pancakes will keep your mouth,
(and your waistline!) very happy this winter.

Photo courtesy of: greenlitebites.com

By: Karina Hanson

       As we are approaching colder weather, warm Sunday morning pancakes sound like the perfect option to combat the chill in the air. However, traditional pancakes are known for being full of refined carbohydrates and unhealthy fats. This recipe is a simple alternative that barely compromises the delicious taste and texture of your favorite pancake recipe! 

Junior Varsity Volleyball Wins

Varsity Senior Bailey Chiccuarelli (left) and sophomore Brianna Paris (right)
prepare for the serve during a recent home game.

Photo courtesy of: MVRCS.com

Crew Slew!

By: Arune Vickneswaran

      Kicking off with fall sports, the crew team of Mystic Valley has been practicing rigorously from four to six in the afternoon. If you do not know, the crew team specializes in rowing boats and to test their skill against other crew teams. The crew matches are called crew meets.

Boys Soccer Loses to Shawsheen

By: Deanna Cook and Leanne Costa

The Mystic Valley Regional Charter School’s varsity boys’ soccer team fell to Shawsheen Valley Technical High School on October 3^rd by a final score of 5-2. The road loss dropped the team’s overall record to 4-5. Freshman midfielder Soufyane Missbah El Idrissi scored for the Eagles.

Boda Borg Opens in Malden in October

By: Emily DaPonta

        We sat down with the owner of the first Boda Borg in America, located on Pleasant Street in Malden, on Sunday October 11^th to discuss their business and its movement to the states. Boda Borg is a Swedish entertainment company, and the Malden location is the first to open in the United States. 

A view of the inside of Boda Borg's "The Jungle" Quest.

Photo taken by: Emily DaPonta

        Boda Borg's website describes the new building at 90 Pleasant Street as a “real-world gaming environment.” People in groups of three to five choose a “quest” that they wish to do and, without any instruction, navigate through each room using clues.