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Jeff Benay on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Jeff Benay on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Angel Chomyn, Mercury Staff October 30, 2025

In a society being ripped apart by those wanting a sanitized version of history, and those insisting on the truth - warts and all - we offer Indigenous Peoples’ Day as an exciting example of this tension. ...

The School Break Mystery:

The School Break Mystery:

Sophia Oszurek, Mercury Staff October 22, 2025

Many students at BFA and in the Maple Run District have wondered why school wasn’t held on October 2nd. The reason is because of Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year for Jewish people, spanning from...

Bell to Bell, No Cell?

Bell to Bell, No Cell?

Shakia Ludlam and Sophia Oszurek October 22, 2025

Since the start of the 2025-26 school year, Bellows Free Academy has enacted a schoolwide phone ban. “Bell to bell, no cell.” There has been considerable unrest among students surrounding the new rules....

Freemasonry: Myths and Reality

Freemasonry: Myths and Reality

Tristan Boomhover, Mercury Staff June 3, 2025

Some people believe that the Freemasons are a secret society. Movies such as National Treasure, and The Da Vinci Code, have enhanced and glorified this myth.  Freemasonry is actually a way for men...

Let It Snow

Let It Snow

Shakia Ludlam and Sophia Oszurek April 10, 2025

In contrast to January, a frigid month with unsafe conditions and no snow days, February saw three school cancellations in the span of two weeks. On average, schools in the Northeast have 4-6 snow days...

Are Economics Beneficial To Students?

Are Economics Beneficial To Students?

Grady Boyle March 5, 2025

Economics could be a class that helps improve the future of our economy. Inflation has been crazy during the last couple of years, and many people seem to misunderstand how inflation occurs. The economy...

BFA Study Hall

BFA Study Hall

Corey McNulty, Mercury Writer February 4, 2025

Students at BFA do not seem to be enjoying the new study hall system that has been implemented due to new school rules. The change that was made is that on normal block days students have been designated...

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Students to Scientists

Isma Rashid, Mercury Staff December 12, 2024

Thanks to the science department's newest course, Science Research & Design, students at Bellows Free Academy now have more freedom in shaping their learning.  Led by Mrs. Magnan and Ms. Schlutius,...

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