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The Spectrum
The student news site of Dartmouth High School

The Spectrum
Miss New Bedford 2027 and DHS Senior Avery Barboza
Word of the Week #2
Winners Karina Jeronimo and Eva Melo standing next to their slime laboratory.
First Week Fashion
Could laser beams penetrate one of these metal lockers?
News
Winners Karina Jeronimo and Eva Melo standing next to their slime laboratory.
A Recap of Dartmouth High’s Annual Trunk-Or-Treat
Isabella Pires, Editor-in-Chief • October 27, 2026

On October 17 the DHS Student Council hosted their annual Trunk or Treat, a common Halloween tradition where people volunteer to decorate their trunks and hand out candy to...

DHS Honors Orange Shirt Day
DHS Honors Orange Shirt Day
Bryn Mesquitta, Associate Editor • October 16, 2026

On Wednesday, September 30, students and staff were serenaded by the orchestra as they walked through the front doors of DHS. At the entrance of the library, they were encouraged...

A student hard at work during PASE in September 2026.
PASE Practice Changes for the New School Year
Bryn Mesquitta and Ella Torres • September 29, 2026
More and more teachers are choosing the Exit option.
It’s Not Just DHS: Teacher turnover is a National Problem
Isabella Pires, Editor-in-Chief • September 23, 2026
The Spectrum's own Kai Dixon uses his New York Times account to read some movie reviews.
DHS Purchases Schoolwide New York Times Subscriptions
Bryn Mesquitta • March 30, 2026
This poster in the English hallway explains the capstone project, outlines its benefits, and provides examples of research topics.
No Shortage of Opinions on Revamped Senior Capstone Project
Bryn Mesquitta and Noah Veloso • March 30, 2026
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Opinion
First Week Fashion
First Week Fashion
Etta Hall • October 23, 2026

School is back in swing here at DHS, so that means the fashion critics are sitting front row on the runways, or what some would call “hallways.” So far the trends have...

Could laser beams penetrate one of these metal lockers?
AI Danger: What does DHS think about reports that AI will end the world?
Dylan Dionisio • October 22, 2026
Stickers for Virginia voters casting their ballots in a race for governor.
Local Elections: The Cure to Political Helplessness
Annica Dupre, Editor-in-Chief • May 18, 2026
The rather unfortunate cover art for "Days of Ash," featuring Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr., Bono, and The Edge in silhouette.
“Days of Ash” EP Review: A Mixed Bag of Protest Songs
Annica Dupre, Editor-in-Chief • March 9, 2026
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Podcasts
Miss New Bedford 2027 and DHS Senior Avery Barboza
Miss New Bedford 2027 and DHS Senior Avery Barboza
Spectrum Staff • October 29, 2026

Listen in as The Spectrum staff sits down with Miss New Bedford 2027 and DHS Senior Avery Barboza.

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Word of the Week #2
Word of the Week #2
Isabella Pires, Editor-in-Chief • October 27, 2026

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Archive
Trending Stories
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Local artist Michael Townsend taught Holy Cross College students to create Tape Art. They set up an installation on the side of one of the college's buildings.

Local Artist Spotlight: Michael Townsend • 372 Views

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More and more teachers are choosing the Exit option.

It's Not Just DHS: Teacher turnover is a National Problem • 279 Views

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A student hard at work during PASE in September 2026.

PASE Practice Changes for the New School Year • 88 Views

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Associate Principal Stephanie Santos chats with a student before the first bell.

Meet Dartmouth High's New Associate Principal • 77 Views

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For the first time since 1990, no rap songs appeared on Billboard's Top 40 chart.

Is Rap Dying? A Look into the Charts • 68 Views

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Marching Band Director Marielle Chrupcala and Percussion Specialist and Assistant Marching Band Director Alex Olivierre.

DHS Marching Band Steps Off Together into a New Era • 60 Views

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Stickers for Virginia voters casting their ballots in a race for governor.

Local Elections: The Cure to Political Helplessness • 56 Views

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DHS Honors Orange Shirt Day

DHS Honors Orange Shirt Day • 54 Views

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Student parking passes cost $60 at DHS. But where does that money go?

A Deep Dive into the Infamous Parking Debate • 49 Views

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Parasocial Relationships: A "Love Island" Deep Dive • 48 Views

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Cartoons
Editorial Cartoon: Time Flies
Editorial Cartoon: Time Flies
Kai Dixon • September 30, 2026

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