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Kieran Cross 23 (front) and Jack Nathanson 23 play the guitar during a rehearsal. You can tell that everyone put in the effort this year to be able to play during COVID times, and I am grateful for having it at all this year, Cross said.

Photo Essay: Band Improvises During COVID-19

Edan Zinn, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief • May 27, 2021

The Upper School Ensemble took on the challenge of making music despite restrictions due to the pandemic.

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Christa Katsenes (from left) sits alongside her mother and older siblings.

To Foster Perseverance, Look To The Past

Natalie Kozhemiakin, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief • May 12, 2021

Christa Katsenes' life struggles are full of lessons for young people today, and she demonstrates the importance of perseverance, courage, and kindness.

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Me playing soccer during my sophomore year.

Op-Ed: Outgoing Editor-in-Chief Reflects on Life's Transitions

Karly Hamilton • May 7, 2021

My time at Brimmer has made me who I am today.

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Upper School History Teacher Ted Barker-Hook gives a lesson on The New York Times.

Curriculum Modified During COVID-19

Nico Jaffer, Outgoing Sports Editor • April 27, 2021

Educators have had to adapt to various challenges during COVID-19, including teaching in-person and concurrently.

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Community Members Reflect on Pandemic

Nico Jaffer, Outgoing Sports Editor • April 12, 2021

While safety protocols are still being enforced, campus is starting to return to normal.

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Community members attended a protest on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Helen Du.

Op-Ed: Stop Asian Hate, Because Hate is a Virus Too

Helen Chu, Journalist • April 2, 2021

Racial discrimination cannot be tolerated, and the normalization of hate crimes in the era of this pandemic is even more outrageous.

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Newsroom Reflects on COVID-19

Gator Staff • March 12, 2021

The Gator staff share what they are grateful for a year into the pandemic.

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Student working in the Maker Space. Gator file photo.

Diploma Programs Adapt to COVID-19 Restrictions

Brian Gamble, Outgoing Managing Editor • March 11, 2021

As the pandemic continues to impact School, signature programs have been forced to get creative while abiding by safety restrictions.

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The pandemic has made academic planning more difficult for students and faculty. Photo illustration by Edan Zinn 23.

COVID-19 Impacts Students' Future Decisions

Brian Gamble, Outgoing Managing Editor • February 16, 2021

The pandemic has made it increasingly difficult for students to plan for the future.

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Natalie Kozhemiakin 23 washes her hands before entering the Chase Building.

Community Reflects on Safety Protocols

Nico Jaffer, Outgoing Sports Editor • February 2, 2021

Mask-wearing and hand-washing are now a part of people's everyday routines.

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Kozhemiakin has been dancing since age four. Photo courtesy of Michal Kathleen.

Op-Ed: Breaking The Ballet Body Taboo

Natalie Kozhemiakin, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief • January 13, 2021

The notorious ideals of the ballet world are everywhere you go, and there is an unhealthy standard of a skeletal figure that encapsulates its culture.

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College counseling class in 2019. Classes look different this year with social distancing in place and some students learning remotely.

College Counseling Adapts to COVID-19

Karly Hamilton • December 15, 2020

Both the class and application process have faced changes this year.

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Students Share Thoughts on COVID-19 Testing

Nico Jaffer, Outgoing Sports Editor • November 20, 2020

Students share their take on being tested.

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Kyrell Luc 21 signs on to play D-1 basketball with Holy Cross. Photo by Nicole DeCesare.

COVID-19 Impacts Recruitment for College Sports

Brian Gamble, Outgoing Managing Editor • November 16, 2020

With a low likelihood of team sports competing as usual, recruitment will look different this year.

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