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The student news site of Brimmer and May School | Chestnut Hill, MA

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Live: Commencement 2023

June 2, 2023
Tune in here at 4:00 p.m. to join us in celebrating the Class of 2023!
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The Fairmount Line commuter rail train, pulling into Talbot Avenue Station.

Part 5: Assessing Proposed Expansions for New Lines

Michael Young, Journalist May 26, 2023
Boston's T system considers two proposals for expanding its transit network: the Indigo Line to connect North and South Stations and the Yellow Line to enhance access and economic growth in downtown communities.
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Part 2: Why the MBTA is Essential

Part 2: Why the MBTA is Essential

May 26, 2023
The MBTA in Boston is vital for environmentally-friendly transportation, community connections, and affordability, but it requires extensive improvements and expansions to address infrastructure, service limitations.
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Part 1: Exploring the MBTAs History

Part 1: Exploring the MBTA’s History

May 26, 2023
The history of Boston's subway system, known as the "T," encompasses the original subways, consolidation of various lines, expansions, and ongoing plans for improvements and extensions.
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People ride in the underground in Boston, commonly refereed to as the T. The metro Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) operates heavy-rail, light-rail and bus transit services in the Boston metropolitan area.

Tackling Public Transit in Massachusetts

Michael Young, Journalist May 25, 2023

As one of Boston’s most indispensable services, the MBTA paradoxically grapples with systemic issues. Over 700,000 people utilize the MBTA’s services each weekday, encompassing the subway, bus,...

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The MBTA passes through the campus of Northeastern University.

Part 4: Assessing proposed expansions for Orange and Green Lines

Michael Young, Journalist May 25, 2023
Proposed improvements to the MBTA's Green Line include stop consolidation, signal priority, and extensions, while the Orange Line could be extended along the Needham Line and into Wakefield, addressing congestion and enhancing efficiency.
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A person waits for the MBTA Red Line.

Part 3: Assessing Proposed Expansions for Blue and Red Lines

Michael Young, Journalist May 25, 2023
The MBTA requires expansion, including completing the Red-Blue connector and extending the Blue Line to Lynn and Cambridge, while addressing service issues on the Red Line and improving the Ashmont branch and Alewife station.
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Class of 1973 Embarks on Nostalgic Campus Tour

Caleb Meranus, Cole Thompson, and Nikka Souza May 24, 2023
The alumnae returned in full force with 16 out of 21 members to celebrate their 50th Anniversary.
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History teacher Ted Barker-Hook engaging with his students. Photo by David Barron.

World History II Explores the Purpose of Education

As part of the 10th grade's yearlong examination of the purpose of education for individuals and societies, honors World History II students were asked to wrestle more deeply with issues around education...

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Elect School Board Members

Sophia Horning, Guest Contributor May 24, 2023
An elected board allows room for new standpoints, rather than one that is seemingly handed over.
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Appoint School Board Members

Stephanie Altschul, Guest Contributor May 24, 2023
When it comes to school curricular decisions, elections aren’t everything.
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Parental Interference Threatens Education

Polly Zimmerman, Journalist May 24, 2023
If unqualified adults who think they know better attempt to interfere with the professionals, unreliable information may begin to circulate.
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