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A mock up of the new Recreation and Wellness Center, which will replace the Thompson Gymnasium.
School Secures $16.5 Million Bond for New Recreation and Wellness Center
January 21, 2025
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Brooks Neufeld ’26: Sparking a School-Wide Push-Up Craze
January 10, 2025
Happy Winter Break: Newsroom Closed Until 2025
Happy Winter Break: Newsroom Closed Until 2025
December 17, 2024
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School Presses Pause on Argentina Exchange Program
December 14, 2024
Newsroom Wins National Award for Overall Excellence
Newsroom Wins National Award for Overall Excellence
December 13, 2024
Mary Wang '26 after the competition.
Mary Wang ’26 Wins ESU Shakespeare Competition
January 8, 2025
Ady Jaeckel '25 builds a bicycle with Middle School student.
Building Bikes for Service Project
December 5, 2024
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Newsroom Closed Until Dec. 2
November 25, 2024
Mary Wang '26, as narrator, points to the audience.
‘Puffs’ Packs the House
November 19, 2024
Students Named Pacemaker Finalists
Students Named Pacemaker Finalists
October 8, 2024
Students Shëina Registre '26, Shyla Fernandes '25, Kaylee RIvera '25, Amelia Bowman '25, Bayaan Jones '26, Adrian Houndegla '26 and chaperone Jessica Christian before their first day of conferences.
NAIS Apologizes for Antisemitism: Enough is Enough
January 18, 2025
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What’s Next for Canada After Trudeau’s Resignation?
January 16, 2025
A photo illustration of a student who uses ChatGPT to study.
Editorial: As Midterms Approach, Uphold Academic Integrity
December 10, 2024
As Trump Makes Policies, Russia-Ukraine War Hangs in Balance
As Trump Makes Policies, Russia-Ukraine War Hangs in Balance
November 25, 2024
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Trump Sweeps Presidential Election in Landslide Victory
November 20, 2024
Temperatures dipped below 10 °F on campus today. Faculty and staff are encouraged to keep windows open to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Comic: It’s Cold Inside
January 11, 2022
Comic: Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas
Comic: Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas
December 17, 2021
The U.S. Justice Department recently filed a lawsuit against Texas over curbing voting by mail.
Comic: Justice Dept. Sues Texas Over Voting Restrictions
November 5, 2021
Comic: Wanna Be My Friend?
Comic: Wanna Be My Friend?
November 3, 2021
Comic: Get Your Booster Shot
Comic: Get Your Booster Shot
October 26, 2021
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Inside the Classroom: CAP Seminar
January 9, 2025
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Inside The Classroom: Bad Women
December 3, 2024
Saying the Right Words: My Journey Through Stuttering
Saying the Right Words: My Journey Through Stuttering
December 3, 2024
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Inside the Classroom: Problem Solving Through Design
November 21, 2024
Joe Iuliano helps out Cristoph Kasper '25 in AP Human Geo.
Inside the Classroom: AP Human Geography
October 31, 2024
Photo by David Barron.
GNN LIVE: V. Girls’ Basketball (Brimmer vs. Montrose School)
January 21, 2025
Podcast: California Resident Heather Gates '13 on Wildfires
Podcast: California Resident Heather Gates ’13 on Wildfires
January 18, 2025
GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ Basketball (Brimmer vs. Macduffie School)
GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ Basketball (Brimmer vs. Macduffie School)
January 15, 2025
GNN LIVE: V. Girls' and V. Boys' Double-Header
GNN LIVE: V. Girls’ and V. Boys’ Double-Header
January 12, 2025
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GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ Basketball (Brimmer vs. Chesire Academy)
January 10, 2025
Photo by David Barron.
GNN LIVE: V. Girls’ Basketball (Brimmer vs. Montrose School)
January 21, 2025
GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ Basketball (Brimmer vs. Macduffie School)
GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ Basketball (Brimmer vs. Macduffie School)
January 15, 2025
GNN LIVE: V. Girls' and V. Boys' Double-Header
GNN LIVE: V. Girls’ and V. Boys’ Double-Header
January 12, 2025
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GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ Basketball (Brimmer vs. Chesire Academy)
January 10, 2025
This Spring, Enroll in Journalism and Join The Gator
This Spring, Enroll in Journalism and Join The Gator
January 7, 2025
Photos: V. Cross Country Boys Win Third Consecutive Race
Photos: V. Cross Country Boys Win Third Consecutive Race
September 27, 2024
Team Captains Lucas Williams 25' and Christoph Kasper 25' congregate with BTA and refs before match.
Photos: V. Boys Soccer vs BTA
September 20, 2024
The Gators take the pitch.
Photos: V. Boys Soccer vs BUA
September 19, 2024
The harvest moon on the night of September 17. (McKinlee DePaola)
View the Moon for Mid-Autumn Festival
September 19, 2024
Coach Hardman encourages the team
Photos: V. Boys Soccer vs LCA
September 13, 2024
Podcast: California Resident Heather Gates '13 on Wildfires
Podcast: California Resident Heather Gates ’13 on Wildfires
January 18, 2025
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
January 9, 2025
Andrew Flint Dispels Stuttering Myths
Andrew Flint Dispels Stuttering Myths
December 2, 2024
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Ryan Hurst Casts Ballot for the First Time
November 6, 2024
Series: 14 Questions
Series: 14 Questions
October 23, 2024
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The Race for the 2025 Lombardi Trophy: Predictions for the NFL Playoffs
January 11, 2025
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2024 College Football Playoff Predictions: Who Will Win the National Championship?
December 16, 2024
Huck Jennings '25 and Team Captain Sam Gavin lead the top of the pack at Gann Academy.
Boys XC Makes School History With Finishes at NEPSTA
November 28, 2024
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Rumble in the Ring: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
November 18, 2024
GNN: V.1 Boys' Basketball to Kick Off Season Saturday
GNN: V.1 Boys’ Basketball to Kick Off Season Saturday
November 14, 2024
The Romeo + Juliet playbill.
Sam Gold’s Romeo + Juliet Provides a Raunchy New Take on Shakespeare
January 7, 2025
Arts Education is Essential
Arts Education is Essential
December 3, 2024
Illustration designed with Canva. Movie poster courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
“Heretic:” A24 Strikes Again!
November 14, 2024
Nassim at the Huntington Calderwood Pavilion.
Nassim: A Universal Play
November 6, 2024
Double the Magic with Fall Plays
Double the Magic with Fall Plays
October 17, 2024
Illustration designed with Canva. Movie poster courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
“Heretic:” A24 Strikes Again!
November 14, 2024
Op-Ed: Gatsby and The American Dream
Op-Ed: Gatsby and The American Dream
September 19, 2024
The harvest moon on the night of September 17. (McKinlee DePaola)
View the Moon for Mid-Autumn Festival
September 19, 2024
Lily pads in the solarium
Artists For Humanity Lights Up the Solarium
May 29, 2024
Isaac Morrison '27 studies in the library
Quiz: Where Do Students Hang Out at School?
May 22, 2024
The stage of Romeo & Juliet.
Review: ART’s Romeo and Juliet
October 10, 2024
Album cover courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Song Review: Chick Corea’s ‘Spain’
May 9, 2024
Billy Idol performs in 2021. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Song Review: The History Behind Billy Idol’s ‘Eyes Without a Face’
January 30, 2024
Album Review: Mt. Joy's "Mt. Joy"
Album Review: Mt. Joy’s “Mt. Joy”
January 9, 2024
Toni Morrison, a Nobel Prize-winning author.
Mercy in Adversity: Toni Morrison’s Timeless Message of Compassion
December 1, 2023
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Arts

2023-2024 Arts & Culture Editor: Madeleine Pogoda ’25. Marlie Kass ’23 was the inaugural Arts Editor from 2022-2023.

The Romeo + Juliet playbill.

Sam Gold’s Romeo + Juliet Provides a Raunchy New Take on Shakespeare

Rachael Rosenberg, News Editor • January 7, 2025
The show's limited run ends on February 16.
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Arts Education is Essential

Arts Education is Essential

Rachael Rosenberg, News Editor • December 3, 2024
The importance of arts education cannot be understated.
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Illustration designed with Canva. Movie poster courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

“Heretic:” A24 Strikes Again!

Amelia Bowman, Editor-in-Chief • November 14, 2024
Sometimes the most unsettling monsters aren’t the ones lurking in shadows but the ones we quietly empower.
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Nassim at the Huntington Calderwood Pavilion.

Nassim: A Universal Play

Mary Wang, Managing Editor • November 6, 2024
It is highly experimental but also extremely successful in conveying its message to the audiences, without ever having to speak the same language or experiencing similar things.
Read Story
Double the Magic with Fall Plays

Double the Magic with Fall Plays

Leo Latino, Journalist • October 17, 2024
The Creative Arts Department hopes to spark magic and laughter this fall with two exciting productions.
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The stage of Romeo & Juliet.

Review: ART’s Romeo and Juliet

Mary Wang, Managing Editor • October 10, 2024
A story about how we find love, instead of hate.
Read Story
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‘The Substance’: Pretty Girls Should Never Smile

Amelia Bowman, Editor-in-Chief • October 8, 2024
The Substance is not just a horror story; it’s a sharp commentary wrapped in blood-soaked humor and unapologetic gore.
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Op-Ed: Gatsby and The American Dream

Op-Ed: Gatsby and The American Dream

Mary Wang, Managing Editor • September 19, 2024
The American Dream has been the driving force for many immigrant families as they first arrived; but the recent retelling of this theme in many Gatsby works tell a different side of the story. 
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Creative Arts Chair Bill Jacob gives a Cafe Award to Daniel Murray '24.

Don’t Miss the Creative Arts Academy Awards

Bede Paasch-Pearce, Journalist • May 29, 2024

The School's 2024 Academy Awards premier's today at 4:00 p.m. after a fashion show and reception in the dining commons. The Academy includes students, faculty, and parents who have attended...

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teacher Amy Carpenter skillfully handles a ceramic piece during the Raku firing session, highlighting the exciting and intense nature of this traditional technique.

Breaking: Sculpture Class Ignites Creativity with Raku Pottery

Gator Staff • May 23, 2024
This hands-on experience allowed students to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of Raku pottery.
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Album cover courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Song Review: Chick Corea’s ‘Spain’

Cooper Horn, Journalist • May 9, 2024

Composed and released in 1971, Chick Corea’s Spain has been an iconic jazz standard for decades. It appears on Chick’s jazz album Light as a Feather and is probably his most recognizable song.   Chick...

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Cooper Horn '27 plays the piano for Gator Scales

Gator Scales: Instrumental Ensemble’s Name Change

Bede Paasch-Pearce, Journalist • April 25, 2024

The Upper School Instrumental Ensemble recently announced its new name, Gator Scales. “It's time for that to change,” Music teacher Dr. Alex Ostergard wrote in an email to the community before December...

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