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The Gator

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

The Gator

Arts

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

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.
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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.
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Designed in Canva. Photos courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.

‘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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Without You' Matinee performance.

Review: Without You, Life Goes On

Mary Wang, Managing Editor April 10, 2024
It felt as if a friend was telling us the stories of his life on-stage: but with music and some singing.
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Student Capture 9 Scholastic Art Awards

Student Capture 9 Scholastic Art Awards

Gator Staff April 9, 2024
Students won in photo, sculpture, and ceramics.
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