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Human of Brimmer: Cecelia Pan
Human of Brimmer: Cecelia Pan
May 2, 2024
Photo Illustration: Charlotte Hurley 27 looks over her course options
New Courses Added to Curriculum Guide for 2024-2025 Year
May 1, 2024
The new Gator editorial board. Back-row (L-R): Multimedia Manager Chloe Rose Scolnick 25, Co-Managing Editor Edward Flint 26, Editor in Chief Amelia Bowman 25, Co-Managing Editor Mary Wang 26. Front-row (L-R): News Editor Rachael Rosenberg 27, Co-Sports Editor Gabe Cohen 27, and Co-Sports Editor Tavio Mares-Van Praag.
Gator Announces Its Youngest Editorial Board in History
May 1, 2024
Photo illustration of a student being tempted to cheat with AI.
AI Humanizers in Education: A Test of Student Integrity
April 29, 2024
Humans of Brimmer: Stephanie Altschul 25
Humans of Brimmer: Stephanie Altschul ’25
April 26, 2024
Community Reflects on Lasting Pandemic Changes
Community Reflects on Lasting Pandemic Changes
January 5, 2023
Zak Adler 23, who recently recovered from COVID-19, returns to school with a mask on. Masks are more a common sight in the hallways this week.
‘Alive and Well in the Community’: COVID-19 Cases Continue
September 22, 2022
Prices have fluctuated on online shopping sites like Amazon. Photo purchased at BigStock.com
Op-Ed: The Supply Chain Crisis is Not Over
June 3, 2022
School Nurse Beth Escobar takes care of students and adults alike here. She hands a COVID-19 test to second grade teacher Angela Park.
School Sees Uptick in COVID-19 Cases
May 2, 2022
Zak Adler 23 and Alison Rimas 23 walk down a one-way hallway last year, one of many health restrictions we have moved past since the start of the pandemic.
March 12: A Day to Define Our Generation
March 12, 2022
Gator students show off the 17 awards, including the All-New England award for overall excellence, outside of Boston Universitys College of Communications. L-R: Gabe Cohen Cohen 26, Edward Flint 26, Bede Paasch-Pearce 26, Cooper Horn 26, Amelia Bowman 25, Adviser David Cutler, Wary Wang 26, Livvy Avignon 27, Jack Malloy 25.
Gator Wins 17 Journalism Awards
May 3, 2024
Newsroom Closed For Break
Newsroom Closed For Break
March 8, 2024
The Gator Earns Pacemaker Nomination
The Gator Earns Pacemaker Nomination
February 28, 2024
McCoy hall during the Blizzard of 2020.
Anatomy of a Snow Day
February 7, 2024
Head of School Judith Guild poses with Lower School students at Homecoming.
AD Seeks Input to Boost School Spirit
February 6, 2024
Editorial: Combatting Surging Antisemitism on College Campuses
Editorial: Combatting Surging Antisemitism on College Campuses
April 26, 2024
The scene outside The Bondi Junction Westfields Shopping Mall after a deadly stabbing in Sydney, Australia. The stabbing resulting in six deaths, a reminder that it is imperative to be vigilant of our surroundings.
Op-Ed: Tragedy Strikes at Bondi Junction
April 23, 2024
Fresh produce at a local market, which is unavailable in food deserts.
Op-Ed: How to Destroy Food Deserts
April 11, 2024
Port-Au-Prince pinned on a map of Haiti.
Op-Ed: How to Fix the “Haitian Pattern”
April 9, 2024
Ruby pipes frosting onto cupcakes. Illustration designed with Canva.
Baking My Future: How I Landed the Perfect Job
April 2, 2024
Editorial: Combatting Surging Antisemitism on College Campuses
Editorial: Combatting Surging Antisemitism on College Campuses
April 26, 2024
A sea of educators and supporters of the strike demonstrate in front of City Hall on Saturday. Photo courtesy of the Newton Teachers Association.
Editorial: We Support Newton Teachers
January 23, 2024
The Schools Core Values appear on the wall nearby Dean of Students Paul Murrays office.
Editorial: A Call for Core Values
November 20, 2023
Editorial: Time for Healing After Racist Incident
Editorial: Time for Healing After Racist Incident
October 6, 2023
Lower School students created a pride flag collage for Pride Month this year.
Editorial: In Support of Northwest High School’s Newspaper
September 23, 2022
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
The moon passes by the sun in northern Vermont, where a group of Upper Schoolers watched the solar eclipse at totality. Totality lasted two minutes in Vermont, while students saw a near-total eclipse at School.
Solar Eclipse: Eyes on the Sky
April 13, 2024
Kitchen Assistant Deborah OMalley ensures that the walk-in fridge is stocked with all of the necessary items. .
Series: Heroes in Aprons
April 9, 2024
Series: Diploma Diaries
Series: Diploma Diaries
March 5, 2024
Rekindle: Series Invites Alumni to Share Memories
Rekindle: Series Invites Alumni to Share Memories
February 26, 2024
Social media post made by Andre Mills 24 to celebrate his commitment to Texas A&M for basketball. Courtesy of Andre Mills 24.
Andre Mills ’24: The Odyssey of a Basketball Prodigy
January 31, 2024
Podcast: Behind the Auctions Success
Podcast: Behind the Auction’s Success
April 30, 2024
Where Do Seniors See Themselves in 10 Years?
Where Do Seniors See Themselves in 10 Years?
April 23, 2024
Series: 14 Questions
Series: 14 Questions
April 23, 2024
Giulia Laurenza 25 works on her math homework for Math Teacher Nancy Bradley.
Photos of The Week
April 17, 2024
Gator Alumna Charts a Career Path in Journalism
Gator Alumna Charts a Career Path in Journalism
April 8, 2024
Podcast: Behind the Auctions Success
Podcast: Behind the Auction’s Success
April 30, 2024
Where Do Seniors See Themselves in 10 Years?
Where Do Seniors See Themselves in 10 Years?
April 23, 2024
Gator Alumna Charts a Career Path in Journalism
Gator Alumna Charts a Career Path in Journalism
April 8, 2024
The team puts all hands in before taking the floor.
GNN LIVE: Winter Athletic Awards
March 27, 2024
GNN: Whats Your March Madnesss Pick?
GNN: What’s Your March Madness’s Pick?
March 27, 2024
Giulia Laurenza 25 works on her math homework for Math Teacher Nancy Bradley.
Photos of The Week
April 17, 2024
Maya Lownie 24 works in the Math Lab.
Photos of the Week 3/31
April 4, 2024
Michelle Levy 24 works in the Math Lab.
Photos of the Week 2/25
March 1, 2024
Teachers wait for their waffles on Teacher Appreciation Day.
Photos of the Week: Feb. 4
February 8, 2024
Kaylee Rivera 25 works in the Library.
Photos of the Week 1/21
January 26, 2024
Series: 14 Questions
Series: 14 Questions
April 23, 2024
Spring Sports Flash
Spring Sports Flash
April 4, 2024
New Head Coach Courtney Sims leads the Varsity Girls to their best record since 2012, going 11-4. Illustration designed with Canva.
V. Girls Crush It Under New Head Coach
February 28, 2024
Admissions Update
Admissions Update
February 14, 2024
Series: Senior Spotlight
Series: Senior Spotlight
January 22, 2024
Co-Captain Baden Howard 24 pitches against a strong Gann Academy team, with the Gators losing 17-0 at Tuesdays season-opener.
AD Optimistic for Turnaround After Spring Start
April 11, 2024
Christoph Kasper 25 tries to get the out at last years semi-finals against Gann, with the Gators coming up short, 13-3. Today at 4:15 p.m., the team will get the chance for revenge when they face off against the Red Heifers for the season-opener.
V. Baseball Embraces a New Era with Full Field Advantage
April 9, 2024
Takeaways From V. 1 Basketballs Historic Season
Takeaways From V. 1 Basketball’s Historic Season
April 1, 2024
Keeping Players Heads in the Game, Literally.
Keeping Players’ Heads in the Game, Literally.
March 25, 2024
Varsity Girls Earn Best Record Since 2013
Varsity Girls Earn Best Record Since 2013
March 8, 2024
Cooper Horn 27 plays the piano for Gator Scales
Gator Scales: Instrumental Ensemble’s Name Change
April 25, 2024
Without You Matinee performance.
Review: Without You, Life Goes On
April 10, 2024
Student Capture 9 Scholastic Art Awards
Student Capture 9 Scholastic Art Awards
April 9, 2024
Big Fish Earns Ovations, Overcoming Illness and Cancellations
‘Big Fish’ Earns Ovations, Overcoming Illness and Cancellations
March 6, 2024
Huck Jennings 25, who plays Edward, belts out a note with Young Will, played by Tavio Mares-Van Praag 27.
BREAKING: ‘Big Fish’ Cast and Crew Offer Sneak Peak
February 26, 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. Joys 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
Old key in a keyhole
Book Review: A Secret History
November 14, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
“A Little Life” by Hanya Yanagihara: A Profound Exploration of Human Existence and Friendship
September 28, 2023
Flooded warning sign on an impassable road San Martin, California.
Confront Climate Culture Complacency
April 11, 2024
Gabe Cohen 26 and Coach John Calipari share a moment at the Basketball Hall Of Fame in Springfield Massachusetts last August.
Kentucky Basketball Takes a Hit, But is it All Calipari’s Fault?
April 10, 2024
“The Plague” Front Cover (French Version)
“The Plague” by Albert Camus: The Anatomy of Hope and Resilience
March 5, 2024
Landmark 81, Vietnams tallest building, at night.
Exploring Vietnam Beyond Preconceptions
February 23, 2024
A Deeper Look into Kubricks Masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey
A Deeper Look into Kubrick’s Masterpiece ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’
February 8, 2024
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Residents of the Purba Bardhaman District in West Bengal, India after the first COVID-19 positive case was detected in their area.

Teens Grieve For India Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Natalie Kozhemiakin, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief • June 11, 2021
As India faces a brutal second wave of COVID-19, students are grieving for the country's losses and reaching out to help through fundraising efforts.
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Head of School Judith Guild greets a student on the first day of school last September.

Administration Plans Around COVID-19 for 2021-2022 School Year

Edan Zinn, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief • June 4, 2021
The School is optimistic that next school year will have fewer health and safety restrictions due to COVID-19 vaccination progress.
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The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine available to people ages 12-17.

Op-Ed: Vaccinate Children to Help End COVID-19

Michael Young, Journalist • June 4, 2021
Opening vaccine eligibility to children and teenagers is our next step toward herd immunity and ending the pandemic.
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Zakkai Mares-Van Praag 22 and Haleigh Jacobs 23 bump elbows on the field.

With State Reopening, Students Feel Normalcy Near

Kate Hirschen, Outgoing Culture Editor • May 28, 2021
Students report that the atmosphere on campus is changing as COVID-19 restrictions lessen at School and in the state.
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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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Students hold pins showing where they received their COVID-19 vaccine.

Student COVID-19 Vaccinations Begin

Edan Zinn, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief • April 30, 2021
More community members here have received a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, including students in the Upper School.
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Priya Mallidi 23 and Alison Rimas 23 talk outside after school.

Statewide Mask Guidelines Spark Debate

Marlie Kass, Outgoing Arts Editor • April 29, 2021
Community members weigh in on Massachusetts' decision to allow people to forgo wearing masks when outside.
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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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The Editorial Board strongly encourages all members of the School community who are eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as they can.

Editorial: Students, Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine

Gator Editorial Board • April 20, 2021
The Editorial Board strongly encourages all members of the School community who are eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as they can.
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Vaccine passports may be required for air travel. Digital illustration by Karly Hamilton 21.

Op-Ed: Vaccine Passports To Aid Return to Normal

Michael Young, Journalist • April 14, 2021
With time, vaccine passports might replace masks, shaping the transition to the post-pandemic era.
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Gator file photo.

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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Digital illustration by Edan Zinn 23.

Podcast: Mahlet Woldemariam ’95 on Vaccine Development

Edan Zinn, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief • April 7, 2021
Mahlet Woldemariam '95 talks about the science behind vaccines, how they are developed and tested, and why they are a helpful means of prevention.
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