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Meet the next Editorial Board, a group of all-new student editors. Gator file photos.
Newsroom Announces 2023-2024 Editorial Board
February 3, 2023
History and Journalism Teacher David Cutler demonstrates how AI can write essays. Photo illustration by Edan Zinn.
Teachers Debate AI in Education 
January 30, 2023
Science Teacher Matt Gallon leads a workshop.
18th Annual Bissell Grogan Symposium Returns
January 23, 2023
Maya Lownie 24 and Haripriya Mallidi 23 perform a traditional Indian dance.
Circles 19: A Coffee House Returns in the Dining Commons
January 19, 2023
Photo courtesy of David Barron.
New Faculty Profile: Alex Ostergard
January 5, 2023
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
Gamble 23, Nielsen 23 to Join Division I Athletic Teams
Gamble ’23, Nielsen ’23 to Join Division I Athletic Teams
January 25, 2023
Maya Lownie 24 and Haripriya Mallidi 23 perform a traditional Indian dance.
Circles 19: A Coffee House Returns in the Dining Commons
January 19, 2023
Gator Wins Third Crown Award
Gator Wins Third Crown Award
January 10, 2023
Photo courtesy of David Barron.
New Faculty Profile: Alex Ostergard
January 5, 2023
Happy Holidays: Newsroom to Reopen in 2023
Happy Holidays: Newsroom to Reopen in 2023
December 15, 2022
A rotating globe shows the carbon monoxide output around the world. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Pollution: Undermining Our Planet’s Health
February 8, 2023
Students gather together at the Delegate Dance, a tradition at YMUN.
Op-Ed: What YMUN Taught Me About Speaking Up
February 1, 2023
Artificial intelligence tools have surged in popularity among students for their ability to complete schoolwork.
Op-Ed: Will Artificial Intelligence Change Schools Forever?
January 30, 2023
Chinese new year fireworks. Celebration of lunar new year in Asia. Sparkles and glowing Happy new year sign on night sky. Luck and prosperity greeting card.
Op-Ed: Though Hazardous, Fireworks Essential to Chinese Culture
January 25, 2023
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.
Op-Ed: The Pros and Cons of TikTok
January 23, 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
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
Editorial: School Deserves Praise for Community Uplift
Editorial: School Deserves Praise for Community Uplift
December 14, 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.
Editorial: Students, Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine
April 20, 2021
Gator Announces Next Years Leadership
Gator Announces Next Year’s Leadership
March 31, 2021
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
Students gather together at the Delegate Dance, a tradition at YMUN.
Op-Ed: What YMUN Taught Me About Speaking Up
February 1, 2023
Stahley poses with the Gator during a pep rally. Photo courtesy of Grace Papas 23
Hidden Hero of the Game: Trainer Larry Stahley
January 18, 2023
Demonstrators protest in Melbourne for a safer climate. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Summer 2022 Showcases Climate Crisis On Full Display
September 23, 2022
Leni Hicks-Dutt 23 starts a new 12th-grade tradition at the School.
Leni Hicks-Dutt ’23 Leads Community Mural Painting
September 21, 2022
Jeff Gates teaches a physical education class in the late 1990s.
After Nearly Three Decades, Athletic Director Jeff Gates Retires
May 31, 2022
Education of Our Educators: Michael Langlois
Education of Our Educators: Michael Langlois
February 8, 2023
Education of Our Educators: Jared Smith
Education of Our Educators: Jared Smith
February 7, 2023
Education of Our Educators: Joshua Neudel
Education of Our Educators: Joshua Neudel
February 3, 2023
Education of Our Educators: Mallorie Nai
Education of Our Educators: Mallorie Nai
February 3, 2023
Abigail Jacobs 25 and Mae Gordon 25 work in the library.
Photos: Week of Jan. 30
February 2, 2023
Education of Our Educators: Michael Langlois
Education of Our Educators: Michael Langlois
February 8, 2023
Education of Our Educators: Jared Smith
Education of Our Educators: Jared Smith
February 7, 2023
Education of Our Educators: Joshua Neudel
Education of Our Educators: Joshua Neudel
February 3, 2023
Education of Our Educators: Mallorie Nai
Education of Our Educators: Mallorie Nai
February 3, 2023
The faculty pose at Commencement last year. Photo courtesy of David Barron.
GNN: The Education of Our Educators
February 1, 2023
Abigail Jacobs 25 and Mae Gordon 25 work in the library.
Photos: Week of Jan. 30
February 2, 2023
Ady Jaeckel 25 writes on a water mat during the Temple Fair.
Photos: Week of Jan. 23
January 28, 2023
The festival.
Photos: Community Celebrates Year of the Rabbit with Temple Fair
January 26, 2023
TaQuan Williams 23.
Photos: Varsity Boys Secure Two Wins at Home
January 24, 2023
Toni Golston 23 warms up.
Photos: Varsity Girls Defeat Cambridge School of Weston at Home
January 24, 2023
In the woods, first-place finisher and league MVP Brian Gamble 23 takes a commanding lead at the 2022 league championships.
Podcast: XC Star Brian Gamble ’23 on Running, School, Life
November 17, 2022
“The middle school gardening club and these awesome radishes we grew.” — Jared Smith
Podcast: (Almost) Anything Goes with Jared Smith
April 11, 2022
Photo courtesy of Greg Lewis.
Podcast: Former NBC Olympic Broadcaster, Greg Lewis
February 16, 2022
Digital illustration by Edan Zinn 23.
Podcast: Mahlet Woldemariam ’95 on Vaccine Development
April 7, 2021
Digital illustration by Edan Zinn 23.
Podcast: Fighting the Pandemic with Dr. Kathy Taylor
March 31, 2021
Bryce Ruglass Dortch 24 drives to the hoop.
Varsity Boys Basketball Team Shines on the Court
February 2, 2023
Gamble 23, Nielsen 23 to Join Division I Athletic Teams
Gamble ’23, Nielsen ’23 to Join Division I Athletic Teams
January 25, 2023
TaQuan Williams 23.
Photos: Varsity Boys Secure Two Wins at Home
January 24, 2023
Toni Golston 23 warms up.
Photos: Varsity Girls Defeat Cambridge School of Weston at Home
January 24, 2023
TaQuan Williams 23 shoots a successful three pointer.
Photos: Varsity Boys Defeat Beaver 66-51
January 11, 2023
Poster courtesy of Universal Pictures.
Review: ‘Puss in Boots, The Last Wish’ Defies Expectations
January 17, 2023
Album cover courtesy of Solid State Records.
Review: The Devil Wears Prada’s ‘Color Decay’ Packs an Emotional Punch
January 16, 2023
Marlie Kass 23 awaits the start of the play. Photo courtesy of Kass.
‘Preludes’ by Dave Malloy is Genius in the Key of C♯ Minor
January 12, 2023
Photo courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes.
Review: ‘The Menu’ Serves Up Horror with a Twist
January 11, 2023
A Some Like it Hot playbill. Photo courtesy of Marlie Kass.
Review: ‘Some Like it Hot’ Takes Time to Warm Up
January 11, 2023
Poster courtesy of Universal Pictures.
Review: ‘Puss in Boots, The Last Wish’ Defies Expectations
January 17, 2023
Album cover courtesy of Solid State Records.
Review: The Devil Wears Prada’s ‘Color Decay’ Packs an Emotional Punch
January 16, 2023
Marlie Kass 23 awaits the start of the play. Photo courtesy of Kass.
‘Preludes’ by Dave Malloy is Genius in the Key of C♯ Minor
January 12, 2023
Photo courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes.
Review: ‘The Menu’ Serves Up Horror with a Twist
January 11, 2023
A Some Like it Hot playbill. Photo courtesy of Marlie Kass.
Review: ‘Some Like it Hot’ Takes Time to Warm Up
January 11, 2023
Lombardi Trophy-The ultimate goal for every NFL team. Photo Courtesy of WikiMedia Commons.
Op-Ed: The Road to Super Bowl LVII
February 8, 2023
Photo courtesy of BigStock.com
Poll: ‘Hay Day’ or ‘Township’
February 7, 2023
The Breakup of Netease and Blizzard: Who Gets Hurt?
The Breakup of Netease and Blizzard: Who Gets Hurt?
February 3, 2023
ChatGPT: Unlocking the Secrets of Language
ChatGPT: Unlocking the Secrets of Language
January 26, 2023
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.
Op-Ed: The Pros and Cons of TikTok
January 23, 2023
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Culture

Culture Editor: Kate Hirschen

Lombardi Trophy-The ultimate goal for every NFL team. Photo Courtesy of WikiMedia Commons.

Op-Ed: The Road to Super Bowl LVII

Jack Malloy, Journalist • February 8, 2023
Super Bowl LVII is this Sunday at 6:30 p.m., featuring the NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles and the AFC Champion Kansas City Chiefs.
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Photo courtesy of BigStock.com

Poll: ‘Hay Day’ or ‘Township’

Madeleine Pogoda, Incoming Arts & Culture Editor • February 7, 2023
What's the better farming simulator game: 'Hay Day' or 'Township?'
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The Breakup of Netease and Blizzard: Who Gets Hurt?

The Breakup of Netease and Blizzard: Who Gets Hurt?

James Yu, Journalist • February 3, 2023
Under the storm of the termination, many players feel that the two companies are like divorced parents.
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ChatGPT: Unlocking the Secrets of Language

ChatGPT: Unlocking the Secrets of Language

Nikka Souza, Multimedia Journalist • January 26, 2023
See how your imagination is the only limitation.
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Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Op-Ed: The Pros and Cons of TikTok

Madeleine Pogoda, Incoming Arts & Culture Editor • January 23, 2023
TikTok can be a fun and entertaining way to connect with others, but you should always consider the risks.
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Graphic courtesy of the National Football League.

Op-Ed: Race for the Lombardi Trophy

Jack Malloy, Journalist • January 19, 2023
The NFL playoffs are upon us, with seven teams from each conference clinching a spot in the postseason.
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Co-Editor-in-Chief Edan Zinn 23 leads the Wordle activity.

Newsroom Bonds Over Wordle Activity

Kate Hirschen, Culture Editor • January 12, 2023
As a fun activity for the first semester of the school year, the newsroom decided to partake in its own Wordle challenge.
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Upper School Head Joshua Neudel photographed a bracket made by the Spanish Department before the Knockout stage. Photo courtesy of Neudel.

Community Bonds Over Watching the World Cup

Kate Hirschen, Culture Editor • December 9, 2022
Although the U.S. lost to the Netherlands, student spectators agree that the once-in-four-year event has brought the community together.
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Greek yogurt with fruit crunchy muesli bars wheat cones linen background healthy breakfast concept

Survey Results: Breakfast at School

Gator Staff • November 30, 2022
Check out the results, including what types of food are most popular here for breakfast.
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Baking with Meera: Holiday Cinnamon Rolls

Meera Gandhi, Journalist • November 30, 2022
Meera Gandhi '26 teaches us how to make cinnamon rolls.
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Photo courtesy of Jared Smith.

Fashion Flash: Jared Smith, Science Teacher

Kate Hirschen, Culture Editor • November 16, 2022
Recently, we sat down with Science Teacher Jared Smith to hear about his funky style.
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Debbie OMalley hard at work with inventory.

Q&A: Debbie O’Malley, Kitchen Staff

Chloe Rose Scolnick, Journalist • November 14, 2022
Recently, The Gator sat down with Debbie O'Malley to hear about the School's lunch process.
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