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

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Pappu competes at a Ninja competition. Courtesy of Aka Pappu '28.

Humans of Brimmer: Aka Pappu ’28 Scales New Heights

Merrin Lindenfelser, Journalist October 23, 2025
This year, Pappu was invited to compete on the hit TV show, American Ninja Warrior, which airs on NBC.  
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Gator photo by David Barron. College photo courtesy of Emerson College.

Heart Over Hurdles

Gabe Cohen, Sports Editor October 22, 2025
Lucas Williams '25's journey from setbacks to the college pitch.
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Rohan Muni '28 engages with Lower School students during last year's Harvest Fest.

Harvestfest Encourages Community Connection

Henry Zhang, Journalist October 22, 2025
Students can expect return fan favorites like pumpkin rolling, limbo, and freeze dance, as well as new relay races.
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Why Narrow Free-Speech Limits Protect Democracy

Nolan Suraci, Senior Chief Journalist October 17, 2025
Real justice isn’t about having total freedom. It’s about having freedom with responsibility.
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College Update

College Update

Vivian Agola and Lea Abdulnour October 15, 2025
Unpack the college admissions maze, and the cultural curveballs that make (or break) an application. 
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U.S. Capitol building during the continuing partial federal government shutdown on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 8, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Failure to Fund Is Failure to Govern

Nolan Suraci, Senior Chief Journalist October 14, 2025
The government needs to reopen–and once it does, we have to make sure it cannot be shut down again.
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Head Cross Country Coach Ted Barker-Hook gives his runners a pep-talk before last year's Championship Meet.

On the Ball: Head XC Coach Talks Goals

Benjamin Weaver and Elias Gauld October 10, 2025
Boys’ XC sits near the top, eyeing an Oct. 29 peak for the MBIL Championship and valuing PRs and effort as much as wins.
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As Attacks on DEI Escalate, Our School Stands Firm

As Attacks on DEI Escalate, Our School Stands Firm

Rohan Muni, Senior Journalist October 7, 2025
As students at an independent school in liberal-leaning Massachusetts, attacks on DEI are all too real beyond our tiny “Brimmer bubble.”
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Editorial: Summer Improvements Bring Upgrades for Learning

Editorial: Summer Improvements Bring Upgrades for Learning

Gator Editorial Board (2025-2026) October 3, 2025
We recognize that the success of projects like these depends on countless hours of planning, coordination, and effort—much of which often goes unnoticed.
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Show host Jimmy Kimmel delivers his opening monologue at the 96th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 10, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake

What Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Means for Free Speech

Nolan Suraci, Senior Chief Journalist September 30, 2025
If late-night hosts can be suspended for political speech, networks may increasingly give in to regulatory or corporate pressure.
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GNN: Construction Update

GNN: Construction Update

Tavio Mares-Van Praag and Edward Flint September 24, 2025
Hear from Assistant Superintendent Casey Remillard about progress on the Recreation and Wellness Center.
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GNN: Fall Sports Preview

GNN: Fall Sports Preview

Gabe Cohen and Tavio Mares-Van Praag September 24, 2025
Get caught up with how the Gators are doing as the fall sports season gets underway.
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