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

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Caleb Bess '27 leaps into the air to get offensive possession during the Gators' 1-0 victory against Lexington Christian Academy on Friday, September 12.

BREAKING: V. Boys’ Soccer Falls in NEPSAC, Capping Historic Season

Neil Chen, Journalist November 14, 2025
The Gators cap a historic, youth-driven season with a run to the MBIL final and a NEPSAC Class D quarterfinal berth, falling just short but setting up a promising future.
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Judith Guild speaks during the 2025 Commencement.

BREAKING: Head of School Judith Guild to Retire in 2027

Judith Guild, Head of School November 13, 2025
Under Guild, the School expanded academic offerings, athletics, and community life, oversaw major campus projects, and more.
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LawTalk: Shannon Liss-Riordan

LawTalk: Shannon Liss-Riordan

Jerry Li, Journalist November 13, 2025
Attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan discusses class actions to turn laws on the books into real protections for workers—and why anyone can raise their voice for justice.
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National Guard members walk at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Broadview facility in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., October 9, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

National Guard Deployments: Drawing the Line

Rohan Muni, Senior Journalist November 12, 2025
The question is no longer whether President Donald Trump is "tough on crime," but whether he is testing our country’s limits.
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Photo illustration: College Counselors Lisa Summergrad and Dan Birdsall preview a letter of recommendation.

Guiding the Class of 2026: College Counseling in Action 

Lea Abdulnour and Vivian Agola November 6, 2025
College counselors help students make informed, practical decisions at every stage of the process.
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Finding My Light

Finding My Light

Mary Wang, Editor-in-Chief November 5, 2025
Four years ago, I walked onto the Brimmer campus alone, unsure, and too afraid to say hello. I never imagined that I could be trusted to lead this community. But Brimmer did more than just welcome me—it helped me grow.
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BREAKING: Gators Eye Championship After Newman Win

Gabe Cohen, Sports Editor November 4, 2025
Caleb Bess ‘27 and Adi Houndegla ‘26 score for the Gators. The team plays tomorrow at 2:30 at Gann Academy in Waltham.
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The team huddles before their first game of the season against Landmark.

After Missing Playoffs Last Year, Gators Soar to No. 2 Seed

Elias Gauld, Journalist November 2, 2025
The team plays against Newman in the Semifinal on Monday.
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Breaking: Questionable Whistle Ends Gators' Season

Breaking: Questionable Whistle Ends Gators’ Season

Gabe Cohen, Sports Editor October 29, 2025
Did you agree or disagree with the call? Take our inside poll.
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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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