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Edward Flint spots a mouse by the lockers near Upper School Head Joshua Neudels office.
School Crumbs Together to Outsmart Mice
April 19, 2024
BREAKING: New Senate Executive Board Elected
BREAKING: New Senate Executive Board Elected
April 14, 2024
Decision Time: Kozhemiakin or Altschul for Senates Top Spot
Decision Time: Kozhemiakin or Altschul for Senate’s Top Spot
April 10, 2024
BREAKING: Eclipsing Expectations
BREAKING: Eclipsing Expectations
April 8, 2024
New Committee to Govern Winterim
New Committee to Govern Winterim
April 5, 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
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
Students at the School report getting less than 8-10 hours of sleep per night.
Technology Impacts Students’ Sleep
February 1, 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
Ukrainian boy asks to stop the war in Ukraine.
Op-Ed: Ukraine is Still a Top Priority
March 8, 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
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
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
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
Spring Sports Flash
Spring Sports Flash
April 4, 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
Designed with Canva.
Predictions: The Big Game
February 11, 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
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
The new film features strong performers and a fun new sense to a classic film, but it missed the mark on stylistic choices. Graphic designed with Canva.
New ‘Mean Girls’ Movie/Musical Misses the Mark
February 6, 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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Poll: 90 Percent of Students Surveyed Support Mask Mandate

Poll: 90 Percent of Students Surveyed Support Mask Mandate

Nico Jaffer, Outgoing Sports Editor • February 18, 2022
Despite announcements of school mask mandates lifting in Massachusetts, the School has not followed suit—and most students polled concur.
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Madeleine Pogoda ’25, Giulia Laurenza ’25, and Ady Jaeckel ’25 sell handmade items at last years Valentines Day Bake Sale.

GSA Club Hosts Valentine’s Day Market

Edan Zinn, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief • February 14, 2022
The Gender and Sexuality for All Club held a fundraiser in support of local LGBTQ+ artists and Boston-area nonprofits.
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Head of Middle School Carl Rapisarda-Vallely addresses students during the opening of the 2020-2021 year, at the height of the pandemic.

Rapisarda-Vallely Promoted to Assistant Head of School

Marlie Kass, Outgoing Arts Editor • February 11, 2022
His new responsibilities will include working with faculty recruitment and serving as a connection between different divisions.
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Haleigh Jacobs 23 and Grace Papas 23 pose at the Temple Fair.

Lunar New Year: Community Celebrates Year of the Tiger

Edan Zinn, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief • February 2, 2022
Today, Middle and Upper School Mandarin classes hosted their annual Temple Fair and a special assembly.
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Poster design by Stephanie Altschul 25.

Semi-Formal To Return with Masquerade Theme

Amelia Bowman, Co-Editor-in-Chief • February 2, 2022
Students are looking forward to the first dance, which is organized by the Upper School Senate.
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Latinx Affinity Group Founder Emma Guevara 23 poses.

#LatinxAtBrimmer: Guevara ’23 Starts Affinity Group

Kate Hirschen, Outgoing Culture Editor • February 1, 2022
Students, faculty, and staff who identify as Latinx or Hispanic can attend to share their various cultures and discuss diversity-related topics.
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School Nurse Beth Escobar takes care of students and adults alike here. She hands a COVID-19 test to second grade teacher Angela Park.

Q&A: “All Things COVID” With School Nurse Beth Escobar

Marlie Kass, Outgoing Arts Editor • January 28, 2022
In the midst of the Omicron variant's surge, Director of Health Services Beth Escobar is dedicated to keeping the community safe.
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Upper School tour guides pose at Open House. Photo courtesy of Brimmer and May School.

Behind the Scenes with Student Tour Guides

Amelia Bowman, Co-Editor-in-Chief • January 24, 2022
Student Tour Guide share their experiences of leading prospective students and families around campus.
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Head of School Judith Guild supervises a science class.

With Omicron Surge, ‘All-Hands-On-Deck’ For Teacher Absences

Kate Hirschen, Outgoing Culture Editor • January 21, 2022
After testing positive for COVID-19, several teachers are back to Zoom. Uncommon substitute teachers are stepping in to supervise classrooms.
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17th Annual Humanities Symposium Kicks Off

17th Annual Humanities Symposium Kicks Off

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist • January 21, 2022
Carolyn Chou, the Executive Director of the Asian American Resource Workshop in Boston, tackled the "model minority" stereotype.
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Upper School students are required to take rapid tests twice each week. Photo illustration by Edan Zinn

Quarantined Students Face Make-Up Work

Kate Hirschen, Outgoing Culture Editor • January 20, 2022
Without concurrent learning, some students here report worrying that a positive COVID-19 test could affect their academics. 
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GNN: Students Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager • January 17, 2022
Several Upper School students and two fifth grade students created a video to honor Dr. King.
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