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Head of School Judith Guild supervises a science class.
With Omicron Surge, ‘All-Hands-On-Deck’ For Teacher Absences
January 21, 2022
Upper School students are required to take rapid tests twice each week. Photo illustration by Edan Zinn
Quarantined Students Face Make-Up Work
January 20, 2022
COVID Response Team Chair Addresses Omicron Variant
COVID Response Team Chair Addresses Omicron Variant
January 14, 2022
How can we travel safely during the COVID-19 pandemic? Photo illustration courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Op-Ed: Anti-Maskers Make Traveling During COVID-19 Stressful
January 14, 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
Upper School tour guides pose at Open House. Photo courtesy of Brimmer and May School.
Behind the Scenes with Experienced Student Tour Guides
January 24, 2022
17th Annual Humanities Symposium Kicks Off
17th Annual Humanities Symposium Kicks Off
January 21, 2022
Upper School students are required to take rapid tests twice each week. Photo illustration by Edan Zinn
Quarantined Students Face Make-Up Work
January 20, 2022
GNN: Students Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
GNN: Students Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 17, 2022
COVID Response Team Chair Addresses Omicron Variant
COVID Response Team Chair Addresses Omicron Variant
January 14, 2022
Head of School Judith Guild supervises a science class.
With Omicron Surge, ‘All-Hands-On-Deck’ For Teacher Absences
January 21, 2022
Newsroom Wins 5 Localizing Awards
Newsroom Wins 5 Localizing Awards
January 20, 2022
Students attend the 2020 Yale Model United Nations conference, which was held in person before the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Model United Nations Club Prepares For Virtual Conference
January 6, 2022
Newsroom Closed Until 2022
Newsroom Closed Until 2022
December 18, 2021
Photo courtesy of Marlie Kass 23
CAP Visits Harvard Square for ‘The Rocky Horror Show’
October 29, 2021
Photo illustration of a student doodling during class, which some teachers allow but some ban.
Op-Ed: School Policies and Learning Differences
December 7, 2021
Nelson coaches athletes in the 2018 basketball season. Photo courtesy of David Barron.
Nelson’s Lasting Record of Success in Varsity Basketball
November 18, 2021
Ending Quarter One on a Positive Note
Ending Quarter One on a Positive Note
November 10, 2021
While October 15 marks the end of Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, the national celebration of culture extends far beyond 30 days.
Life and Zeal: Reflections on National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month
October 15, 2021
Nielsen dunks at a Mass Rivals game. Illustration by Jackson Ostrowski 23.
Quinn Nielsen ’23: Shooting Hoops at 6’10”
September 29, 2021
GNN: Students Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
GNN: Students Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 17, 2022
COVID Response Team Chair Addresses Omicron Variant
COVID Response Team Chair Addresses Omicron Variant
January 14, 2022
Ted Barker-Hook, Donald Reese, and Bill Jacob perform Slip Slidin Away by Paul Simon.
Photos: A Virtual Coffee House 2022
January 10, 2022
GNN: Preparing for Winter Break
GNN: Preparing for Winter Break
December 13, 2021
Greenline performs an a cappella arrangement of White Winter Hymnal.
Photos: Holiday Concert 2021
December 10, 2021
GNN: Students Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
GNN: Students Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 17, 2022
COVID Response Team Chair Addresses Omicron Variant
COVID Response Team Chair Addresses Omicron Variant
January 14, 2022
GNN: Preparing for Winter Break
GNN: Preparing for Winter Break
December 13, 2021
GNN LIVE: Thanksgiving Assembly
GNN LIVE: Thanksgiving Assembly
November 22, 2021
GNN: Outdoor Ed Soars with Zoar
GNN: Outdoor Ed Soars with Zoar
October 28, 2021
Ted Barker-Hook, Donald Reese, and Bill Jacob perform Slip Slidin Away by Paul Simon.
Photos: A Virtual Coffee House 2022
January 10, 2022
Greenline performs an a cappella arrangement of White Winter Hymnal.
Photos: Holiday Concert 2021
December 10, 2021
Zak Adler 23 works on design project in the Innovation Space.
Photos: Week of Nov. 15
November 29, 2021
Students from all divisions compete in the pumpkin roll.
Photos: Harvestfest 2021
November 8, 2021
Charlie Burket 27 takes notes during class.
Photos: Week of Oct. 18
October 26, 2021
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
Podcast: Gov. Baker Talks Fostering Civil Discourse
Podcast: Gov. Baker Talks Fostering Civil Discourse
December 13, 2020
A portrait of Eric Foner, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.
Podcast: Foner Criticizes Standardized Tests
May 4, 2020
Podcast: Acclaimed Archivist, Historian Zooms with Students
Podcast: Acclaimed Archivist, Historian Zooms with Students
April 22, 2020
Basketball players Raymond Baez 24, Jackson Ostrowski 22, Theo Johnson 22, and David Kaplansky 22, huddle with their coaches during timeout.
Mask Mandate, Gym Closures Impact Winter Sports
January 7, 2022
Alison Rimas 23 comes out of the hack. Photo courtesy of Paul Murray.
After a Season Away, Curling Hits the Ice this Winter
December 10, 2021
Last year, students in fitness utilize spin bikes as part of their training.
Winter Sports Kickoff Brings Excitement
November 19, 2021
Brian Gamble 23 leads the pack at the Division IV NEPSTA race.
Gamble Wins Division IV NEPSAC Race, Cementing Historic Team Finish
November 13, 2021
The Boys Cross Country team starts the championship off strong.
Boys XC Wins Repeat Championships
November 9, 2021
Poster courtesy of Sony Pictures.
Movie Review: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’
January 18, 2022
Tick Tick…BOOM provides an emotional punch followed by a hope-filled encouragement to just take the leap and create something great. Promotional poster courtesy of Netflix Studios.
Movie Review: ‘Tick Tick… BOOM!’ Stuns on Netflix
January 5, 2022
Greenline performs an a cappella arrangement of White Winter Hymnal.
Photos: Holiday Concert 2021
December 10, 2021
Poster courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment
Movie Review: ‘Dune (2021)’ Lacks Storyline Despite Stunning Visuals
December 6, 2021
L-R: Elizabeth Taylor, Carmen Guitterez, Marilyn Cooper, and Carol Lawrence from the original Broadway cast sing I Feel Pretty (1957).
Op-Ed: Remembering Stephen Sondheim
December 3, 2021
Poster courtesy of Sony Pictures.
Movie Review: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’
January 18, 2022
Tick Tick…BOOM provides an emotional punch followed by a hope-filled encouragement to just take the leap and create something great. Promotional poster courtesy of Netflix Studios.
Movie Review: ‘Tick Tick… BOOM!’ Stuns on Netflix
January 5, 2022
Poster courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment
Movie Review: ‘Dune (2021)’ Lacks Storyline Despite Stunning Visuals
December 6, 2021
Poster courtesy of Netflix Studios.
TV Review: ‘Cowboy Bebop (2021),’ All Jazz, No Soul
December 3, 2021
Tattes Avacado Tartine, which features avocado, baby arugula, dill, and radish topped with poached eggs on housemade sourdough, according to the cafes menu.
Food Review: Tatte Bakery & Cafe Opens In Newton
November 30, 2021
How can we travel safely during the COVID-19 pandemic? Photo illustration courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Op-Ed: Anti-Maskers Make Traveling During COVID-19 Stressful
January 14, 2022
In the Middle and Upper School Library here, books about social justice issues are shown on display.
Op-Ed: Texas Lawmakers, Let Kids Read Diverse Books
January 14, 2022
Students at the School report getting less than 8-10 hours of sleep per night. Photo illustration by Toni Golston 24.
Op-Ed: The Teen Sleep Deprivation Epidemic Needs a Cure
January 13, 2022
The Environmental Club is working to help ban plastic straws in Newton
Op-Ed: Environmental Club Works to Ban Plastic Straws in Newton
January 13, 2022
COVID-19 cases are surging in schools across Massachusetts, causing staffing issues and emptying classrooms.
Op-Ed: I’m Nervous About Being Back on Campus
January 11, 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
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: COVID-19, One Year Later
March 12, 2021
Photo purchased from BigStock.com.
Editorial Board Apologizes for Lapse in Judgement
February 24, 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
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How can we travel safely during the COVID-19 pandemic? Photo illustration courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Op-Ed: Anti-Maskers Make Traveling During COVID-19 Stressful

Talia Hammer, Journalist • January 14, 2022
My Winter Break trip to Florida presented unexpected challenges thanks to the Omicron variant of COVID-19, conflicting public health guidelines, and anti-maskers.
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In the Middle and Upper School Library here, books about social justice issues are shown on display.

Op-Ed: Texas Lawmakers, Let Kids Read Diverse Books

Madeleine Pogoda, Journalist • January 14, 2022
Texas state reps want to ban books about sex education, racism, and LGBTQ+ topics in public schools. The effects of the ban would be catastrophic.
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Students at the School report getting less than 8-10 hours of sleep per night. Photo illustration by Toni Golston 24.

Op-Ed: The Teen Sleep Deprivation Epidemic Needs a Cure

Nico Jaffer, Journalist • January 13, 2022
Students everywhere are sleep-deprived and burnt out. We need a solution, even if it means changing school and sports schedules.
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The Environmental Club is working to help ban plastic straws in Newton

Op-Ed: Environmental Club Works to Ban Plastic Straws in Newton

Evan Michaeli, Journalist • January 13, 2022
The club is partnering with Newton's Plastics Reduction Working Committee.
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COVID-19 cases are surging in schools across Massachusetts, causing staffing issues and emptying classrooms.

Op-Ed: I’m Nervous About Being Back on Campus

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist • January 11, 2022
With the Omicron variant of COVID-19 surging in Massachusetts, I can't help but wonder if in-person schooling is the right call.
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Photo illustraiton purchased from Bigstock.com.

Op-Ed: Testing Disrupts Student Health

Talia Hammer, Journalist • December 15, 2021
To show that adults care about student well-being during a pandemic, toss midterms.
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Editorial: School Deserves Praise for Community Uplift

Editorial: School Deserves Praise for Community Uplift

Gator Editorial Board • December 14, 2021
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the School has worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of all students.
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Photo illustration of a student doodling during class, which some teachers allow but some ban.

Op-Ed: School Policies and Learning Differences

Amelia Bowman and Polly Zimmerman • December 7, 2021
It is the responsibility of schools to accommodate students' academic needs.
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Jaffer poses with Fantasy Football Club leader Phillip Lull 23 and club advisor Pete Slaski.

Op-Ed: The Thrills of Fantasy Football

Nico Jaffer, Journalist • November 18, 2021
Fantasy is a unique strategic hobby that doesn't get the recognition it deserves.
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Photo purchased from BigStock.

Op-Ed: Distance Can Boost Relationships

Grace Papas, Executive Editor • November 8, 2021
Long distance relationships are not as soulless and hopeless as they're cracked up to be.
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Photo illustration by Edan Zinn 23.

Op-Ed: Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Social Media

Polly Zimmerman, Journalist • November 8, 2021
If you are willing to take risks and are strong enough to overcome them, social media can be a great place.
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The Addams Family being performed in 2014. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Op-Ed: Theatre Presents Great Spooky Entertainment

Marlie Kass, Senior Arts Journalist • October 27, 2021
For your next scare, consider turning to the stage.
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