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Brooks Neufeld ’26: Sparking a School-Wide Push-Up Craze
January 10, 2025
Happy Winter Break: Newsroom Closed Until 2025
Happy Winter Break: Newsroom Closed Until 2025
December 17, 2024
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School Presses Pause on Argentina Exchange Program
December 14, 2024
Newsroom Wins National Award for Overall Excellence
Newsroom Wins National Award for Overall Excellence
December 13, 2024
Students from the Class of 2023 engage in the inaugural destress fest, making stuffed lions.
Stuff Plushies, De-Stress Before Exams and Have Fun
December 10, 2024
Mary Wang '26 after the competition.
Mary Wang ’26 Wins ESU Shakespeare Competition
January 8, 2025
Ady Jaeckel '25 builds a bicycle with Middle School student.
Building Bikes for Service Project
December 5, 2024
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Newsroom Closed Until Dec. 2
November 25, 2024
Mary Wang '26, as narrator, points to the audience.
‘Puffs’ Packs the House
November 19, 2024
Students Named Pacemaker Finalists
Students Named Pacemaker Finalists
October 8, 2024
NAIS Apologizes for Antisemitism: Enough is Enough
NAIS Apologizes for Antisemitism: Enough is Enough
January 18, 2025
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What’s Next for Canada After Trudeau’s Resignation?
January 16, 2025
A photo illustration of a student who uses ChatGPT to study.
Editorial: As Midterms Approach, Uphold Academic Integrity
December 10, 2024
As Trump Makes Policies, Russia-Ukraine War Hangs in Balance
As Trump Makes Policies, Russia-Ukraine War Hangs in Balance
November 25, 2024
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Trump Sweeps Presidential Election in Landslide Victory
November 20, 2024
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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Inside the Classroom: CAP Seminar
January 9, 2025
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Inside The Classroom: Bad Women
December 3, 2024
Saying the Right Words: My Journey Through Stuttering
Saying the Right Words: My Journey Through Stuttering
December 3, 2024
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Inside the Classroom: Problem Solving Through Design
November 21, 2024
Joe Iuliano helps out Cristoph Kasper '25 in AP Human Geo.
Inside the Classroom: AP Human Geography
October 31, 2024
Podcast: California Resident Heather Gates '13 on Wildfires
Podcast: California Resident Heather Gates ’13 on Wildfires
January 18, 2025
GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ Basketball (Brimmer vs. Macduffie School)
GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ Basketball (Brimmer vs. Macduffie School)
January 15, 2025
GNN LIVE: V. Girls' and V. Boys' Double-Header
GNN LIVE: V. Girls’ and V. Boys’ Double-Header
January 12, 2025
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GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ Basketball (Brimmer vs. Chesire Academy)
January 10, 2025
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
January 9, 2025
GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ Basketball (Brimmer vs. Macduffie School)
GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ Basketball (Brimmer vs. Macduffie School)
January 15, 2025
GNN LIVE: V. Girls' and V. Boys' Double-Header
GNN LIVE: V. Girls’ and V. Boys’ Double-Header
January 12, 2025
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GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ Basketball (Brimmer vs. Chesire Academy)
January 10, 2025
This Spring, Enroll in Journalism and Join The Gator
This Spring, Enroll in Journalism and Join The Gator
January 7, 2025
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GNN LIVE: V. Girls’ Basketball (Brimmer vs. Boston Trinity Academy)
January 5, 2025
Photos: V. Cross Country Boys Win Third Consecutive Race
Photos: V. Cross Country Boys Win Third Consecutive Race
September 27, 2024
Team Captains Lucas Williams 25' and Christoph Kasper 25' congregate with BTA and refs before match.
Photos: V. Boys Soccer vs BTA
September 20, 2024
The Gators take the pitch.
Photos: V. Boys Soccer vs BUA
September 19, 2024
The harvest moon on the night of September 17. (McKinlee DePaola)
View the Moon for Mid-Autumn Festival
September 19, 2024
Coach Hardman encourages the team
Photos: V. Boys Soccer vs LCA
September 13, 2024
Podcast: California Resident Heather Gates '13 on Wildfires
Podcast: California Resident Heather Gates ’13 on Wildfires
January 18, 2025
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
January 9, 2025
Andrew Flint Dispels Stuttering Myths
Andrew Flint Dispels Stuttering Myths
December 2, 2024
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Ryan Hurst Casts Ballot for the First Time
November 6, 2024
Series: 14 Questions
Series: 14 Questions
October 23, 2024
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The Race for the 2025 Lombardi Trophy: Predictions for the NFL Playoffs
January 11, 2025
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2024 College Football Playoff Predictions: Who Will Win the National Championship?
December 16, 2024
Huck Jennings '25 and Team Captain Sam Gavin lead the top of the pack at Gann Academy.
Boys XC Makes School History With Finishes at NEPSTA
November 28, 2024
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Rumble in the Ring: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
November 18, 2024
GNN: V.1 Boys' Basketball to Kick Off Season Saturday
GNN: V.1 Boys’ Basketball to Kick Off Season Saturday
November 14, 2024
The Romeo + Juliet playbill.
Sam Gold’s Romeo + Juliet Provides a Raunchy New Take on Shakespeare
January 7, 2025
Arts Education is Essential
Arts Education is Essential
December 3, 2024
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“Heretic:” A24 Strikes Again!
November 14, 2024
Nassim at the Huntington Calderwood Pavilion.
Nassim: A Universal Play
November 6, 2024
Double the Magic with Fall Plays
Double the Magic with Fall Plays
October 17, 2024
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“Heretic:” A24 Strikes Again!
November 14, 2024
Op-Ed: Gatsby and The American Dream
Op-Ed: Gatsby and The American Dream
September 19, 2024
The harvest moon on the night of September 17. (McKinlee DePaola)
View the Moon for Mid-Autumn Festival
September 19, 2024
Lily pads in the solarium
Artists For Humanity Lights Up the Solarium
May 29, 2024
Isaac Morrison '27 studies in the library
Quiz: Where Do Students Hang Out at School?
May 22, 2024
The stage of Romeo & Juliet.
Review: ART’s Romeo and Juliet
October 10, 2024
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Song Review: Chick Corea’s ‘Spain’
May 9, 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. Joy's "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
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Podcast: California Resident Heather Gates '13 on Wildfires

Podcast: California Resident Heather Gates ’13 on Wildfires

Chloe Rose Scolnick • January 18, 2025
Heather Gates '13 discusses the impact of wildfires near her home in Pasadena, California, including preparing for evacuation.
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Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight

Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight

Chloe Rose Scolnick, Multimedia Manager • January 9, 2025
NEW EPISODE: Kaylee Rivera discusses balancing sports, academics, and college applications, while also setting goals for her final seasons in softball, basketball, and volleyball.
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Andrew Flint Dispels Stuttering Myths

Andrew Flint Dispels Stuttering Myths

Chloe Rose Scolnick • December 2, 2024
Andrew Flint '26 reflects on his growth through speech therapy and a transformative summer program that boosted his confidence and helped him embrace his stutter.
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Ryan Hurst Casts Ballot for the First Time

Chloe Rose Scolnick • November 6, 2024
Hurst highlighted the importance of researching candidates and issues, discussing how his teachers here encourage informed decision-making and respectful dialogue.
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Series: 14 Questions

Series: 14 Questions

Mary Wang, Managing Editor • October 23, 2024
NEW EPISODE: A passionate and adventurous language lover, Frances Fremont-Smith '75 fell in love with Mandarin, lived in China for decades, and returned to her alma mater to teach, bringing her rich cultural experiences full circle.
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Podcast: Upper School Head Discusses Start of School

Podcast: Upper School Head Discusses Start of School

October 2, 2024
Joshua Neudel discusses the positive start to the school year, highlighting a shift away from COVID-19 concerns, new academic goals, AI integration, compassionate community building, and efforts to manage student phone usage.
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Podcast: Private School Enrollment Rises in Nearby Cities, Towns

Podcast: Private School Enrollment Rises in Nearby Cities, Towns

Chloe Rose Scolnick • September 16, 2024
Nicole Hurst P’25 shares her thoughts on a recent Boston Globe article, highlighting private school growth.
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Podcast: Year in Review

Mary Wang, Managing Editor • June 3, 2024
Joshua Neudel shares his thoughts on the year, and what he looks forward to in the fall.
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School Urges Considerate Driving

School Urges Considerate Driving

Chloe Rose Scolnick, Multimedia Journalist • May 17, 2024

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Spring Sports Flash

Spring Sports Flash

Chloe Rose Scolnick, Multimedia Journalist • April 4, 2024
FIRST EPISODE: Varsity Boys' Lacrosse Captain Julian Park '25 gives the inside scoop on new season.
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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

Tavio Mares-Van Praag, Sports Editor • February 28, 2024
New Head Coach Courtney Sims took Varsity Girls Basketball to a whole new level, going 11-4—the strongest record since the 2012-13 season.
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Admissions Update

Admissions Update

Chloe Rose Scolnick, Multimedia Journalist • February 14, 2024
Applications for next academic year are up 30%, as families continue to show a surge in interest.
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