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Class of 2025 Presents Senior Projects
Class of 2025 Presents Senior Projects
May 30, 2025
The gym is demolished, as the scoreboard is removed.
Even Without Gym, Spring Sports Ends on High Note
May 25, 2025
The floorboard of Thompson Gymnasium.
AFH Transforms Gymnasium Floor Into Sculptural Installation
May 22, 2025
Designed in Canva.
Dressed to Shell-Ebrate: Prom To Take a Deep Plunge
May 15, 2025
The Gator Just Made History: Join Us This Fall to Make More!
The Gator Just Made History: Join Us This Fall to Make More!
April 29, 2025
School Gathers for Groundbreaking Ceremony
School Gathers for Groundbreaking Ceremony
May 16, 2025
Gator writers win national recognition.
Gator Journalists Win Big Awards
April 17, 2025
New Gator Editorial Board Announced
New Gator Editorial Board Announced
April 2, 2025
English teacher Bradley Star and Administrative Associate Mark Sehnert enjoy some looking at photos of the gym and its use over the decades.
School Honors Thompson Gym
March 7, 2025
Former Head of School Emily C. Thompson breaks ground from the Gym, which is due to be demolished March 10.
School To Bid Farewell to Gym
March 3, 2025
Finish Strong: Summer is Almost Here
Finish Strong: Summer is Almost Here
May 29, 2025
Editorial Cartoon: Brimmer Excels Amid "Mayhem"
Editorial Cartoon: Brimmer Excels Amid “Mayhem”
May 6, 2025
Black smoke rises from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel, indicating no decision has been made to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Pope Francis Dies, Future of Papacy Unclear
May 6, 2025
Stella Bowman calling "Road to Hell" in Hadestown.
Technical Theatre: What the Audience Doesn’t See
April 17, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump holds an executive order about tariffs increase, flanked by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 13, 2025. REUTERS
Trump’s Second Term: What is America Becoming?
April 9, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump steps from Air Force One upon arrival in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., February 16, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Editorial: We Stand With the School on Remaining Independent
February 27, 2025
A photo illustration of a student who uses ChatGPT to study.
Editorial: As Midterms Approach, Uphold Academic Integrity
December 10, 2024
Editorial: Prioritizing Respectful Political Discourse On Campus
Editorial: Prioritizing Respectful Political Discourse On Campus
November 7, 2024
Photo Illustration of Kaan Ladha '25 Coughing Courtesy of Amelia Bowman
Editorial: Stay Healthy, Stay Home
October 4, 2024
Editorial: Combatting Surging Antisemitism on College Campuses
Editorial: Combatting Surging Antisemitism on College Campuses
April 26, 2024
Editorial Cartoon: Brimmer Excels Amid "Mayhem"
Editorial Cartoon: Brimmer Excels Amid “Mayhem”
May 6, 2025
Winterim approaches.
Winterim’s Coming!
February 20, 2025
Gator Poll.
Gator Poll
February 11, 2025
School was canceled yesterday due to forecasts of severe weather, but ultimately, there was barely a dusting. Once again, meteorologists got it wrong about snowy weather this winter.
Wacky Weather
February 7, 2025
President Trump's Executive Orders.
Who Needs Congress?
January 31, 2025
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Science Teacher Zoë Stublarec Departs After Four Years
May 27, 2025
After 12 Years, Spanish Teacher Mirna Goldberger Moves On
After 12 Years, Spanish Teacher Mirna Goldberger Moves On
May 13, 2025
Chasing the Current: Charlie Winder’s Race to the Top
Chasing the Current: Charlie Winder’s Race to the Top
May 1, 2025
Beyond the Buzzer: A.J. Reeves '18
Beyond the Buzzer: A.J. Reeves ’18
February 25, 2025
Inside the Classroom: Supreme Court
Inside the Classroom: Supreme Court
February 19, 2025
GNN Live: Honors Convocation
GNN Live: Honors Convocation
June 3, 2025
GNN Live: Commencement, Class of 2025
GNN Live: Commencement, Class of 2025
May 28, 2025
School Gathers for Groundbreaking Ceremony
School Gathers for Groundbreaking Ceremony
May 16, 2025
GNN: What's Next After Gym Demolition?
GNN: What’s Next After Gym Demolition?
May 8, 2025
BREAKING: Students Witness Demolition of Thompson Gym
BREAKING: Students Witness Demolition of Thompson Gym
April 30, 2025
GNN Live: Honors Convocation
GNN Live: Honors Convocation
June 3, 2025
GNN Live: Commencement, Class of 2025
GNN Live: Commencement, Class of 2025
May 28, 2025
GNN: What's Next After Gym Demolition?
GNN: What’s Next After Gym Demolition?
May 8, 2025
BREAKING: Students Witness Demolition of Thompson Gym
BREAKING: Students Witness Demolition of Thompson Gym
April 30, 2025
Alexa Dykeman goes in for a goal last year in a game against Chapill-Hill Chauncy Hall.
GNN: Season Preview
April 3, 2025
School Gathers for Groundbreaking Ceremony
School Gathers for Groundbreaking Ceremony
May 16, 2025
The cast of crew of Hadestown take a bow.
Photos: Hadestown
April 1, 2025
BREAKING: Gators Advance to NEPSAC Finals, Set to Face Vermont Academy Wildcats
BREAKING: Gators Advance to NEPSAC Finals, Set to Face Vermont Academy Wildcats
March 8, 2025
English teacher Bradley Star and Administrative Associate Mark Sehnert enjoy some looking at photos of the gym and its use over the decades.
School Honors Thompson Gym
March 7, 2025
Former Head of School Emily C. Thompson breaks ground from the Gym, which is due to be demolished March 10.
School To Bid Farewell to Gym
March 3, 2025
Mary Wang Wins Senate Runoff for Upper School President
Mary Wang Wins Senate Runoff for Upper School President
April 29, 2025
“Hadestown” Touted as Top Upper School Musical
“Hadestown” Touted as Top Upper School Musical
April 3, 2025
Binyam Tsegai '26: In the Spotlight of 'Hadestown'
Binyam Tsegai ’26: In the Spotlight of ‘Hadestown’
March 4, 2025
Series: Inside Winterim Trips
Series: Inside Winterim Trips
February 26, 2025
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
January 29, 2025
Kingston Woolley '28 pitches five complete innings, allowing just three runs and capturing six strikeouts.
BREAKING: V. Baseball Wins MBIL Championship
May 15, 2025
Nov 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) prepares to pass the ball in the third quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Shedeur Sanders: How a Top-Tier Quarterback Fell to The Fifth Round
May 14, 2025
Will Apen ’25 makes contact during the team’s 10–7 win over Gann on Thursday, May 1.
V. Baseball Clinches Spot in Second Straight Championship
May 13, 2025
Student-Led Ultimate Frisbee Makes Its League Debut
Student-Led Ultimate Frisbee Makes Its League Debut
April 30, 2025
Mar 31, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; General view of the field prior to the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Lucrative Contracts and Stellar Players Hype Up Opening Week
April 18, 2025
"Maybe Happy Ending" at the Belasco Theatre.
Review: Broadway’s Maybe Happy Ending Touches Hearts
May 28, 2025
Award-winning student art from the SISAL awards.
Art Students Receive Regional Accolades
May 5, 2025
Maddie Pogoda '25 introduces her long-requested song, "Danny Boy" by Frederic Weatherly.
Spring Concert Celebrates Music Around the World
April 27, 2025
The cast of crew of Hadestown take a bow.
Photos: Hadestown
April 1, 2025
Upper School Musical 'Hadestown' Provides a Fresh Take on Greek Myth
Upper School Musical ‘Hadestown’ Provides a Fresh Take on Greek Myth
March 4, 2025
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Arts & Culture Editor: Madeleine Pogoda ’25.

The stage of Romeo & Juliet.

Review: ART’s Romeo and Juliet

Mary Wang, Editor-in-Chief • October 10, 2024
A story about how we find love, instead of hate.
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Album cover courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Song Review: Chick Corea’s ‘Spain’

Cooper Horn, Journalist • May 9, 2024

Composed and released in 1971, Chick Corea’s Spain has been an iconic jazz standard for decades. It appears on Chick’s jazz album Light as a Feather and is probably his most recognizable song.   Chick...

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Billy Idol performs in 2021. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Song Review: The History Behind Billy Idol’s ‘Eyes Without a Face’

Cooper Horn, Journalist • January 30, 2024
Exploring Billy Idol's iconic 1984 hit, 'Eyes Without a Face,' and its unique blend of softness, gloom, and the singer's New York experience.
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Album Review: Mt. Joy's "Mt. Joy"

Album Review: Mt. Joy’s “Mt. Joy”

Caleb Meranus, Journalist • January 9, 2024

Mt. Joy is a Philadelphia-based indie rock band, formed in 2016. They can often be compared to bands like Caamp and The Lumineers. Their debut single “Astrovan” was released the same year, followed...

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Toni Morrison, a Nobel Prize-winning author.

Mercy in Adversity: Toni Morrison’s Timeless Message of Compassion

Amelia Bowman, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief • December 1, 2023
In Toni Morrison’s 196-page masterpiece, she leaves the reader with morsels of hope. Maybe not hope for the characters themselves, but hope for humanity.
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Old key in a keyhole

Book Review: A Secret History

Polly Zimmerman, Journalist • November 14, 2023
"A Secret History" by Donna Tartt will immerse you in a gripping tale of murder, money, and the dark secrets of a group of young adults, leaving you questioning the boundaries of truth and loyalty.
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“A Little Life” by Hanya Yanagihara: A Profound Exploration of Human Existence and Friendship

Amelia Bowman, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief • September 28, 2023

In the hauntingly beautiful novel "A Little Life" by Hanya Yanagihara, the narrative centers around four men who relocate to New York City and, over the course of three decades, grow both their careers...

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Aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Netflix Docuseries Captures Boston Marathon Manhunt

Celia Vasily-Cioffi, Journalist • May 23, 2023
Netflix released an original docuseries "American Manhunt: the Boston Marathon Bombing" and it does an amazing job telling the story of it.
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A poster for thee Super Mario Bros. Movie. Photo provided by Wikimedia Commons.

Super Mario Movie Smashes Expectations

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor • April 19, 2023
With a talented cast and well-paced plot, the movie surpassed all of my expectations and then some.
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Album cover courtesy of Apple Records.

Album Review: The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’

Michael Young, Journalist • February 23, 2023
This classic album's songs vary in quality, but it has good enough music to serve as a fitting finale for the Beatles.
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Album cover courtesy of Columbia Records.

Album Review: Billy Joel’s ‘The Stranger’

Michael Young, Journalist • February 23, 2023
Take a trip to the late 70s with this timeless yet nostalgic album. Do its pitfalls outweigh its greatness?
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Rihanna performs live in Paris in 2011.

Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up” Honors Chadwick Boseman’s Life

Celia Vasily-Cioffi, Journalist • February 16, 2023
For fans disappointed about Rihanna's recent lack of output, this new song should take their collective breath away
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