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Cover photo of the original Thompson Gymnasium under construction in 1968.
Spring Sports Bring Uncertainty Without Thompson Gymnasium
February 20, 2025
Robotics Team Ends Season With Success at Regionals
Robotics Team Ends Season With Success at Regionals
February 12, 2025
Photos: Temple Fair Wishes Good Luck to Community
Photos: Temple Fair Wishes Good Luck to Community
February 7, 2025
School Temple Fair to Celebrate The Year of the Snake
School Temple Fair to Celebrate The Year of the Snake
February 4, 2025
Jason Craige Harris, delivering his keynote speech.
20th Bissell Grogan Symposium Tackles Civil Discourse
January 29, 2025
The event poster, created by Ady Jaeckel '25.
Senior Class Hosts Valentine’s Fundraiser
February 11, 2025
Celebrating Black History Month.
School Celebrates Black Innovation
February 4, 2025
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
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.
Editorial Cartoon: It’s Snow Laughing Matter this Winter
February 7, 2025
President Trump's Executive Orders.
Trump’s First Moves During Second Term: Bold or Risky?
January 31, 2025
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Trump Finesses Another Win
January 19, 2025
Students Shëina Registre '26, Shyla Fernandes '25, Kaylee RIvera '25, Amelia Bowman '25, Bayaan Jones '26, Adrian Houndegla '26 and chaperone Jessica Christian before their first day of conferences.
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
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
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
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
Saying Goodbye to TikTok!
Saying Goodbye to TikTok
January 24, 2025
Inside the Classroom: Supreme Court
Inside the Classroom: Supreme Court
February 19, 2025
Rekindle: Series Invites Alumni to Share Memories
Rekindle: Series Invites Alumni to Share Memories
February 18, 2025
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Brooks Neufeld ’26: Sparking a School-Wide Push-Up Craze
January 10, 2025
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Inside the Classroom: CAP Seminar
January 9, 2025
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Inside The Classroom: Bad Women
December 3, 2024
GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ II (Brimmer vs. British International School of Boston)
GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ II (Brimmer vs. British International School of Boston)
February 21, 2025
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Series: Inside Winterim Trips
February 13, 2025
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GNN Live: V. Girls Basketball Championship (Brimmer vs. Montrose)
February 13, 2025
GNN LIVE: V. Girls’ and V. Boys’ Double-Header
GNN LIVE: V. Girls’ and V. Boys’ Double-Header
February 10, 2025
GNN: Young V. Girls' Basketball Team Shines
GNN: Young V. Girls’ Basketball Team Shines
February 8, 2025
GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ II (Brimmer vs. British International School of Boston)
GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ II (Brimmer vs. British International School of Boston)
February 21, 2025
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GNN Live: V. Girls Basketball Championship (Brimmer vs. Montrose)
February 13, 2025
GNN LIVE: V. Girls’ and V. Boys’ Double-Header
GNN LIVE: V. Girls’ and V. Boys’ Double-Header
February 10, 2025
GNN: Young V. Girls' Basketball Team Shines
GNN: Young V. Girls’ Basketball Team Shines
February 8, 2025
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GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ II Basketball (Brimmer vs. Covenant Christian Academy)
February 5, 2025
Photos: Temple Fair Wishes Good Luck to Community
Photos: Temple Fair Wishes Good Luck to Community
February 7, 2025
Jason Craige Harris, delivering his keynote speech.
Photos: 20th Grogan Humanities Symposium
January 15, 2025
The Puffs get their special item.
Photos: Puffs
November 19, 2024
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
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Series: Inside Winterim Trips
February 13, 2025
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
January 29, 2025
Podcast: California Resident Heather Gates '13 on Wildfires
Podcast: California Resident Heather Gates ’13 on Wildfires
January 18, 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
Osa Idada '25: The Big Man
Osa Idada ’25: The Big Man
February 20, 2025
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V. Girls’ Basketball Wins First Championship Since 2002
February 14, 2025
Feb 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) is defended by Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Luka Doncic is Out: Biggest Trade in NBA History?
February 11, 2025
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Fox sports presenter Terry Bradshaw (L) interviews Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (R) during the championship trophy presentation after the Eagles' game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Super Bowl LIX: Chiefs and Eagles Clash Again for the Lombardi
February 8, 2025
Coach Sims instructs his team.
Varsity Girls’ Basketball Racks Up Wins In Championship Pursuit
January 31, 2025
Students Win 27 Scholastic Art Awards
Students Win 27 Scholastic Art Awards
February 5, 2025
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
Illustration designed with Canva. Movie poster courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
“Heretic:” A24 Strikes Again!
November 14, 2024
Nassim at the Huntington Calderwood Pavilion.
Nassim: A Universal Play
November 6, 2024
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Osa Idada '25: The Big Man

Osa Idada ’25: The Big Man

Charlie Rossi and Gabe Cohen • February 20, 2025
This season, Idada has played a bigger role than he has on previous teams, taking on the starting center role for the Gators.
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V. Girls’ Basketball Wins First Championship Since 2002

Tavio Mares-Van Praag, Sports Editor • February 14, 2025
Catch the celebration and post-game interview with players Kaylee Rivera '25 and Jaliah Duplessy '29.
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Feb 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) is defended by Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic is Out: Biggest Trade in NBA History?

Rohan Muni, Journalist • February 11, 2025
Mavericks recently sacrificed star-player Luka Doncic to build a better defense with Lakers player Anthony Davis.
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Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Fox sports presenter Terry Bradshaw (L) interviews Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (R) during the championship trophy presentation after the Eagles' game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Super Bowl LIX: Chiefs and Eagles Clash Again for the Lombardi

Jack Malloy, Senior Journalist • February 8, 2025

As the NFL season ends this weekend, the highly anticipated Super Bowl LIX will occur tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. This year's contest will feature the NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles and the AFC Champion...

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Coach Sims instructs his team.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Racks Up Wins In Championship Pursuit

Jack Malloy, Senior Journalist • January 31, 2025

With the winter season underway, one of the most successful winter sports teams this year has been the girls' varsity basketball team. The team fell short of winning the MBIL league championship last...

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The Race for the 2025 Lombardi Trophy: Predictions for the NFL Playoffs

Jack Malloy, Senior Journalist • January 11, 2025

Introduction to the Playoffs The 2024-2025 NFL playoffs are upon us, with seven teams from each conference clinching a spot in the postseason. The number one seed in each conference receives a bye, while...

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2024 College Football Playoff Predictions: Who Will Win the National Championship?

Jack Malloy, Senior Journalist • December 16, 2024

This year, the College Football Playoff (CFP) has implemented a new 12-team format, which fans are enthusiastic about. In past seasons, the CFP featured only four teams, but this year, it will be expanded...

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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

Gabe Cohen, Sports Editor • November 28, 2024
The Cross Country teams made history with a record second-place Varsity finish and a JV victory at the NEPSTA Division IV Championship.
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Rumble in the Ring: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

Charlie Rossi, Journalist • November 18, 2024

On November 15, 2024, influencer and boxing sensation Jake Paul, 27, took on former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, 58. For the last year, fans of Paul and Tyson have been awaiting the duel between...

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GNN: V.1 Boys' Basketball to Kick Off Season Saturday

GNN: V.1 Boys’ Basketball to Kick Off Season Saturday

Clive Sutton and Charlie Rossi • November 14, 2024
Catch the Gators tip off Saturday at 11:45 against The Newman School, away at TRACK at New Balance.
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From Underdogs to Champions

From Underdogs to Champions

Tavio Mares-Van Praag, Sports Editor • November 8, 2024
Middle School girls round out the strongest girls’ cross-country team in recent memory, proving that heart and grit know no age limits.
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Dodgers Defeat Yankees to Win World Series

Dodgers Defeat Yankees to Win World Series

Kingston Woolley, Journalist • November 4, 2024
Freddie Freeman won the World Series MVP by hitting 5 homeruns and driving home 12 runs.
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