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As Attacks on DEI Escalate, Our School Stands Firm
As Attacks on DEI Escalate, Our School Stands Firm
Rohan Muni, Senior Journalist • October 7, 2025
As students at an independent school in liberal-leaning Massachusetts, attacks on DEI are all too real beyond our tiny “Brimmer bubble.”
Editorial: Summer Improvements Bring Upgrades for Learning
Editorial: Summer Improvements Bring Upgrades for Learning
Gator Editorial Board (2025-2026) October 3, 2025
We recognize that the success of projects like these depends on countless hours of planning, coordination, and effort—much of which often goes unnoticed.
Show host Jimmy Kimmel delivers his opening monologue at the 96th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 10, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake
What Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Means for Free Speech
Nolan Suraci, Senior Chief Journalist • September 30, 2025
If late-night hosts can be suspended for political speech, networks may increasingly give in to regulatory or corporate pressure.
Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA founder, puts on a MAGA hat during the AmericaFest 2024 conference sponsored by conservative group Turning Point in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. December 19, 2024.  REUTERS/Cheney Orr
What We Can Learn From The Shooting of Charlie Kirk
Rohan Muni, Senior Journalist • September 18, 2025
Political violence anywhere and from anyone is abhorrent—and it must be condemned in the strongest terms.

Finish Strong: Summer is Almost Here
Finish Strong: Summer is Almost Here
Gator Editorial Board May 29, 2025
Relax with friends at the Upper Commons on Monday at 11:30 a.m., and pack your goodie bags while enjoying snacks and music. 
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Editorial Cartoon: Brimmer Excels Amid "Mayhem"
Editorial Cartoon: Brimmer Excels Amid “Mayhem”
Livvy Avignon, Chief Illustrator • May 6, 2025
Between AP exams, field trips, assessments, author studies, prom, graduation, and award ceremonies, May is packed.
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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
Kingston Woolley, Journalist • May 6, 2025
Top papal contenders include Cardinals Parolin (Italy), Tagle (Philippines), and Turkson (Ghana).
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Stella Bowman calling "Road to Hell" in Hadestown.
Technical Theatre: What the Audience Doesn’t See
Stella Bowman, Journalist • April 17, 2025
My desire for perfection, thoughtful communication, and true commitment caused me to thrive in this role.
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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?
Rohan Muni, Senior Journalist • April 9, 2025
If all of this has happened in just the past two months, we have to ask ourselves: what could unfold in the next two months?
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Editorial: Remain Flexible Now for a Brighter Tomorrow
Gator Editorial Board (2024-2025) April 2, 2025
We are fortunate to have an administration and Board of Trustees so deeply committed to enhancing our campus.
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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
Gator Editorial Board (2024-2025) February 27, 2025
We stand with the School's administration to remain independent during this contentious time for the Department of Education.
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Wash Your Hands: 'Tis the Season for Sniffles and Sneezes
Wash Your Hands: ‘Tis the Season for Sniffles and Sneezes
Livvy Avignon, Chief Illustrator • February 27, 2025
Let's help stop the spread of germs. Please, remember to wash your hands. Wash your hands. Wash your hands.
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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
Livvy Avignon, Chief Illustrator • February 7, 2025
School was canceled yesterday due to forecasts of severe weather, but ultimately, there was barely a dusting.
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President Trump's Executive Orders.
Trump’s First Moves During Second Term: Bold or Risky?
Clive Sutton, Journalist • January 31, 2025
The new president had already signed over 30 executive orders ten days into his new term.
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Trump Finesses Another Win
Nolan Suraci, Senior Chief Journalist • January 19, 2025
Trump's second term may be as unpredictable as his first, from renaming the Gulf of Mexico to mass deportations.
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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
Amelia Bowman, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief • January 18, 2025
After disappointing remarks made during this year's PoCC keynotes, NAIS has apologized. Should we move on or let antisemitic rhetoric persist?
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What’s Next for Canada After Trudeau’s Resignation?
Clive Sutton, Journalist • January 16, 2025
Justine Trudeau delivered many of his promises, but Canada gradually showed stronger discontent for their prime minister.
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A photo illustration of a student who uses ChatGPT to study.
Editorial: As Midterms Approach, Uphold Academic Integrity
Gator Editorial Board (2024-2025) December 10, 2024
Maintaining academic integrity while using AI ethically is the key to genuine learning. Don't take shortcuts.
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As Trump Makes Policies, Russia-Ukraine War Hangs in Balance
As Trump Makes Policies, Russia-Ukraine War Hangs in Balance
Edward Flint, Editor-in-Chief • November 25, 2024
Russia’s influence on American politics will show just how sovereign this country is.  
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Nolan Suraci
Nolan Suraci
Senior Chief Journalist

Nolan is passionate about GNN and multi-media journalism, a field he explored through Digital Cinema and Photography electives. Outside school, he enjoys soccer, lacrosse, skiing, and the Global...

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