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Gator Announced Among Nation's 'Top Scholastic Websites'
Gator Announced Among Nation’s ‘Top Scholastic Websites’
March 14, 2025
Newsroom to Reopen After Winterim and Spring Break
Newsroom to Reopen After Winterim and Spring Break
March 9, 2025
Official artwork for the 2025 Winterim Video Contest.
Don’t Miss Out: Submit to the 2025 Gator Winterim Video Contest
March 6, 2025
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Winterim Preparations Elicit Excitement from Students and Faculty
March 5, 2025
Cover photo of the original Thompson Gymnasium under construction in 1968.
Spring Sports Bring Uncertainty Without Thompson Gymnasium
February 20, 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
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
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
Wash Your Hands: 'Tis the Season for Sniffles and Sneezes
Wash Your Hands: ‘Tis the Season for Sniffles and Sneezes
February 27, 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.
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
Photo illustration courtesy of Canva
Trump Finesses Another Win
January 19, 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
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
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
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
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
Gator Jeopardy: Winner Revealed!
Gator Jeopardy: Winner Revealed!
March 7, 2025
GNN LIVE: NEPSAC Girls’ Varsity Semi-Finals (Brimmer vs. Hyde School)
GNN LIVE: NEPSAC Girls’ Varsity Semi-Finals (Brimmer vs. Hyde School)
March 7, 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
Binyam Tsegai '26: In the Spotlight of 'Hadestown'
Binyam Tsegai ’26: In the Spotlight of ‘Hadestown’
March 4, 2025
Gator Jeopardy: Winner Revealed!
Gator Jeopardy: Winner Revealed!
March 7, 2025
GNN LIVE: NEPSAC Girls’ Varsity Semi-Finals (Brimmer vs. Hyde School)
GNN LIVE: NEPSAC Girls’ Varsity Semi-Finals (Brimmer vs. Hyde School)
March 7, 2025
GNN: Attend 'Gator Jeopardy' In-Person at Lunch Today
GNN: Attend ‘Gator Jeopardy’ In-Person at Lunch Today
March 3, 2025
GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ (Brimmer vs. Wilbraham & Monson Academy)
GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ (Brimmer vs. Wilbraham & Monson Academy)
February 28, 2025
Winterim approaches.
GNN: Students Buzz with Anticipation for Winterim
February 27, 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
Breaking: Temple Fair Wishes Good Luck to Community
Breaking: 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
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
Podcast: California Resident Heather Gates '13 on Wildfires
Podcast: California Resident Heather Gates ’13 on Wildfires
January 18, 2025
The Intersection of DEIB, Admissions and School Policy
The Intersection of DEIB, Admissions and School Policy
December 5, 2024
BREAKING: Girls' Basketball Wins NEPSAC
BREAKING: Girls’ Basketball Wins NEPSAC
March 9, 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
Noah Panto '25 throwing a stone.
Curling Continues Championship Streak
March 8, 2025
Feb 16, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Shaq’s OGs guard Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors controls the ball against Chuck’s Global Stars guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2025 NBA All Star Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
Reviving the NBA All-Star Game: Bringing Back the Competitive Fire
March 6, 2025
Osa Idada '25: The Big Man
Osa Idada ’25: The Big Man
February 20, 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
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
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BREAKING: Girls' Basketball Wins NEPSAC
BREAKING: Girls’ Basketball Wins NEPSAC
Gator Staff • March 9, 2025
Girls' Varsity Basketball just defeated Vermont Academy, 64-62, clinching the NEPSAC Class D Championship!
BREAKING: Gators Advance to NEPSAC Finals, Set to Face Vermont Academy Wildcats
BREAKING: Gators Advance to NEPSAC Finals, Set to Face Vermont Academy Wildcats
Jackson Tarbox and Tavio Mares-Van Praag • March 8, 2025
The Gators defeated Hyde School 56-28 at home today in one of the NEPSAC Class D semifinal games.
Noah Panto '25 throwing a stone.
Curling Continues Championship Streak
Rohan Muni and Gabe Cohen • March 8, 2025
Curling experienced another outstanding season, securing multiple titles.
Feb 16, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Shaq’s OGs guard Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors controls the ball against Chuck’s Global Stars guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2025 NBA All Star Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
Reviving the NBA All-Star Game: Bringing Back the Competitive Fire
Jack Malloy, Senior Journalist • March 6, 2025

NBA Fans know the All-Star game as a high-flying duel between the brightest NBA stars. Some of the most thrilling games we have seen include...

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 9, 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...

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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...

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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....

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Photo and design from Canva.
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...

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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,...

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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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The team gets hyped before a game.
BREAKING: Girls V. Soccer Wins in Penalty Kick Thriller
Jack Malloy, Senior Journalist • October 31, 2024

After an excellent season, the varsity girls' soccer team finished with an 8-4-1 record and qualified for the IGC Playoffs as the sixth seed.  Brimmer...

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Isaac Morris '26 maintains a slight leave over a Boston University Academy runner as he heads toward the finish.
Cross Country Teams Aim for Historic Championship Wins
Charlie Rossi, Journalist • October 31, 2024
Both Brimmer’s boys’ and girls’ Varsity Cross Country teams are poised to make history at tomorrow’s MBIL Championship.
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Rimon Zhao '27 Kicks Off a New Chapter
Rimon Zhao ’27 Kicks Off a New Chapter
Gabe Cohen and Tavio Mares-Van Praag • October 25, 2024
The cross country MVP returns to his favorite sport this fall.
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