Cathy Wu

Cathy Wu, Executive Editor

Cathy has been at Brimmer since 2020. In addition to writing on The Gator, she enjoys learning about philosophy, reading and listening to music.

“The Plague” by Albert Camus: The Anatomy of Hope and Resilience

Cathy Wu, Executive Editor
March 5, 2024

By depicting the sudden outbreak of plague in the small town of Oran, Camus presented various reactions and behaviors of people in the face of disaster.

Photo | New 'Mean Girls' Movie/Musical Misses the Mark

February 6, 2024

The new film features strong performers and a fun new sense to a classic film, but it missed the mark on stylistic choices. Graphic designed with Canva.

Upper School Set to Enchant with ‘Big Fish’

Cathy Wu, Executive Editor
February 5, 2024

Tickets are being sold for February 29 and March 1 at 7:00 p.m., and March 2 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Seniors Can Skip AP Exams in Most Subjects

Cathy Wu, Executive Editor
November 20, 2023

Math remains the only subject where seniors enrolled in AP classes will still be required to sit for exam.

Q&A: New Information System for New School Year

Cathy Wu, Executive Editor
September 27, 2023

Veracross acts as a repository for grade entries and attendance records, consolidating information and creating report cards.

Closed: Solarium Left a Mess

Cathy Wu, Executive Editor
May 15, 2023

During lunch the space is closed until fall, after repeated warnings to keep the area clean.

‘Nothing’s as Amazing as a Musical’: Come See ‘Something Rotten!’

Cathy Wu, Executive Editor
March 1, 2023

‘Something Rotten’ is a comedic play filled with reversals that showcases how one of Shakespeare’s most renowned works, ‘Hamlet,’ came to be.

Op-Ed: Acknowledging International Polar Bear Day

Cathy Wu, Executive Editor
February 27, 2023

International Polar Bear Day is held on February 27 annually, typically when polar bears emerge from their dens.

18th Annual Bissell Grogan Symposium Returns

Cathy Wu, Executive Editor
January 23, 2023

The School’s 18th annual Bissell Grogan Humanities Symposium launched last Wednesday with a speech and a wide range of workshops.

Get Ready to Fly with ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’

Cathy Wu, Executive Editor
November 1, 2022

Whereas last year, where the cast rehearsed in masks, the new mask option policy made play rehearsals a lot more convenient.

New Faculty Profile: Bradley Starr, Writing Center Director

Cathy Wu, Executive Editor
September 20, 2022

The Gator sat down with new Upper School English Teacher and Writing Center Director.

Mask Mandate, Gym Closures Impact Winter Sports

Cathy Wu, Executive Editor
January 7, 2022

Student-athletes here are adapting to new COVID-19 guidelines for winter sports. "We will do what we have to do to stay safe," Jarrel Okorougo '22 said.

Movie Review: ‘Dune (2021)’ Lacks Storyline Despite Stunning Visuals

Cathy Wu, Executive Editor
December 6, 2021

While the film was visually strong and featured an amazing soundtrack, ultimately the lack of plot dragged the whole thing down.

Homecoming Successful After Hiatus

Cathy Wu, Executive Editor
October 20, 2021

The School's annual homecoming made a strong return, featuring two back-to-back victories.

Students, Faculty Appreciate Cafeteria Reopening

Cathy Wu, Executive Editor
October 7, 2021

The cafeteria is back to full capacity, including the salad bar and the lunch line, as COVID-19 cases decrease.

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