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Edward Flint spots a mouse by the lockers near Upper School Head Joshua Neudels office.
School Crumbs Together to Outsmart Mice
April 19, 2024
BREAKING: New Senate Executive Board Elected
BREAKING: New Senate Executive Board Elected
April 14, 2024
Decision Time: Kozhemiakin or Altschul for Senates Top Spot
Decision Time: Kozhemiakin or Altschul for Senate’s Top Spot
April 10, 2024
BREAKING: Eclipsing Expectations
BREAKING: Eclipsing Expectations
April 8, 2024
New Committee to Govern Winterim
New Committee to Govern Winterim
April 5, 2024
Community Reflects on Lasting Pandemic Changes
Community Reflects on Lasting Pandemic Changes
January 5, 2023
Zak Adler 23, who recently recovered from COVID-19, returns to school with a mask on. Masks are more a common sight in the hallways this week.
‘Alive and Well in the Community’: COVID-19 Cases Continue
September 22, 2022
Prices have fluctuated on online shopping sites like Amazon. Photo purchased at BigStock.com
Op-Ed: The Supply Chain Crisis is Not Over
June 3, 2022
School Nurse Beth Escobar takes care of students and adults alike here. She hands a COVID-19 test to second grade teacher Angela Park.
School Sees Uptick in COVID-19 Cases
May 2, 2022
Zak Adler 23 and Alison Rimas 23 walk down a one-way hallway last year, one of many health restrictions we have moved past since the start of the pandemic.
March 12: A Day to Define Our Generation
March 12, 2022
Newsroom Closed For Break
Newsroom Closed For Break
March 8, 2024
The Gator Earns Pacemaker Nomination
The Gator Earns Pacemaker Nomination
February 28, 2024
McCoy hall during the Blizzard of 2020.
Anatomy of a Snow Day
February 7, 2024
Head of School Judith Guild poses with Lower School students at Homecoming.
AD Seeks Input to Boost School Spirit
February 6, 2024
Students at the School report getting less than 8-10 hours of sleep per night.
Technology Impacts Students’ Sleep
February 1, 2024
The scene outside The Bondi Junction Westfields Shopping Mall after a deadly stabbing in Sydney, Australia. The stabbing resulting in six deaths, a reminder that it is imperative to be vigilant of our surroundings.
Op-Ed: Tragedy Strikes at Bondi Junction
April 23, 2024
Fresh produce at a local market, which is unavailable in food deserts.
Op-Ed: How to Destroy Food Deserts
April 11, 2024
Port-Au-Prince pinned on a map of Haiti.
Op-Ed: How to Fix the “Haitian Pattern”
April 9, 2024
Ruby pipes frosting onto cupcakes. Illustration designed with Canva.
Baking My Future: How I Landed the Perfect Job
April 2, 2024
Ukrainian boy asks to stop the war in Ukraine.
Op-Ed: Ukraine is Still a Top Priority
March 8, 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
The Schools Core Values appear on the wall nearby Dean of Students Paul Murrays office.
Editorial: A Call for Core Values
November 20, 2023
Editorial: Time for Healing After Racist Incident
Editorial: Time for Healing After Racist Incident
October 6, 2023
Lower School students created a pride flag collage for Pride Month this year.
Editorial: In Support of Northwest High School’s Newspaper
September 23, 2022
Zak Adler 23 and Alison Rimas 23 walk down a one-way hallway last year, one of many health restrictions we have moved past since the start of the pandemic.
March 12: A Day to Define Our Generation
March 12, 2022
Temperatures dipped below 10 °F on campus today. Faculty and staff are encouraged to keep windows open to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Comic: It’s Cold Inside
January 11, 2022
Comic: Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas
Comic: Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas
December 17, 2021
The U.S. Justice Department recently filed a lawsuit against Texas over curbing voting by mail.
Comic: Justice Dept. Sues Texas Over Voting Restrictions
November 5, 2021
Comic: Wanna Be My Friend?
Comic: Wanna Be My Friend?
November 3, 2021
Comic: Get Your Booster Shot
Comic: Get Your Booster Shot
October 26, 2021
The moon passes by the sun in northern Vermont, where a group of Upper Schoolers watched the solar eclipse at totality. Totality lasted two minutes in Vermont, while students saw a near-total eclipse at School.
Solar Eclipse: Eyes on the Sky
April 13, 2024
Kitchen Assistant Deborah OMalley ensures that the walk-in fridge is stocked with all of the necessary items. .
Series: Heroes in Aprons
April 9, 2024
Series: Diploma Diaries
Series: Diploma Diaries
March 5, 2024
Rekindle: Series Invites Alumni to Share Memories
Rekindle: Series Invites Alumni to Share Memories
February 26, 2024
Social media post made by Andre Mills 24 to celebrate his commitment to Texas A&M for basketball. Courtesy of Andre Mills 24.
Andre Mills ’24: The Odyssey of a Basketball Prodigy
January 31, 2024
Where Do Seniors See Themselves in 10 Years?
Where Do Seniors See Themselves in 10 Years?
April 23, 2024
Series: 14 Questions
Series: 14 Questions
April 23, 2024
Giulia Laurenza 25 works on her math homework for Math Teacher Nancy Bradley.
Photos of The Week
April 17, 2024
Gator Alumna Charts a Career Path in Journalism
Gator Alumna Charts a Career Path in Journalism
April 8, 2024
Spring Sports Flash
Spring Sports Flash
April 4, 2024
Where Do Seniors See Themselves in 10 Years?
Where Do Seniors See Themselves in 10 Years?
April 23, 2024
Gator Alumna Charts a Career Path in Journalism
Gator Alumna Charts a Career Path in Journalism
April 8, 2024
The team puts all hands in before taking the floor.
GNN LIVE: Winter Athletic Awards
March 27, 2024
GNN: Whats Your March Madnesss Pick?
GNN: What’s Your March Madness’s Pick?
March 27, 2024
Designed with Canva.
Predictions: The Big Game
February 11, 2024
Giulia Laurenza 25 works on her math homework for Math Teacher Nancy Bradley.
Photos of The Week
April 17, 2024
Maya Lownie 24 works in the Math Lab.
Photos of the Week 3/31
April 4, 2024
Michelle Levy 24 works in the Math Lab.
Photos of the Week 2/25
March 1, 2024
Teachers wait for their waffles on Teacher Appreciation Day.
Photos of the Week: Feb. 4
February 8, 2024
Kaylee Rivera 25 works in the Library.
Photos of the Week 1/21
January 26, 2024
Series: 14 Questions
Series: 14 Questions
April 23, 2024
Spring Sports Flash
Spring Sports Flash
April 4, 2024
New Head Coach Courtney Sims leads the Varsity Girls to their best record since 2012, going 11-4. Illustration designed with Canva.
V. Girls Crush It Under New Head Coach
February 28, 2024
Admissions Update
Admissions Update
February 14, 2024
Series: Senior Spotlight
Series: Senior Spotlight
January 22, 2024
Co-Captain Baden Howard 24 pitches against a strong Gann Academy team, with the Gators losing 17-0 at Tuesdays season-opener.
AD Optimistic for Turnaround After Spring Start
April 11, 2024
Christoph Kasper 25 tries to get the out at last years semi-finals against Gann, with the Gators coming up short, 13-3. Today at 4:15 p.m., the team will get the chance for revenge when they face off against the Red Heifers for the season-opener.
V. Baseball Embraces a New Era with Full Field Advantage
April 9, 2024
Takeaways From V. 1 Basketballs Historic Season
Takeaways From V. 1 Basketball’s Historic Season
April 1, 2024
Keeping Players Heads in the Game, Literally.
Keeping Players’ Heads in the Game, Literally.
March 25, 2024
Varsity Girls Earn Best Record Since 2013
Varsity Girls Earn Best Record Since 2013
March 8, 2024
Without You Matinee performance.
Review: Without You, Life Goes On
April 10, 2024
Student Capture 9 Scholastic Art Awards
Student Capture 9 Scholastic Art Awards
April 9, 2024
Big Fish Earns Ovations, Overcoming Illness and Cancellations
‘Big Fish’ Earns Ovations, Overcoming Illness and Cancellations
March 6, 2024
Huck Jennings 25, who plays Edward, belts out a note with Young Will, played by Tavio Mares-Van Praag 27.
BREAKING: ‘Big Fish’ Cast and Crew Offer Sneak Peak
February 26, 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.
New ‘Mean Girls’ Movie/Musical Misses the Mark
February 6, 2024
Billy Idol performs in 2021. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Song Review: The History Behind Billy Idol’s ‘Eyes Without a Face’
January 30, 2024
Album Review: Mt. Joys Mt. Joy
Album Review: Mt. Joy’s “Mt. Joy”
January 9, 2024
Toni Morrison, a Nobel Prize-winning author.
Mercy in Adversity: Toni Morrison’s Timeless Message of Compassion
December 1, 2023
Old key in a keyhole
Book Review: A Secret History
November 14, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
“A Little Life” by Hanya Yanagihara: A Profound Exploration of Human Existence and Friendship
September 28, 2023
Flooded warning sign on an impassable road San Martin, California.
Confront Climate Culture Complacency
April 11, 2024
Gabe Cohen 26 and Coach John Calipari share a moment at the Basketball Hall Of Fame in Springfield Massachusetts last August.
Kentucky Basketball Takes a Hit, But is it All Calipari’s Fault?
April 10, 2024
“The Plague” Front Cover (French Version)
“The Plague” by Albert Camus: The Anatomy of Hope and Resilience
March 5, 2024
Landmark 81, Vietnams tallest building, at night.
Exploring Vietnam Beyond Preconceptions
February 23, 2024
A Deeper Look into Kubricks Masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey
A Deeper Look into Kubrick’s Masterpiece ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’
February 8, 2024
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David Cutler, Adviser

Mr. Cutler is a 2002 graduate of Brimmer and May. He also teaches American History, Latin American History, Government, and Popular Culture in American History. Outside of teaching and writing, he enjoys superheroes, comic books, and spending time with friends and family.

All content by David Cutler
Caleb Meranus 26 his mom enjoy the eclipse.

Photo | BREAKING: Eclipsing Expectations

Gator Staff
April 8, 2024

Caleb Meranus '26 his mom enjoy the eclipse.

Andre Mills 23 looks for the open shot.

Photo | BREAKING: V. Boys 1 Make History Despite Championship Loss

Gator Staff
March 4, 2024

Andre Mills '23 looks for the open shot.

The team puts all hands in before taking the floor.

Photo | GNN LIVE: Winter Athletic Awards

March 27, 2024

The team puts all hands in before taking the floor.

Renowned columnist Chris Costas chats with journalism students.

Photo | Renowned Reporter Chats with Newsroom

November 29, 2023

Renowned columnist Chris Costas chats with journalism students.

Gator Adviser David Cutler takes a photogrpah as he passes he reporters at work.

Photo | Op-Ed: In the Spotlight at NHSJC

Mary Wang, Senior Journalist
November 17, 2023

Gator Adviser David Cutler takes a photogrpah as he passes he reporters at work.

Upper School Head Joshua Neudel and Class of 2022 homeroom teachers decided to shutdown the senior lounge Thursday, after students routinely leave behind a mess.

Photo | With Mess, Senior Lounge Loses Furniture

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist
April 22, 2022

Upper School Head Joshua Neudel and Class of 2022 homeroom teachers decided to shutdown the senior lounge Thursday, after students routinely leave behind a mess.

The new gear funded by Garth Smith and Susan Kirwan (P ’27).

Photo | Gator Recieves $5K Gift from Kirwan Smith Family

Gator Staff
March 4, 2022

The new gear funded by Garth Smith and Susan Kirwan (P ’27).

School Nurse Beth Escobar takes care of students and adults alike here. She hands a COVID-19 test to second grade teacher Angela Park.

Photo | Q&A: “All Things COVID” With School Nurse Beth Escobar

Marlie Kass, Outgoing Arts Editor
January 28, 2022

School Nurse Beth Escobar takes care of students and adults alike here. She hands a COVID-19 test to second grade teacher Angela Park.

Head of School Judith Guild supervises a science class.

Photo | With Omicron Surge, ‘All-Hands-On-Deck’ For Teacher Absences

Kate Hirschen, Outgoing Culture Editor
January 21, 2022

Head of School Judith Guild supervises a science class.

The Environmental Club is working to help ban plastic straws in Newton

Photo | Op-Ed: Environmental Club Works to Ban Plastic Straws in Newton

Evan Michaeli, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2022

The Environmental Club is working to help ban plastic straws in Newton

Texas banns more books, discouraging young people from reading (photo illustration).

Photo | Op-Ed: Texas Lawmakers, Let Kids Read Diverse Books

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
January 14, 2022

Texas banns more books, discouraging young people from reading (photo illustration).

Basketball players Raymond Baez 24, Jackson Ostrowski 22, Theo Johnson 22, and David Kaplansky 22, huddle with their coaches during timeout.

Photo | Mask Mandate, Gym Closures Impact Winter Sports

January 7, 2022

Basketball players Raymond Baez '24, Jackson Ostrowski '22, Theo Johnson '22, and David Kaplansky '22, huddle with their coaches during timeout.

Sylvia Tejada 22 gets creative with Anything-But-A-Backpack day.

Photo | Photos: Week of Oct. 4

Toni Golston, Photographer
October 13, 2021

Sylvia Tejada '22 gets creative with "Anything-But-A-Backpack" day.

Brian Barrera and Behare Goshime belay climbers up the 35-foot wall.

Photos: 11th Grade at Project Adventure

David Cutler, Adviser
May 21, 2021
The Class of 2022 spent last Friday on the high-ropes course at Project Adventure in Beverly, Massachusetts.
Wild Turkeys Visit Campus

Wild Turkeys Visit Campus

David Cutler, Adviser
April 12, 2021
History teacher David Cutler spots two turkeys, who explored campus early Monday.
Photo illustration purchased from Bigstock.com.

Op-Ed: Teaching and learning amid false claims of voter fraud

Karly Hamilton and David Cutler
January 7, 2021
Disagreement can be civil. I know because I often have views contrary to those of my classmates, and we can communicate and listen to each other with respect and open-mindedness.
David Cutler presents about the lack of private school journalism at the 2019 Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Photo courtesy of The Feather Online.

Op-Ed: The Dying State of Private School Media

David Cutler, Adviser
December 9, 2020
David Cutler seeks to help other private schools honor their mission statements by supporting student voice.
Signs direct traffic away from campus, which has been closed since March 13.

Photo | COVID-19 Disrupts 2019-2020 School Year

Edan Zinn, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2020

Prom will be held on the field to accommodate social distancing guidelines.

Jordan Minor 19 interned with Athletic Director Jeff Gates for his Senior Project, helping in a Lower School gym class.

Photo | Senior Project, Learning Beyond the Classroom

Nate Suraci, Writer
May 9, 2019

Jordan Minor '19 interned with Athletic Director Jeff Gates for his Senior Project, helping in a Lower School gym class.

Photos: Newsies Dress Rehearsal

Photos: ‘Newsies’ Dress Rehearsal

David Cutler, Adviser
March 6, 2019
Get a sneak peak at the cast and crew in action.
Dylan Rigol 18 celebrates his last home game, playing for the Gators. Photo by David Cutler.

Seniors Celebrate Last Home Game, Happening Now

David Cutler, Adviser
February 24, 2018
Eight senior boys are being honored tonight.
At her last home game, Amy Nwachukwu ’18 celebrates with her team during halftime. Photo by David Cutler 02.

Amy Nwachukwu Celebrates Senior Game

David Cutler, Adviser
February 23, 2018
Amy Nwachukwu '18 helped her team defeat Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall, 39-34.
Sneak Peek: The Addams Family

Sneak Peek: The Addams Family

David Cutler, Adviser
February 21, 2018
Get your tickets today!
Students Debate Use of A-bomb to End WWII

Students Debate Use of A-bomb to End WWII

David Cutler, Adviser
May 16, 2016
Earlier today, juniors debated whether America acted justly in using atomic weapons to end World War II.
Captain America: Civil War Schools DC Universe

Captain America: Civil War Schools DC Universe

David Cutler, Adviser
May 6, 2016
Marvel just completely schooled DC on how to make a superhero match-up movie.
Batman v. Superman: Yawn of Justice

Batman v. Superman: ‘Yawn’ of Justice

David Cutler, Adviser
March 29, 2016
This is one big, overcrowded mess about a disgruntled Batman going after an unchecked, omnipotent Superman.
Photo purchased from BigStock.com.

State of The Gator

David Cutler, Adviser
December 15, 2014
Few small independent schools boast an online news site—and certainly not one equal to The Gator.
How The Gator Will Enhance Student Voice

How The Gator Will Enhance Student Voice

David Cutler, Adviser
October 23, 2014
Brimmer and May students have worthwhile, valuable, and change-making ideas—and the world should hear them.
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