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During remote learning, students based in China Zoomed in on a 12-hour time difference. Photo illustration by Edan Zinn 23.
International Students Adjust To Life On Campus After Remote Learning
September 21, 2021
Madeline Hsiao 23, Hebe Qiang 23, and Libby Barker-Hook 23 sit outside on the first day of school.
Campus Reopens With Modified COVID-19 Protocols
September 8, 2021
Residents of the Purba Bardhaman District in West Bengal, India after the first COVID-19 positive case was detected in their area.
Teens Grieve For India Amid COVID-19 Crisis
June 11, 2021
Head of School Judith Guild greets a student on the first day of school last September.
Administration Plans Around COVID-19 for 2021-2022 School Year
June 4, 2021
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine available to people ages 12-17.
Op-Ed: Vaccinate Children to Help End COVID-19
June 4, 2021
Kaylee Little 23 challenges a Bradford Christian Academy player in the 2019 Varsity Girls Homecoming game.
Athletes Look Forward to Homecoming Games
October 15, 2021
Sous Chef Taran Gavrin serves an Upper School student at lunch.
Students, Faculty Appreciate Cafeteria Reopening
October 7, 2021
Photo courtesy of Evan Holman, posing in his regalia from the University of Maine.
Staff Profile: Cross Country Coach Evan Holman
October 6, 2021
Neuropsychology Students Dissect Sheep Brain
Neuropsychology Students Dissect Sheep Brain
October 1, 2021
Head Librarian Elyse Seltzer. Photo courtesy of Brimmer and May School.
Faculty Profile: Librarian Elyse Seltzer
October 1, 2021
CAP students at American Repertory Theater. Photo courtesy of Bill Jacob.
CAP Field Trips Return With “Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic”
October 8, 2021
Neuropsychology Students Dissect Sheep Brain
Neuropsychology Students Dissect Sheep Brain
October 1, 2021
Head Librarian Elyse Seltzer. Photo courtesy of Brimmer and May School.
Faculty Profile: Librarian Elyse Seltzer
October 1, 2021
Andrea Underhill-Curtain is the new MS English and Drama teacher.
Faculty Profile: English, Drama Teacher Andrea Underhill-Curtin
September 30, 2021
The group of eight students pose on the gator bench they constructed.
Q&A: Students Collaborate with Artists for Humanity
June 4, 2021
While October 15 marks the end of Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, the national celebration of culture extends far beyond 30 days.
Life and Zeal: Reflections on National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month
October 15, 2021
Nielsen dunks at a Mass Rivals game. Illustration by Jackson Ostrowski 23.
Quinn Nielsen ’23: Shooting Hoops at 6’10”
September 29, 2021
Residents of the Purba Bardhaman District in West Bengal, India after the first COVID-19 positive case was detected in their area.
Teens Grieve For India Amid COVID-19 Crisis
June 11, 2021
Kieran Cross 23 (front) and Jack Nathanson 23 play the guitar during a rehearsal. You can tell that everyone put in the effort this year to be able to play during COVID times, and I am grateful for having it at all this year, Cross said.
Photo Essay: Band Improvises During COVID-19
May 27, 2021
Christa Katsenes (from left) sits alongside her mother and older siblings.
To Foster Perseverance, Look To The Past
May 12, 2021
GNN: Class of 2021 Commencement
GNN: Class of 2021 Commencement
June 4, 2021
Lower School students enjoy the mini golf course, built by CAP students.
CAP Students Build Mini Golf Course
June 2, 2021
Kieran Cross 23 (front) and Jack Nathanson 23 play the guitar during a rehearsal. You can tell that everyone put in the effort this year to be able to play during COVID times, and I am grateful for having it at all this year, Cross said.
Photo Essay: Band Improvises During COVID-19
May 27, 2021
Brian Barrera and Behare Goshime belay climbers up the 35-foot wall.
Photos: 11th Grade at Project Adventure
May 21, 2021
Students prepare to go on the zip-line.
11th Grade Fosters Leadership at Project Adventure
May 18, 2021
GNN: Spirit Week, Sports Talk and Homecoming
GNN: Spirit Week, Sports Talk and Homecoming
October 12, 2021
GNN: First Fall Outdoor Ed
GNN: First Fall Outdoor Ed
September 28, 2021
GNN: Welcome Back to School
GNN: Welcome Back to School
September 21, 2021
Head of School Judith Guild officially opens School, Monday, Sept. 13.
GNN Live: Opening Convocation
September 13, 2021
GNN: Class of 2021 Commencement
GNN: Class of 2021 Commencement
June 4, 2021
History teacher Ted Barker-Hook showing his school spirit.
Photos: Week of Oct. 4
October 13, 2021
Photos: Week of Sept. 27
Photos: Week of Sept. 27
October 5, 2021
Digital cinema teacher Eric Neudel introduces students to FinalCut Pro.
Photos: Week of Sept. 19
September 24, 2021
Gator Nation News Manager Sofia Spring 22 films the first episode of the year, with anchor Haleigh Jacobs 23.
Photos: Week of Sept. 13
September 20, 2021
Kieran Cross 23 (front) and Jack Nathanson 23 play the guitar during a rehearsal. You can tell that everyone put in the effort this year to be able to play during COVID times, and I am grateful for having it at all this year, Cross said.
Photo Essay: Band Improvises During COVID-19
May 27, 2021
Digital illustration by Edan Zinn 23.
Podcast: Mahlet Woldemariam ’95 on Vaccine Development
April 7, 2021
Digital illustration by Edan Zinn 23.
Podcast: Fighting the Pandemic with Dr. Kathy Taylor
March 31, 2021
Podcast: Gov. Baker Talks Fostering Civil Discourse
Podcast: Gov. Baker Talks Fostering Civil Discourse
December 13, 2020
A portrait of Eric Foner, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.
Podcast: Foner Criticizes Standardized Tests
May 4, 2020
Podcast: Acclaimed Archivist, Historian Zooms with Students
Podcast: Acclaimed Archivist, Historian Zooms with Students
April 22, 2020
Kaylee Little 23 challenges a Bradford Christian Academy player in the 2019 Varsity Girls Homecoming game.
Athletes Look Forward to Homecoming Games
October 15, 2021
Boston - August 8: New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox fans in the stands on August 8 2011 at Fenway Park in Boston. Photo purchased from BigStock.com.
Red Sox Return as Postseason Begins
October 7, 2021
Nielsen dunks at a Mass Rivals game. Illustration by Jackson Ostrowski 23.
Quinn Nielsen ’23: Shooting Hoops at 6’10”
September 29, 2021
Elijah Kinney 23 knocks the frisbee away from Jackson Ostrowski 22 during Ultimate Frisbee Day of Cross Country.
‘Almost Back To Normal’: Varsity Teams Get to Work
September 17, 2021
All winners, even Simone Biles, can take breaks. Cartoon by Jennifer Ngo 22.
Op-Ed: Why Simone Biles’s Decision Is Important For Mental Health
September 17, 2021
Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Review: ‘Hadestown’ Dazzles Broadway in Stunning Return
October 15, 2021
Music Review: Kanye Wests Donda
Music Review: Kanye West’s ‘Donda’
October 8, 2021
CAP students at American Repertory Theater. Photo courtesy of Bill Jacob.
CAP Field Trips Return With “Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic”
October 8, 2021
Elizabeth Fitzgerald 22, Zakkai Mares-Van Praag 22, Kyle Terino 24, and Jerry Dong 23 attend a play rehearsal.
Upper School Fall Play Returns In Person
October 5, 2021
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com
Movie Review: Bo Burnham’s “Inside”
September 30, 2021
Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Review: ‘Hadestown’ Dazzles Broadway in Stunning Return
October 15, 2021
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com
Movie Review: Bo Burnham’s “Inside”
September 30, 2021
Music Review: Gojiras Fortitude
Music Review: Gojira’s ‘Fortitude’
May 27, 2021
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com
‘Invincible’ Superhero Series Exceeds Expectations
May 19, 2021
Music Review: Brave Little Abacuss Just Got Back from the Discomfort
Music Review: Brave Little Abacus’s ‘Just Got Back from the Discomfort’
May 19, 2021
Op-Ed: Earth is Melting
Op-Ed: Earth is Melting
October 18, 2021
For most people with regular ovulation cycles, six weeks is only one or two missed periods, and oftentimes, they don’t even realize that they’re pregnant.
Op-Ed: Why Texas’s ‘Heartbeat Bill’ is Dangerous
October 15, 2021
For anyone born within the last 2 decades, we were not there for 9/11, and we do not share in that same national and personal trauma.
Op-Ed: Why Are Young People Desensitized to 9/11?
October 11, 2021
The question What went wrong in Afghanistan? on a banner in mens hand with blurred Afghan flag on the background. Purchased from BigStock.
Op-Ed: The U.S. Has Failed Afghanistan
October 7, 2021
Kanye West performs for fans in 2009. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Op-Ed: Stop Idolizing Kanye West
October 5, 2021
The Editorial Board strongly encourages all members of the School community who are eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as they can.
Editorial: Students, Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine
April 20, 2021
Gator Announces Next Years Leadership
Gator Announces Next Year’s Leadership
March 31, 2021
The Editorial Board strongly encourages all members of the School community who are eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as they can.
Editorial: COVID-19, One Year Later
March 12, 2021
Photo purchased from BigStock.com.
Editorial Board Apologizes for Lapse in Judgement
February 24, 2021
Illustration by Edan Zinn 23.
Editorial: Admin. Deserves Thanks for COVID-19 Testing
December 1, 2020
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Evan Michaeli

Evan Michaeli, Journalist

Evan is passionate about saving the environment and learning geography. When he is not writing articles for The Gator, he enjoys watching and playing sports, especially baseball.

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Op-Ed: Earth is Melting

Op-Ed: Earth is Melting

October 18, 2021
This summer I spent five days in Glacier National Park, which opened my mind to the reality of glacial change.
Boston - August 8: New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox fans in the stands on August 8 2011 at Fenway Park in Boston. Photo purchased from BigStock.com.

Red Sox Return as Postseason Begins

October 7, 2021
The Red Sox return in a surprising comeback to an exciting and promising postseason.
All winners, even Simone Biles, can take breaks. Cartoon by Jennifer Ngo 22.

Op-Ed: Why Simone Biles’s Decision Is Important For Mental Health

September 17, 2021
The world-famous athlete pulled herself from the 2021 Olympic Games, citing her mental health.
A memorial for George Floyd in Minneapolis. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Op-Ed: George Floyd, One Year Later

May 26, 2021
After a year since his tragic death, Floyd’s name will be remembered along with the many other victims of police brutality.
A person holds the Jewish Star of David, a symbol of the faith.

Op-Ed: Anti-Semitism Never Went Away

May 5, 2021
After the vandalization of synagogues in New York, we are reminded once again that anti-Semitism is still rampant.
Environmental Panel Discusses Ocean Health

Environmental Panel Discusses Ocean Health

April 27, 2021
Last Wednesday, a panel of speakers discussed ocean health via Zoom. If you missed the meeting, catch the full recording here.
Poster by Marlie Kass 23.

Environmental Club to Host Earth Day Events

April 21, 2021
This week, The Environmental Club will host two events to address ocean health.
For the past 51 years, April 22 has marked the date we have dedicated our efforts to preserve our home planet, Earth. Photo courtesy of BigStock.com

Op-Ed: Gaylord Nelson’s Great Dream, 51 Years Later

April 20, 2021
Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day 51 years ago, yet we still deal with the same problems he sought out to solve.
Photo illustration by Edan Zinn 23.

Q&A: Nurse Escobar on COVID-19 Testing

April 1, 2021
The Gator spoke to School Nurse Beth Escobar to take a closer look at COVID-19 testing.
The Boston skyline has seen many changes over previous decade. Creative Commons from Wikipedia, Sharealike License.

Op-Ed: The Growth of the Boston Metro Area

March 10, 2021
New jobs, homes, and travel opportunities have sprung up, causing a mostly positive impact on residents. 
Dustin Pedroia. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Op-Ed: Dustin Pedroia Retires

February 23, 2021
After 14 years on the Red Sox, Pedroia recently announced his retirement.
Kamala Harris oath of office. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Op-Ed: A Historic Inauguration Ushers in Hope

February 3, 2021
Amid the raging twin pandemics, this inauguration is a beacon of light at the end of the tunnel.
Photo purchased from Bigstock.com.

Op-Ed: What Georgia’s Runoffs Mean for Change

January 19, 2021
This election made clear that if you care about something, standing up for it can make a difference
Basketball going through the basket at a sports arena (intentional spotlight)

How COVID-19 Hurt Professional Sports

December 14, 2020
While I love watching sports, nobody's life should be at stake.
2008 US Electoral College Polling Map. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

How does the Electoral College Work?

November 12, 2020
Your questions about the United States Electoral College, answered.
Photo illustration from Bigstock.com.

Op-Ed: How I Analyze Polls

November 3, 2020
Polls play an important role in demonstrating voting trends.
Boston - August 8: New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox fans in the stands on August 8 2011 at Fenway Park in Boston. Photo purchased from BigStock.com.

Op-Ed: Free Agency is Key for the Red Sox

October 28, 2020
If the Red Sox want to be a contender next season, Chaim Bloom must make a free agent splash this winter.
Environment change and ecology global warming drought or refreshing tree. Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Op-Ed: The Past, Present, and Future of My Environmental Impact

October 16, 2020
I hope to continue educating community members here.
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Op-Ed: Wildfires Wreck the West

September 30, 2020
The environment has suffered immensely due to the fires.
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