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Meet the next Editorial Board, a group of all-new student editors. Gator file photos.
Newsroom Announces 2023-2024 Editorial Board
February 3, 2023
History and Journalism Teacher David Cutler demonstrates how AI can write essays. Photo illustration by Edan Zinn.
Teachers Debate AI in Education 
January 30, 2023
Science Teacher Matt Gallon leads a workshop.
18th Annual Bissell Grogan Symposium Returns
January 23, 2023
Maya Lownie 24 and Haripriya Mallidi 23 perform a traditional Indian dance.
Circles 19: A Coffee House Returns in the Dining Commons
January 19, 2023
Photo courtesy of David Barron.
New Faculty Profile: Alex Ostergard
January 5, 2023
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
Gamble 23, Nielsen 23 to Join Division I Athletic Teams
Gamble ’23, Nielsen ’23 to Join Division I Athletic Teams
January 25, 2023
Maya Lownie 24 and Haripriya Mallidi 23 perform a traditional Indian dance.
Circles 19: A Coffee House Returns in the Dining Commons
January 19, 2023
Gator Wins Third Crown Award
Gator Wins Third Crown Award
January 10, 2023
Photo courtesy of David Barron.
New Faculty Profile: Alex Ostergard
January 5, 2023
Happy Holidays: Newsroom to Reopen in 2023
Happy Holidays: Newsroom to Reopen in 2023
December 15, 2022
A rotating globe shows the carbon monoxide output around the world. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Pollution: Undermining Our Planet’s Health
February 8, 2023
Students gather together at the Delegate Dance, a tradition at YMUN.
Op-Ed: What YMUN Taught Me About Speaking Up
February 1, 2023
Artificial intelligence tools have surged in popularity among students for their ability to complete schoolwork.
Op-Ed: Will Artificial Intelligence Change Schools Forever?
January 30, 2023
Chinese new year fireworks. Celebration of lunar new year in Asia. Sparkles and glowing Happy new year sign on night sky. Luck and prosperity greeting card.
Op-Ed: Though Hazardous, Fireworks Essential to Chinese Culture
January 25, 2023
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.
Op-Ed: The Pros and Cons of TikTok
January 23, 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
Editorial: School Deserves Praise for Community Uplift
Editorial: School Deserves Praise for Community Uplift
December 14, 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
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
Students gather together at the Delegate Dance, a tradition at YMUN.
Op-Ed: What YMUN Taught Me About Speaking Up
February 1, 2023
Stahley poses with the Gator during a pep rally. Photo courtesy of Grace Papas 23
Hidden Hero of the Game: Trainer Larry Stahley
January 18, 2023
Demonstrators protest in Melbourne for a safer climate. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Summer 2022 Showcases Climate Crisis On Full Display
September 23, 2022
Leni Hicks-Dutt 23 starts a new 12th-grade tradition at the School.
Leni Hicks-Dutt ’23 Leads Community Mural Painting
September 21, 2022
Jeff Gates teaches a physical education class in the late 1990s.
After Nearly Three Decades, Athletic Director Jeff Gates Retires
May 31, 2022
Education of Our Educators: Michael Langlois
Education of Our Educators: Michael Langlois
February 8, 2023
Education of Our Educators: Jared Smith
Education of Our Educators: Jared Smith
February 7, 2023
Education of Our Educators: Joshua Neudel
Education of Our Educators: Joshua Neudel
February 3, 2023
Education of Our Educators: Mallorie Nai
Education of Our Educators: Mallorie Nai
February 3, 2023
Abigail Jacobs 25 and Mae Gordon 25 work in the library.
Photos: Week of Jan. 30
February 2, 2023
Education of Our Educators: Michael Langlois
Education of Our Educators: Michael Langlois
February 8, 2023
Education of Our Educators: Jared Smith
Education of Our Educators: Jared Smith
February 7, 2023
Education of Our Educators: Joshua Neudel
Education of Our Educators: Joshua Neudel
February 3, 2023
Education of Our Educators: Mallorie Nai
Education of Our Educators: Mallorie Nai
February 3, 2023
The faculty pose at Commencement last year. Photo courtesy of David Barron.
GNN: The Education of Our Educators
February 1, 2023
Abigail Jacobs 25 and Mae Gordon 25 work in the library.
Photos: Week of Jan. 30
February 2, 2023
Ady Jaeckel 25 writes on a water mat during the Temple Fair.
Photos: Week of Jan. 23
January 28, 2023
The festival.
Photos: Community Celebrates Year of the Rabbit with Temple Fair
January 26, 2023
TaQuan Williams 23.
Photos: Varsity Boys Secure Two Wins at Home
January 24, 2023
Toni Golston 23 warms up.
Photos: Varsity Girls Defeat Cambridge School of Weston at Home
January 24, 2023
In the woods, first-place finisher and league MVP Brian Gamble 23 takes a commanding lead at the 2022 league championships.
Podcast: XC Star Brian Gamble ’23 on Running, School, Life
November 17, 2022
“The middle school gardening club and these awesome radishes we grew.” — Jared Smith
Podcast: (Almost) Anything Goes with Jared Smith
April 11, 2022
Photo courtesy of Greg Lewis.
Podcast: Former NBC Olympic Broadcaster, Greg Lewis
February 16, 2022
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
Bryce Ruglass Dortch 24 drives to the hoop.
Varsity Boys Basketball Team Shines on the Court
February 2, 2023
Gamble 23, Nielsen 23 to Join Division I Athletic Teams
Gamble ’23, Nielsen ’23 to Join Division I Athletic Teams
January 25, 2023
TaQuan Williams 23.
Photos: Varsity Boys Secure Two Wins at Home
January 24, 2023
Toni Golston 23 warms up.
Photos: Varsity Girls Defeat Cambridge School of Weston at Home
January 24, 2023
TaQuan Williams 23 shoots a successful three pointer.
Photos: Varsity Boys Defeat Beaver 66-51
January 11, 2023
Poster courtesy of Universal Pictures.
Review: ‘Puss in Boots, The Last Wish’ Defies Expectations
January 17, 2023
Album cover courtesy of Solid State Records.
Review: The Devil Wears Prada’s ‘Color Decay’ Packs an Emotional Punch
January 16, 2023
Marlie Kass 23 awaits the start of the play. Photo courtesy of Kass.
‘Preludes’ by Dave Malloy is Genius in the Key of C♯ Minor
January 12, 2023
Photo courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes.
Review: ‘The Menu’ Serves Up Horror with a Twist
January 11, 2023
A Some Like it Hot playbill. Photo courtesy of Marlie Kass.
Review: ‘Some Like it Hot’ Takes Time to Warm Up
January 11, 2023
Poster courtesy of Universal Pictures.
Review: ‘Puss in Boots, The Last Wish’ Defies Expectations
January 17, 2023
Album cover courtesy of Solid State Records.
Review: The Devil Wears Prada’s ‘Color Decay’ Packs an Emotional Punch
January 16, 2023
Marlie Kass 23 awaits the start of the play. Photo courtesy of Kass.
‘Preludes’ by Dave Malloy is Genius in the Key of C♯ Minor
January 12, 2023
Photo courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes.
Review: ‘The Menu’ Serves Up Horror with a Twist
January 11, 2023
A Some Like it Hot playbill. Photo courtesy of Marlie Kass.
Review: ‘Some Like it Hot’ Takes Time to Warm Up
January 11, 2023
Lombardi Trophy-The ultimate goal for every NFL team. Photo Courtesy of WikiMedia Commons.
Op-Ed: The Road to Super Bowl LVII
February 8, 2023
Photo courtesy of BigStock.com
Poll: ‘Hay Day’ or ‘Township’
February 7, 2023
The Breakup of Netease and Blizzard: Who Gets Hurt?
The Breakup of Netease and Blizzard: Who Gets Hurt?
February 3, 2023
ChatGPT: Unlocking the Secrets of Language
ChatGPT: Unlocking the Secrets of Language
January 26, 2023
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.
Op-Ed: The Pros and Cons of TikTok
January 23, 2023
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Evan Michaeli

Evan Michaeli, Incoming Executive Editor

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.

All content by Evan Michaeli
A rotating globe shows the carbon monoxide output around the world. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Pollution: Undermining Our Planet’s Health

February 8, 2023
Contamination is a lethal consequence to our actions—it's time for a change.
History and Journalism Teacher David Cutler demonstrates how AI can write essays. Photo illustration by Edan Zinn.

Teachers Debate AI in Education 

January 30, 2023
Now that ChatGPT has taken the world by storm, teachers here shared their thoughts on AI and its future in education.
Students gather together at the Delegate Dance, a tradition at YMUN.

Photo | Op-Ed: What YMUN Taught Me About Speaking Up

February 1, 2023

Students gather together at the Delegate Dance, a tradition at YMUN.

An ambulance arrives at a football game. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Op-Ed: Life Is Bigger Than Sports

January 4, 2023
Monday night’s crucial game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills came to an abrupt halt after Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field.
Just Stop Oil protestors threw soup onto a $110 million painting by Vincent Van Gough.

Op-Ed: We Need Climate Legislation, Not Distraction

November 28, 2022
Wreckage is not the way to show our frustrations. Legislation is the answer to climate change.
The Upper School band performs during the event.

Sun Shines for Harvest Fest

November 4, 2022
On a sunny day last Friday, the School congregated on the field to celebrate autumn.
Ted Turner and Evan Michaeli pose in Newport, RI. Photo courtesy of Michaeli

Op-Ed: A Letter to Ted Turner, CNN Founder

October 26, 2022
After meeting the founder of CNN, one of my greatest inspirations, I decided to pen an open letter of gratitude to him.
Fans display their rally squirrels in Saint Louis. Photo courtesy of WikimediaCommons.

Op-Ed: Top 5 Animal Encounters in Baseball

October 17, 2022
In honor of the goose that flew onto the field during a recent Dodgers game, I wanted to share my top five animal encounters in professional baseball.
Gator file photo.

Faculty Profile: Blake Fitch, Photography Teacher

September 27, 2022
The Gator sat down with the Upper School Photography Teacher Blake Fitch to learn more about her first year at the School.
Demonstrators protest in Melbourne for a safer climate. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Summer 2022 Showcases Climate Crisis On Full Display

September 23, 2022
We need climate action, now more than ever.
The climate crisis is a human crisis. Photo illustration purchased at BigStock.com.

Op-Ed: Environmental Actions Speak Louder Than Words

May 6, 2022
Politicians seem to push for a greener world, but their actions don’t say so.
Smith poses with the group at the finish line.

Photos: Midnight Marathon Bike Ride with Mr. Smith

April 19, 2022

Smith poses with the group at the finish line.

Al Hirschfeld Theater before a performance of Moulin Rouge! Photo by Evan Michaeli 24.

Review: ‘Moulin Rouge!’ Is a Spectacular Spectacle

April 28, 2022
The jukebox musical is packed with special effects, set changes, and fun music.
A wildfire ravages California last year.

Op-Ed: Act Now For Environmental Justice

March 8, 2022
2021 experienced a record number of natural disasters. Soon enough, we will reach the point of no return. There is no "Planet B."
Photo courtesy of Greg Lewis.

Podcast: Former NBC Olympic Broadcaster, Greg Lewis

February 16, 2022
Emmy-award-winner Greg Lewis shares his thoughts about the Beijing Olympics.
BRONX, NY - JUL 28: Former Boston Red Sox baseball player David Ortiz attends the game on July 28, 2012 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York.

Op-Ed: Big Papi, Red Sox Legend, Enshrined in Hall of Fame 

February 9, 2022
David Ortiz gained special recognition, elected as a Hall of Famer on his first time on the ballot.
Last May, the School attended a WorldBoston virtual discussion on Zoom.

Op-Ed: Examining the Ups and Downs of Zoom Events

January 25, 2022
Zoom gives and takes in equal measures, as students displayed with last week's virtual keynote for the Bissell Grogan Humanities Symposium.
The Environmental Club is working to help ban plastic straws in Newton

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

January 13, 2022
The club is partnering with Newton's Plastics Reduction Working Committee.
Evan Michaeli and his mom bike the Boston Marathon.

Op-Ed: Biking the Boston Marathon at Midnight

October 12, 2021

Evan Michaeli and his mom bike the Boston Marathon.

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: Antisemitism Never Went Away

May 5, 2021
After the vandalization of synagogues in New York, we are reminded once again that antisemitism 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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