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Middle Schoolers Spread Environmental Awareness
May 11, 2023
Location of where students board for this years prom, Rowes Wharf.
Q&A: Prom-goers to Seas the Night
May 9, 2023
Jared Smith teaches Owen Williams 23 during chemistry.
The Legacy of Science Teacher Jared Smith
May 3, 2023
Maddie Pogoda ’25 and Math Lab Tutor Stanley Szwartz discuss a problem.
Stanley Szwartz: The Man Behind the Math Lab
April 26, 2023
Police personnel stand outside the entrance to the New York Criminal Court during the arraignment of Former President Donald Trump. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Community Reacts to Trump’s Indictment
April 26, 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
Teachers and administrators recently announced the closure of the solarium, after repeated warnings to students to keep the space neat and clean during Upper School lunch.  
Closed: Solarium Left a Mess
May 15, 2023
A display of past yearbooks supplied by the School.
What Happened to Desktop Publishing?
May 11, 2023
The Summer Reading bracket outside the library.
Students to Choose Summer Reading
April 12, 2023
A model of the set for the US Musical. Photo by Evan Michaeli
Get Tickets for Upper School Musical
February 22, 2023
Gamble 23, Nielsen 23 to Join Division I Athletic Teams
Gamble ’23, Nielsen ’23 to Join Division I Athletic Teams
January 25, 2023
Summer in Newport attracts several boaters in the waters of Brenton Cove. Photo Courtesy of Evan Michaeli.
Op-Ed: Top Uncommon U.S. Summer Vacations
June 1, 2023
Former President Donald Trump meets with Governor DeSantis in the White House.
Op-Ed: Republican Hypocrisy at All-Time High
May 31, 2023
Isar II power plant at work. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Op-Ed: Germany, a Pioneer in the Nuclear-Free Era
May 9, 2023
Taking an exam. Photo purchased from BigStock.com.
Op-Ed: As Finals Rapidly Approach, Self-Care is Key
May 3, 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Op-Ed: Florida’s Bills are Unacceptable
April 21, 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
IMOCA Boats lined up at the dock in Newport, Rhode Island during the stopover for The Ocean Race. Photo Courtesy of Evan Michaeli.
The Ocean Race: Sailing Toward a Greener Future
May 30, 2023
People ride in the underground in Boston, commonly refereed to as the T. The metro Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) operates heavy-rail, light-rail and bus transit services in the Boston metropolitan area.
Tackling Public Transit in Massachusetts
May 25, 2023
History teacher Ted Barker-Hook engaging with his students. Photo by David Barron.
World History II Explores the Purpose of Education
May 24, 2023
Fans unfurl a Boston Strong banner during the 2013 Red Sox World Series Parade. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Ten Years Later, We Remain Boston Strong
April 19, 2023
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
Photos: Week of May 25
May 31, 2023
Class of 1973 Embarks on Nostalgic Campus Tour
Class of 1973 Embarks on Nostalgic Campus Tour
May 24, 2023
Education of Our Educators: Peter Slaski
Education of Our Educators: Peter Slaski
May 23, 2023
Madeleine Pogoda, 25, works on her Journalism article.
Photos: Week of May 4
May 18, 2023
Artificial Intelligence: Beyond the Buzzword
Artificial Intelligence: Beyond the Buzzword
May 16, 2023
Class of 1973 Embarks on Nostalgic Campus Tour
Class of 1973 Embarks on Nostalgic Campus Tour
May 24, 2023
Education of Our Educators: Peter Slaski
Education of Our Educators: Peter Slaski
May 23, 2023
Artificial Intelligence: Beyond the Buzzword
Artificial Intelligence: Beyond the Buzzword
May 16, 2023
GNN: Devorah Heitner, Students and Screens
GNN: Devorah Heitner, Students and Screens
May 5, 2023
GNN: Spring Sports Update
GNN: Spring Sports Update
May 1, 2023
Photos: Week of May 25
May 31, 2023
Madeleine Pogoda, 25, works on her Journalism article.
Photos: Week of May 4
May 18, 2023
Sophia Bruno 23 discusses her schedule with Mr. Szwartz.
Photos: Week of Apr. 3
April 19, 2023
Audrey Pontiff 24 working on her Science homework.
Photos: Week of Mar. 27
April 4, 2023
Photos: Backstage Memories at Something Rotten
Photos: Backstage Memories at ‘Something Rotten’
March 11, 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
Athletic Director Brett Kelly leads the fall commitment ceremony for students.
Q&A: Brett Kelly Reflects on First Year as Athletic Director
May 23, 2023
GNN: Spring Sports Update
GNN: Spring Sports Update
May 1, 2023
Race for the 2023 Stanley Cup
Race for the 2023 Stanley Cup
April 25, 2023
V. Boys Lax Gears Up for Season Opener
V. Boys Lax Gears Up for Season Opener
April 21, 2023
Ultimate Frisbee Reinstated as Physical Education Activity
Ultimate Frisbee Reinstated as Physical Education Activity
April 13, 2023
Aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Netflix Docuseries Captures Boston Marathon Manhunt
May 23, 2023
Evil Dead Rise: is Horror on the Brink of Artistic Standstill?
Evil Dead Rise: is Horror on the Brink of Artistic Standstill?
May 18, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
The New Winnie-the-Pooh Horror Movie is Horrendous
May 2, 2023
A poster for thee Super Mario Bros. Movie. Photo provided by Wikimedia Commons.
Super Mario Movie Smashes Expectations
April 19, 2023
Infographic: The Powerful Psychology of Arts Education
Infographic: The Powerful Psychology of Arts Education
April 13, 2023
Aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Netflix Docuseries Captures Boston Marathon Manhunt
May 23, 2023
A poster for thee Super Mario Bros. Movie. Photo provided by Wikimedia Commons.
Super Mario Movie Smashes Expectations
April 19, 2023
Album cover courtesy of Apple Records.
Album Review: The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’
February 23, 2023
Album cover courtesy of Columbia Records.
Album Review: Billy Joel’s ‘The Stranger’
February 23, 2023
Rihanna performs live in Paris in 2011.
Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up” Honors Chadwick Boseman’s Life
February 16, 2023
Karl Lagerfields designs on display by the windows of a Berlin shop. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Op-Ed: Outfits Are the Cat’s Meow at the Met Gala
May 31, 2023
Photos Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Poll: Which Cat Outfit at the Met Gala was Better?
May 3, 2023
Screen with ChatGPT chat with AI or artificial intelligence. Man search for information using artificial intelligence chatbot.
No, AI Shouldn’t be Banned in School
April 21, 2023
Baden Howard 24 enjoys some free time in the Innovation Space.
Q&A: Incoming Senate President Baden Howard
April 13, 2023
National World Parkinsons Day Raises Awareness
National World Parkinson’s Day Raises Awareness
April 11, 2023
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Spring 2021 – Winter 2023 Gator Editorial Board

Edan Zinn '23, Natalie Kozhemiakin '23, Grace Papas '23, Brian Gamble '23 (starting Fall 2022), and Sophia Spring '22 (until Spring 2022) made up The Gator’s Spring 2021 – Winter 2023 Editorial Board.

All content by Spring 2021 – Winter 2023 Gator Editorial Board
Students traveled to eight locations for Winterim, and six students submitted videos in the contest. Photos courtesy of the contest entrants listed below.

Winterim Video Contest: Eight Trips, Six Videos

Spring 2021 – Winter 2023 Gator Editorial Board
April 5, 2023
Watch six videos from the eight trips students took earlier this month for the biennial Winterim global travel program.
Lower School students created a pride flag collage for Pride Month this year.

Editorial: In Support of Northwest High School’s Newspaper

Gator Editorial Board
September 23, 2022
Last June, a Nebraska high school shut down its student newspaper because it published LGBTQ+ content. This is unacceptable.
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

Gator Editorial Board
March 12, 2022
Two years ago today, students here took their last steps on campus during a “normal” school year. Our world, shaken by COVID-19, has changed us. Now, we can change the world.
Editorial: School Deserves Praise for Community Uplift

Editorial: School Deserves Praise for Community Uplift

Gator Editorial Board
December 14, 2021
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the School has worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of all students.
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

Gator Editorial Board
April 20, 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.
Gator Announces Next Years Leadership

Gator Announces Next Year’s Leadership

Gator Editorial Board
March 31, 2021
The publication will be lead by the youngest and most award-winning student journalists in the newsroom's history.
Teacher hosting online class using video conference. Purchased from BigStock.com.

Editorial: Teachers Deserve Praise For Remote Learning

Gator Editorial Board
April 27, 2020
Students are not the only ones adjusting to the new learning system.
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Share Your COVID-19 Stories with The Gator

Gator Editorial Board
April 24, 2020
We want to hear from you.
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Editors’ Picks: Books, Movies, and More

Gator Editorial Board
March 17, 2020
See how the editors enjoy spending their time.
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Editorial: School Takes Safety Measures

Gator Editorial Board
March 13, 2020
Make sure to thank the administration for keeping our school safe and healthy.
Digital illustration by David Cutler.

Editorial: The Consequences of Selective Dress-Coding

Gator Editorial Board
February 5, 2020
The dress code must be enforced for everyone, or not at all.
Illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Editorial: Conservative Views Should Be Welcome

Gator Editorial Board
January 23, 2020
In 2016, Donald Trump won about a third of votes in the state.
Cora Williams ’20 as Cardinal Richlieu reprimands Zakkai Mares-van Praag ’22 as King Anne.

Editorial: Three Cheers for ‘The Three Musketeers’

Gator Editorial Board
December 12, 2019
The production featured powerful female leads.
College counselors Lisa Summergrad and Anya Huston work with seniors. Photo by Nicole DeCesare.

Editorial: College Counselors Deserve Praise

Gator Editorial Board
November 7, 2019
Lisa Summergrad and Anya Huston are an awesome team.
Editorial: Judicial Board Protects Student Voice

Editorial: Judicial Board Protects Student Voice

Gator Editorial Board
October 22, 2019
The Gator applauds all of the candidates, who courageously spoke in front of the entire Upper School.
The team before the opening draw. Photo by David Barron.

Editorial: Tackling Team Roster Shortages

Gator Editorial Board
May 29, 2019
The School risks losing successful teams.
Editorial: School Deserves Praise for Game-Changing Agreement

Editorial: School Deserves Praise for Game-Changing Agreement

Gator Editorial Board
September 27, 2018
This is a huge deal, and students should thank all involved.
Stone Mcaren (Loud)

Editorial: Bravo, Creative Arts Students, Teachers

Gator Editorial Board
April 27, 2018
You help make our community great.
Editorial: Humanities Symposium Merits Praise

Editorial: Humanities Symposium Merits Praise

Gator Editorial Board
January 24, 2018
To everyone involved with planning the event, thank you for going above and beyond. 
The new entrance to the Hastings Center. Photo by Caroline Ellervik 18.

Editorial: Reflecting on the Fall

Gator Editorial Board
November 20, 2017
The Gator Editorial Board shares its thoughts on the year thus far.
Concept trash paper ball throw ideas can

Editorial: Students, Clean Up After Yourselves

Gator Editorial Board
October 31, 2017
Please, don't place the administration in a difficult and unpopular position.
Editorial: Flexibility, Understanding Needed as Clubs Bear Brunt of Growing Pains

Editorial: Flexibility, Understanding Needed as Clubs Bear Brunt of Growing Pains

Gator Editorial Board
October 20, 2017
With so much change this year, not everything will run perfectly all of the time.
Editorial: Tech Department Merits Praise

Editorial: Tech Department Merits Praise

Gator Editorial Board
September 27, 2017
While students enjoyed rest this summer, teachers worked hard to update systems.
Students receive a special welcome to the opening of the Hastings Center. Photo by Caroline Ellervik 18.

Editorial: Saying Thanks for The Hastings Center

Gator Editorial Board
September 19, 2017
When you come across a trustee, donor or administrator, please remember to say thank you.
Editorial: New Schedule Deserves Praise

Editorial: New Schedule Deserves Praise

Gator Editorial Board
May 18, 2017
When it comes to the new schedule, students owe the administration their gratitude.
US Constitution Declaration of Independence Bill of Rights with a Quill pen and shallow depth of field

Editorial: Senate Deserves Applause for Constitution

Gator Editorial Board
May 5, 2017
Smith, Neudel and Senate deserve our applause.
Editorial: Dont Shorten Camp

Editorial: Don’t Shorten Camp

Gator Editorial Board
May 5, 2017
Tiredness is a small price to pay for what two nights at camp delivers.
Editorial: Admin. Should Rethink New Call Home Policy

Editorial: Admin. Should Rethink New Call Home Policy

Gator Editorial Board
April 21, 2017
We fear that the policy will do more harm than good.
Illustration by Samantha Vingers 17.

Editorial: Time for a More Flexible Schedule

Gator Editorial Board
December 15, 2016
With classroom interruption, it's time to rethink the school day.
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