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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
Photo illustration purchased at BigStock.com
Op-Ed: COVID-19’s Impact on Teenagers is Deeper Than You Think
March 12, 2022
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
Leni Hicks-Dutt 23 starts a new 12th-grade tradition at the School.
Leni Hicks-Dutt ’23 Leads Community Mural Painting
September 21, 2022
Brian Gamble 23, a Gator-Aide mentor, poses for the camera. Photo courtesy of Nicole DeCesare.
Gator-Aide Mentorship Program Enters Year Two
September 20, 2022
10th-grade students enjoy the outdoors.
Upper School Camp Returns
September 12, 2022
Members of the Class of 2023 pose at Camp in 2019. This year will mark the classs first time back at Camp since COVID-19 hit.
Upper School Camp to Kick Off 2022-2023 Year
September 7, 2022
Photos courtesy of Brimmer and May School.
Kassim ’24, Williams ’23, Altschul ’25 Elected to Senate E-Board
May 23, 2022
Gator Wins NESPA Awards
Gator Wins NESPA Awards
May 12, 2022
Ugo Adiele 23, Enyi Adiele 24, Dieter Gartner 22, and Ray Park 22 play a song.
Band, Choirs Perform Spring Concert
May 2, 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.
With Mess, Senior Lounge Loses Furniture
April 22, 2022
Adiele 23 Wins Limbo at Carnival
Adiele ’23 Wins Limbo at Carnival
April 12, 2022
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
Demonstrators protest in Melbourne for a safer climate. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Summer 2022 Showcases Climate Crisis On Full Display
September 23, 2022
Protesters placed anti-war signs along a street in Latvia. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Op-Ed: Russia Will Never Admit Defeat
September 22, 2022
Digital illustration by Madeleine Pogoda 25.
Op-Ed: The ‘Nevermind’ Baby’s Lawsuit is Childish
September 21, 2022
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Op-Ed: Justice Jackson’s Confirmation is Remarkable
June 10, 2022
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
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
Collage by Martin Maynard 22.
Alumni Basketball Players Bring in the Heat
May 17, 2022
The climate crisis is a human crisis. Photo illustration purchased at BigStock.com.
Op-Ed: Environmental Actions Speak Louder Than Words
May 6, 2022
10th-grade students enjoy the outdoors.
Upper School Camp Returns
September 12, 2022
Students created ribbon pins during break.
Photos: Tejada ’23 Starts Gun Violence Awareness Initiative
June 7, 2022
Spectators applaud the Bands performance.
Photos: Band Performs at The Street
May 6, 2022
Behare Goshime 22 jumps into double dutch.
Photos: Week of Apr 25
April 29, 2022
The cohort celebrates their years work in CAP.
Photos: CAParet 2022, ‘Serendipity’
April 28, 2022
GNN: From the Height of COVID-19 to Now
GNN: From the Height of COVID-19 to Now
April 7, 2022
Never Too Late to Learn: Mr. J Takes French
Never Too Late to Learn: Mr. J Takes French
March 8, 2022
GNN LIVE: Bissell Grogan Symposium
GNN LIVE: Bissell Grogan Symposium
March 2, 2022
GNN: Black History Month, Sports, Fundraisers
GNN: Black History Month, Sports, Fundraisers
February 23, 2022
GNN: Semi-Formal, Humanities Symposium
GNN: Semi-Formal, Humanities Symposium
February 1, 2022
10th-grade students enjoy the outdoors.
Upper School Camp Returns
September 12, 2022
Students created ribbon pins during break.
Photos: Tejada ’23 Starts Gun Violence Awareness Initiative
June 7, 2022
Spectators applaud the Bands performance.
Photos: Band Performs at The Street
May 6, 2022
Behare Goshime 22 jumps into double dutch.
Photos: Week of Apr 25
April 29, 2022
The cohort celebrates their years work in CAP.
Photos: CAParet 2022, ‘Serendipity’
April 28, 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
Podcast: Gov. Baker Talks Fostering Civil Discourse
Podcast: Gov. Baker Talks Fostering Civil Discourse
December 13, 2020
Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Op-Ed: The Extraordinary Road to the NBA Finals
May 31, 2022
The team huddles before the game.
Varsity Baseball Falls to CSW in Championship Playoffs
May 23, 2022
Collage by Martin Maynard 22.
Alumni Basketball Players Bring in the Heat
May 17, 2022
Logo courtesy of the NHL.
Predictions: Lead-Up to the Stanley Cup
May 14, 2022
Photo illustration purchased at BigStock.com
Predictions: Who Will Win the NBA Finals?
April 29, 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
Digital illustration by Madeleine Pogoda 25.
Op-Ed: The ‘Nevermind’ Baby’s Lawsuit is Childish
September 21, 2022
Photo courtesy of Century Media Records.
Music Review: Electric Callboy’s ‘TEKKNO’
September 21, 2022
Poster courtesy of Marvel Studios.
Movie Review: ‘Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’
May 31, 2022
Photo taken by Marlie Kass 23
Review: ‘Suffs’ Impresses at Public Theater
May 26, 2022
Photo courtesy of Century Media Records.
Music Review: Electric Callboy’s ‘TEKKNO’
September 21, 2022
Poster courtesy of Marvel Studios.
Movie Review: ‘Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’
May 31, 2022
Photo taken by Marlie Kass 23
Review: ‘Suffs’ Impresses at Public Theater
May 26, 2022
Promotional photo courtesy of Marvel Studios.
TV Review: Is ‘Moon Knight’ Marvel-Appropriate?
May 23, 2022
Screenshot courtesy of Netflix.
Song Analysis: ‘That Funny Feeling’ by Bo Burnham
May 23, 2022
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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
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

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

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

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

March 31, 2021
The publication will be lead by the youngest and most award-winning student journalists in the newsroom's history.
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
As we reflect on this year's challenges, there are also things to be grateful for—namely, the School's efforts to bring students back to campus.
Photo purchased from BigStock.com.

Editorial Board Apologizes for Lapse in Judgement

February 24, 2021
The editorial board committed a lapse in judgement regarding the lead photograph of "Students, Teachers Debate Camera Requirements on Zoom."
Illustration by Edan Zinn 23.

Editorial: Admin. Deserves Thanks for COVID-19 Testing

December 1, 2020
Organizing testing for over 500 people is no easy feat, and the administration deserves tremendous thanks for their diligence.
Illustration by Edan Zinn 23.

Editorial: Civility Takes Precedence

November 4, 2020
As we await the results of this year's presidential election, respect and civility are of the utmost importance.
Illustration by Edan Zinn 23.

Editorial: Community Members Mask Up for School

September 17, 2020
With school back in session, many community members have done an excellent job of following safety protocols.
Head of School Judith Guilds letter to the community. Graphic by Edan Zinn 23.

Editorial: Community Responds to Acts of Injustice

June 4, 2020
“It is Brimmer’s collective commitment that racism, bigotry, and hate have no place in our community or in our society and that we deliver an education that will help create a society free of hate,” Guild wrote.
Teacher hosting online class using video conference. Purchased from BigStock.com.

Editorial: Teachers Deserve Praise For Remote Learning

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

April 24, 2020
We want to hear from you.
Photo purchased from BigStock.com.

Editors’ Picks: Books, Movies, and More

March 17, 2020
As many people are spending more time inside than usual, the Editors wanted to share some of their favorite ways to pass the time.
Illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Editorial: School Takes Safety Measures

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

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

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’

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

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

Editorial: Judicial Board Protects Student Voice

October 22, 2019
The theme of the 2019-2020 academic year is “Responsible Leadership and Student Voice,” and the Judicial Board perfectly compliments this mission.
The team before the opening draw. Photo by David Barron.

Editorial: Tackling Team Roster Shortages

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

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

Editorial: Bravo, Creative Arts Students, Teachers

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

Editorial: Humanities Symposium Merits Praise

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Editorial: Don’t Shorten Camp

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

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

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