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Head of School Judith Guild supervises a science class.
With Omicron Surge, ‘All-Hands-On-Deck’ For Teacher Absences
January 21, 2022
Upper School students are required to take rapid tests twice each week. Photo illustration by Edan Zinn
Quarantined Students Face Make-Up Work
January 20, 2022
COVID Response Team Chair Addresses Omicron Variant
COVID Response Team Chair Addresses Omicron Variant
January 14, 2022
How can we travel safely during the COVID-19 pandemic? Photo illustration courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Op-Ed: Anti-Maskers Make Traveling During COVID-19 Stressful
January 14, 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
Upper School tour guides pose at Open House. Photo courtesy of Brimmer and May School.
Meet The School’s Student Tour Guides
January 24, 2022
17th Annual Humanities Symposium Kicks Off
17th Annual Humanities Symposium Kicks Off
January 21, 2022
Upper School students are required to take rapid tests twice each week. Photo illustration by Edan Zinn
Quarantined Students Face Make-Up Work
January 20, 2022
GNN: Students Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
GNN: Students Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 17, 2022
COVID Response Team Chair Addresses Omicron Variant
COVID Response Team Chair Addresses Omicron Variant
January 14, 2022
Head of School Judith Guild supervises a science class.
With Omicron Surge, ‘All-Hands-On-Deck’ For Teacher Absences
January 21, 2022
Newsroom Wins 5 Localizing Awards
Newsroom Wins 5 Localizing Awards
January 20, 2022
Students attend the 2020 Yale Model United Nations conference, which was held in person before the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Model United Nations Club Prepares For Virtual Conference
January 6, 2022
Newsroom Closed Until 2022
Newsroom Closed Until 2022
December 18, 2021
Photo courtesy of Marlie Kass 23
CAP Visits Harvard Square for ‘The Rocky Horror Show’
October 29, 2021
Photo illustration of a student doodling during class, which some teachers allow but some ban.
Op-Ed: School Policies and Learning Differences
December 7, 2021
Nelson coaches athletes in the 2018 basketball season. Photo courtesy of David Barron.
Nelson’s Lasting Record of Success in Varsity Basketball
November 18, 2021
Ending Quarter One on a Positive Note
Ending Quarter One on a Positive Note
November 10, 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
GNN: Students Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
GNN: Students Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 17, 2022
COVID Response Team Chair Addresses Omicron Variant
COVID Response Team Chair Addresses Omicron Variant
January 14, 2022
Ted Barker-Hook, Donald Reese, and Bill Jacob perform Slip Slidin Away by Paul Simon.
Photos: A Virtual Coffee House 2022
January 10, 2022
GNN: Preparing for Winter Break
GNN: Preparing for Winter Break
December 13, 2021
Greenline performs an a cappella arrangement of White Winter Hymnal.
Photos: Holiday Concert 2021
December 10, 2021
GNN: Students Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
GNN: Students Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 17, 2022
COVID Response Team Chair Addresses Omicron Variant
COVID Response Team Chair Addresses Omicron Variant
January 14, 2022
GNN: Preparing for Winter Break
GNN: Preparing for Winter Break
December 13, 2021
GNN LIVE: Thanksgiving Assembly
GNN LIVE: Thanksgiving Assembly
November 22, 2021
GNN: Outdoor Ed Soars with Zoar
GNN: Outdoor Ed Soars with Zoar
October 28, 2021
Ted Barker-Hook, Donald Reese, and Bill Jacob perform Slip Slidin Away by Paul Simon.
Photos: A Virtual Coffee House 2022
January 10, 2022
Greenline performs an a cappella arrangement of White Winter Hymnal.
Photos: Holiday Concert 2021
December 10, 2021
Zak Adler 23 works on design project in the Innovation Space.
Photos: Week of Nov. 15
November 29, 2021
Students from all divisions compete in the pumpkin roll.
Photos: Harvestfest 2021
November 8, 2021
Charlie Burket 27 takes notes during class.
Photos: Week of Oct. 18
October 26, 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
Basketball players Raymond Baez 24, Jackson Ostrowski 22, Theo Johnson 22, and David Kaplansky 22, huddle with their coaches during timeout.
Mask Mandate, Gym Closures Impact Winter Sports
January 7, 2022
Alison Rimas 23 comes out of the hack. Photo courtesy of Paul Murray.
After a Season Away, Curling Hits the Ice this Winter
December 10, 2021
Last year, students in fitness utilize spin bikes as part of their training.
Winter Sports Kickoff Brings Excitement
November 19, 2021
Brian Gamble 23 leads the pack at the Division IV NEPSTA race.
Gamble Wins Division IV NEPSAC Race, Cementing Historic Team Finish
November 13, 2021
The Boys Cross Country team starts the championship off strong.
Boys XC Wins Repeat Championships
November 9, 2021
Poster courtesy of Sony Pictures.
Movie Review: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’
January 18, 2022
Tick Tick…BOOM provides an emotional punch followed by a hope-filled encouragement to just take the leap and create something great. Promotional poster courtesy of Netflix Studios.
Movie Review: ‘Tick Tick… BOOM!’ Stuns on Netflix
January 5, 2022
Greenline performs an a cappella arrangement of White Winter Hymnal.
Photos: Holiday Concert 2021
December 10, 2021
Poster courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment
Movie Review: ‘Dune (2021)’ Lacks Storyline Despite Stunning Visuals
December 6, 2021
L-R: Elizabeth Taylor, Carmen Guitterez, Marilyn Cooper, and Carol Lawrence from the original Broadway cast sing I Feel Pretty (1957).
Op-Ed: Remembering Stephen Sondheim
December 3, 2021
Poster courtesy of Sony Pictures.
Movie Review: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’
January 18, 2022
Tick Tick…BOOM provides an emotional punch followed by a hope-filled encouragement to just take the leap and create something great. Promotional poster courtesy of Netflix Studios.
Movie Review: ‘Tick Tick… BOOM!’ Stuns on Netflix
January 5, 2022
Poster courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment
Movie Review: ‘Dune (2021)’ Lacks Storyline Despite Stunning Visuals
December 6, 2021
Poster courtesy of Netflix Studios.
TV Review: ‘Cowboy Bebop (2021),’ All Jazz, No Soul
December 3, 2021
Tattes Avacado Tartine, which features avocado, baby arugula, dill, and radish topped with poached eggs on housemade sourdough, according to the cafes menu.
Food Review: Tatte Bakery & Cafe Opens In Newton
November 30, 2021
How can we travel safely during the COVID-19 pandemic? Photo illustration courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Op-Ed: Anti-Maskers Make Traveling During COVID-19 Stressful
January 14, 2022
In the Middle and Upper School Library here, books about social justice issues are shown on display.
Op-Ed: Texas Lawmakers, Let Kids Read Diverse Books
January 14, 2022
Students at the School report getting less than 8-10 hours of sleep per night. Photo illustration by Toni Golston 24.
Op-Ed: The Teen Sleep Deprivation Epidemic Needs a Cure
January 13, 2022
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
COVID-19 cases are surging in schools across Massachusetts, causing staffing issues and emptying classrooms.
Op-Ed: I’m Nervous About Being Back on Campus
January 11, 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
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
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
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Grace Papas

Grace Papas, Executive Editor

Grace has attended Brimmer since in sixth grade and has been a part of The Gator for her entire high school career. She enjoys writing, baking, listening to music, and playing soccer. She's incredibly grateful for the opportunity the Gator gives her to express her ideas.

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Teargas is released outside the United States Capitol.

One Year Later: Remembering January 6

January 6, 2022
A protest quickly became violent when the protesters broke into the Capitol building. Gunshots rang out not long after.
Photo purchased from BigStock.

Op-Ed: Distance Can Boost Relationships

November 8, 2021
Long distance relationships are not as soulless and hopeless as they're cracked up to be.
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
Texas has enacted one of the country’s most restrictive abortion laws, preventing nearly all abortions after a fetus’s heartbeat is detected.
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
The hasty retreat plunged Afghanistan back into Taliban control and threw away 20 years of American money and lives.
Zooming in from Kabul, Afghanistan, Mahnaz Aliyar addresses community members during the assembly Tuesday.

Education as a Human Right: Two Voices from Afghanistan

June 8, 2021
Students met Mahnaz Aliyar and Friba Rezayee, activists who are protesting the barriers to education that girls face in Afghanistan.
Therapy, while rough and very emotionally draining at times, has helped drastically. I look into the mirror, and Im starting to see a more hopeful reflection staring back at me. Jackson Ostrowski

Op-Ed: Living with Body Image Issues

May 26, 2021
Down I went into the rabbit hole of counting calories and working out every second I had a free moment. It was a spiraling tunnel of misery.
Poster design by Hebe Qiang 23.

Student-Directed Play to Feature Philosophical Lobsters

May 11, 2021
Marlie Kass '23 takes to the School's virtual stage with a unique two-lobster show on Friday at 7:00 p.m.
Josh Swain reached out to other Joshes on Facebook.

Op-Ed: Josh Fight, A Display of Positivity in Viral Media

May 5, 2021
A viral year-old meme came to life as a horde of "Joshes" gathered in a random Nebraska field to fight for their name.
Students gathered at lunch on Tuesday to discuss the trial.

Chauvin Verdict Prompts Community Discussion

April 27, 2021
Emotions were running high during the discussion as the community awaited the historic verdict.
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

TV Review: ‘The Legend Of Korra’ Lives Up to Predecessor

April 23, 2021
The much-anticipated sequel to the popular "Avatar: The Last Airbender" excels in some places but lacks in others.
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

TV Review: ‘Avatar, The Last Airbender’ Excites

April 8, 2021
Filled with emotion, exciting fight scenes, humor, and lovable characters, this is a show worth watching.
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com

Op-Ed: Media Hysteria Rages During COVID-19

March 12, 2021
Media hysteria in the face of COVID-19 and the new vaccines has gotten much worse.
Illustration by Karly Hamilton 21.

As COVID-19 Vaccines Roll Out, Mask-Wearing Remains

February 23, 2021
N95, KN95, and double masking methods are seeing increased popularity as the virus mutates.
Papas uses sensitivity readers while editing her fiction writing. Photo illustration by Edan Zinn 23.

Op-Ed: Minority Representation Requires Accurate Portrayal

February 9, 2021
Accurate representation is needed when writing minority characters in books, television shows, and movies.
Grace Papas examines LBGTQ+ relationships. Photo purchased from Bigstock.com.

Op-Ed: Stop Romanticizing LGBTQ+ Relationships

January 14, 2021
We need to build conversations around making queer people feel safe and confident—no matter their relationship status.
An orange cake that Papass grandmother and her housekeeper made. Photo courtesy of Grace Papas.

Op-Ed: My Greek New Years

January 8, 2021
My family celebrates the new year with traditions that are special to my Greek heritage.
COVID-19 Vaccine. COVID-19 Corona Virus 2019-ncov Vaccine Injection Vials Medicine bottles. Vaccination, immunization, treatment to cure Covid-19 Corona Virus infection. Healthcare And Medical concept. Photo courtesy of BigStock.com.

As COVID-19 Vaccines Start, Some Show Skepticism

December 15, 2020
Research suggests that there may finally be light at the end of the tunnel, yet vaccine hesitancy is a concern among public health officials—and some students here.
Illustration by Edan Zinn 23.

Q&A: Students Weigh in on School Responses to COVID-19

November 10, 2020
The Gator interviewed students from public and private schools in New England on their experiences during the pandemic.
Illustration by Edan Zinn 23.

Q&A: Election Day Aftermath

November 4, 2020
Students and faculty share thoughts about the Presidential Election.
McCoy Hall Fall. Gator file photo.

School Focuses on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts

October 21, 2020
The administration is taking steps to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Op-Ed: The Importance of Headlines

September 30, 2020
Headlines are designed to generate clicks.
Healthcare workers thank the Kids Clothes Club for their mask donations. Photo courtesy of Faith Michaels.

Nonprofit Delivers Masks to Hospitals

May 15, 2020
The Kids Clothes Club is supporting healthcare workers during the pandemic.
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Op-Ed: Is Love at First Sight Real?

May 1, 2020
The concept is not as foreign as it might sound.
Illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Slotnick Returns for 4th Annual Wellness Week

February 25, 2020
Students ask for more variety of workshop.
Op-Ed: The Benefits of Routine

Op-Ed: The Benefits of Routine

February 12, 2020
The security and comfort of routine is worth the effort of implementation.
Grace Papas examines LBGTQ+ relationships. Photo purchased from Bigstock.com.

Op-Ed: Despite Progress, LGBTQ+ Rights Lag Worldwide

January 16, 2020
Some nations are doing more than others to protect love.
Countries represented by the club appear in red. Digital illustration by Camille Cherney 20.

Model UN to Represent Major Countries

December 12, 2019
The club hopes to bring home more accolades this year.
Cartoon by Ava Lochart 21.

Op-Ed: It’s Not Easy to Feel Beautiful

November 12, 2019
American culture has an unhealthy obsession with unachievable beauty.
Greenline steps on the ice Photo by P ’23 Jessica Purdy.

Greenline Performs at Providence Bruins Game

October 18, 2019
Greenline traveled to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, RI, last Saturday to perform the opening song for the opening weekend for the Providence Bruins, the semi-professional team that feeds players to the Boston Bruins.
Anja Westhues 20, who attended the Climate Strike, takes a photo of protest signs.

Youth Lead Climate Strike

October 8, 2019
Several students attended the event in Boston.
School Takes EEE Precautions

School Takes EEE Precautions

September 19, 2019
Eastern equine encephalitis, otherwise known as EEE, popped up in Massachusetts over the summer, prompting the School to reevaluate student safety and take additional precautions with outdoor activities, including sports.
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