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The student news site of Brimmer and May School | Chestnut Hill, MA

The Gator

James Yu

James Yu, Journalist

James came to Brimmer in 2022 and joined The Gator in 2023. He has a great interest in current international affairs, politics, and economics. In his free time, he is passionate about translation, debate, video game theory, and role-playing.

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Isar II power plant at work. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Op-Ed: Germany, a Pioneer in the Nuclear-Free Era

James Yu, Journalist
May 9, 2023
This marks a important point in global history; the beginning of the end of the atomic power era.
Even at larger School events like the Temple Fair, fewer students wear masks this year.

End of National COVID-19 Emergency

James Yu, Journalist
April 26, 2023
The announcement will not impact the School's operations, according to School Nurse Beth Escobar.
A 2021 Volkswagen Atlas  in a parking lot. Photo Courtesy of Wikemedia Commons.

Op-Ed: Volkswagon Prioritizes Profit Over Safety

James Yu, Journalist
April 12, 2023
At certain situations, a company's blind allegiance to regulations can backfire, endangering safety and lives.
The aftermath of the earthquakes destruction in Adıyaman, a city in southeastern Turkey.

Op-Ed: Humanity in the Face of Natural Disasters

James Yu, Journalist
February 15, 2023
Politics is politics, but in the face of natural disasters, we share a common identity in our humanity to help each other. It would be terrible if world leaders chose to ignore the suffering of civilians because of any political issues.
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

James Yu, Journalist
January 25, 2023
Fireworks serve as an iconic symbol of the Chinese New Year, and cutting them off would be a spiteful rejection of Chinese culture.
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