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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
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
A couplet written for the Year of the Tiger by Mary Wang.
Op-Ed: What to Know About Chinese New Year
January 20, 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: 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
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
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
A Wintertime Hike With Outdoor Ed
A Wintertime Hike With Outdoor Ed
January 13, 2023
GNN: 9th-Grade Students on First Semester of Upper School
GNN: 9th-Grade Students on First Semester of Upper School
November 30, 2022
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
TaQuan Williams 23 shoots a successful three pointer.
Photos: Varsity Boys Defeat Beaver 66-51
January 11, 2023
Priya Mallidi 23 as Molly and Ugo Adiele 23 as Boy/Peter.
Photos: ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ Shines
November 14, 2022
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
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
Graphic courtesy of the National Football League.
Op-Ed: Race for the Lombardi Trophy
January 19, 2023
Co-Editor-in-Chief Edan Zinn 23 leads the Wordle activity.
Newsroom Bonds Over Wordle Activity
January 12, 2023
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Madeleine Pogoda

Madeleine Pogoda, Incoming Arts & Culture Editor

Madeleine has been at Brimmer since 2019 and she joined The Gator in 2021. In her free time, she likes to play guitar, listen to music, read, and drink tea. She likes to write op-eds, reviews, and debate tea.

All content by Madeleine Pogoda
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Op-Ed: The Pros and Cons of TikTok

January 23, 2023
TikTok can be a fun and entertaining way to connect with others, but you should always consider the risks.
Album cover courtesy of Warner Records Inc.

Song Analysis: The Walters’ ‘I Love You So’

December 1, 2022
If you’re on the TikTok app, you’re probably familiar with this catchy song.
Poster courtesy of NBC Studios.

TV Review: Let’s ‘BeReal’ About SNL Season 48

October 31, 2022
Saturday Night Live's most recent season touches on 'Top-Gun,' the BeReal app, and toilet paper—and it does a great job at it.
J. K. Rowling has been the source of recent controversy for her comments on gender identity.

Op-Ed: You Can’t Separate the Art from the Artist

October 31, 2022
If you consume art or content from a problematic person, understand what they did wrong and hold them accountable for it.
West performs at the Museum of Modern Art in 2011. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Op-Ed: Kanye West’s Antisemitism Makes Headlines

October 24, 2022
West's antisemitism is incredibly dangerous, considering the size and scope of his dedicated fanbase.
Digital illustration by Madeleine Pogoda 25.

Op-Ed: The ‘Nevermind’ Baby’s Lawsuit is Childish

September 21, 2022
Spencer Elden, the nude baby on the cover of Nirvana's album, is filing a lawsuit without merit. This seems like a publicity stunt.
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Op-Ed: We Need to Boycott Spotify, Now

September 12, 2022
Spotify has fueled Joe Rogan's hateful comments for years. We need to address the harm he has caused.
Robb Elementary School in Uvalde Texas, 2015. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Op-Ed: Action, Not Just ‘Thoughts and Prayers,’ After Uvalde Shooting

May 27, 2022
We need to stop just feeling bad about gun violence—we must take action so it does not happen again.
Screenshot courtesy of Netflix.

Song Analysis: ‘That Funny Feeling’ by Bo Burnham

May 23, 2022
Bo Burnham's hit original song, written for his 2021 Netflix special 'Inside,' has gained 38 million streams on Spotify. Learn why.
Photo courtesy of Netflix Studios.

‘Heartstopper’ Connects With Queer Youth

May 11, 2022

In 2015, Alice Oseman published a novel titled Nick and Charlie, and in 2018, she released a graphic novel called Heartstopper, following the same characters. On April 22, Netflix released a new show based...

Photo courtesy of Netflix Studios.

Review: Two Perspectives on Netflix’s ‘Heartstopper’

May 9, 2022
Lily Goodman '22 and Madeleine Pogoda '25 reviewed the new Heartstopper series on Netflix.
Poster courtesy of Paramount Pictures.

Movie Review: ‘1408,’ A Psychological Horror Hit

April 24, 2022
The 2007 classic remains one of the best horror films I've seen, with the perfect mix of suspense and fear.

Culture: Tea Gossip Sparks Debate On Campus

April 13, 2022
How long do you steep your tea? A heated debate has sparked on campus.
Promotional photo courtesy of FilmNation.

Movie Review: Channing Tatum’s ‘Dog’ is Wholesome, Outstanding

February 28, 2022
If you enjoy wholesome dog movies, you will love Channing Tatum’s new film, 'Dog.'
Poster courtesy of New Line Cinema.

Movie Review: ‘Final Destination’ Series To Return

February 17, 2022
You won't be able to get the 'Final Destination' movies out of your head. HBO Max will release the latest installment later this year.
A neopronoun flag. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Op-Ed: Respect Neopronouns

February 14, 2022
She, he, and they are not the only pronouns that people can use. Learn about neopronouns, which are often disrespected by transphobic people.
Cartoon by Jackson Ostrowski 22.

Op-Ed: COVID-19 and My Mental Health

February 4, 2022
From doing remote learning to attending school in person during the pandemic, I have learned how to cope with my mental health.
Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Game Review: ‘Wordle’

February 3, 2022
Explore 'Wordle,' a challenging word puzzle that has taken the internet by storm.
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
Texas state reps want to ban books about sex education, racism, and LGBTQ+ topics in public schools. The effects of the ban would be catastrophic.
Poster courtesy of Universal Content Productions.

TV Review: Child’s Play’ Returns With ‘Chucky’ Series

November 5, 2021
Each episode of this horror series has the perfect mix of sad, funny, scary, and gory moments.
The original North Korean poster for the hit Netflix show.

TV Review: ‘Squid Game,’ Your Next Netflix Binge

October 19, 2021
The South Korean show is one of the best thrillers of the last decade.
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com

Movie Review: Bo Burnham’s ‘Inside’

September 30, 2021
Bo Burnham has created a sweeping masterpiece of musical-comedy, made alone, to an audience of no one.
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