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Renowned columnist Chris Costas chats with journalism students.
Renowned Reporter Chats with Newsroom
November 29, 2023
Exam sheet. Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.
Seniors Can Skip AP Exams in Most Subjects
November 20, 2023
Tom Nelson Tabbed as New Athletic Director
Tom Nelson Tabbed as New Athletic Director
November 7, 2023
Cartoon illustration of students not knowing where to find their misplaced or stolen belongings.
Reports of Missing or Stolen Items Spike
November 1, 2023
Photo illustration of a teacher and students attempting to comprehend the current state of Israel.
Israel-Hamas War: School Calls for Compassion
October 30, 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
Inappropriate Language Reported in Senior Lounge
Inappropriate Language Reported in Senior Lounge
November 20, 2023
The MBTA passes through the campus of Northeastern University.
More Wait, Less Punctuality
October 13, 2023
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 power plant discharging greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere, warming the Earth.
Choking Ourselves to Death
December 2, 2023
The judicial hammer on the background of Trump.
Op-Ed: Donald Trump Will Spell Disaster for America
November 28, 2023
The official logo of Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
Op-Ed: Olympic Baseball is a Home Run
November 28, 2023
The Schools Core Values appear on the wall nearby Dean of Students Paul Murrays office.
Editorial: A Call for Core Values
November 20, 2023
Students participate in the NHSJC Opening Ceremony.
Op-Ed: In the Spotlight at NHSJC
November 17, 2023
The Schools Core Values appear on the wall nearby Dean of Students Paul Murrays office.
Editorial: A Call for Core Values
November 20, 2023
Editorial: Time for Healing After Racist Incident
Editorial: Time for Healing After Racist Incident
October 6, 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
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
A power plant discharging greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere, warming the Earth.
Choking Ourselves to Death
December 2, 2023
The earth burning due to global warming
Humanity: It’s Time to Wake Up!
October 18, 2023
The Statue of Liberty represents the melting pot of America through immigration. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Immigration Stories at School
September 14, 2023
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
GNN Live: Fall Sports Awards
GNN Live: Fall Sports Awards
November 29, 2023
Insight: Director of College Counseling Lisa Summergrad
Insight: Director of College Counseling Lisa Summergrad
November 28, 2023
Maya Lownie 24 (Agnes) acts out a death scene, before she is resurrected.
Photos: ‘She Kill Monsters’
November 20, 2023
GNN Live: Thanksgiving Assembly
GNN Live: Thanksgiving Assembly
November 15, 2023
Students work in the Math Lab.
Photos of the Week: Oct. 23
November 8, 2023
GNN Live: Fall Sports Awards
GNN Live: Fall Sports Awards
November 29, 2023
GNN Live: Thanksgiving Assembly
GNN Live: Thanksgiving Assembly
November 15, 2023
Tom Nelson Tabbed as New Athletic Director
Tom Nelson Tabbed as New Athletic Director
November 7, 2023
Education of Our Educators: Dan Birdsall
Education of Our Educators: Dan Birdsall
October 6, 2023
GNN: Community Takes on New Schedule
GNN: Community Takes on New Schedule
October 4, 2023
Maya Lownie 24 (Agnes) acts out a death scene, before she is resurrected.
Photos: ‘She Kill Monsters’
November 20, 2023
Students work in the Math Lab.
Photos of the Week: Oct. 23
November 8, 2023
The flowers are in bloom at May Hall!
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
Insight: Director of College Counseling Lisa Summergrad
Insight: Director of College Counseling Lisa Summergrad
November 28, 2023
Series: Senior Spotlight
Series: Senior Spotlight
October 10, 2023
Podcast: Elyse Seltzer
Podcast: Elyse Seltzer
October 5, 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
The official logo of Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
Op-Ed: Olympic Baseball is a Home Run
November 28, 2023
Coach Barker-Hook talks strategy with his runners.
Boys’ XC Shines at NEPSTA
November 27, 2023
Hadley Reardon 28 dribbles past a defender.
Op-Ed: Mandating Sports in School is Essential
November 17, 2023
Basketball going into a net.
Lackluster Execution Sinks NBA Cup
November 15, 2023
Tom Nelson Tabbed as New Athletic Director
Tom Nelson Tabbed as New Athletic Director
November 7, 2023
Album Review: Stick Season by Noah Kahan
Album Review: Stick Season by Noah Kahan
November 30, 2023
Maya Lownie 24 (Agnes) acts out a death scene, before she is resurrected.
Photos: ‘She Kill Monsters’
November 20, 2023
Students rehearse for the upcoming show.
MS to Perform ‘This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing’
November 20, 2023
Director Bill Jacobs stagecraft crew helps to put together the set for the fall play.
Dragons, Drama, and Discovery: ‘She Kills Monsters’
November 1, 2023
Barbenheimer is Perfect Movie Storm
“Barbenheimer” is Perfect Movie Storm
October 16, 2023
Old key in a keyhole
Book Review: A Secret History
November 14, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
“A Little Life” by Hanya Yanagihara: A Profound Exploration of Human Existence and Friendship
September 28, 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
From Page to Screen: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Wows
From Page to Screen: “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” Wows
December 1, 2023
Toni Morrison, a Nobel Prize-winning author.
Mercy in Adversity: Toni Morrison’s Timeless Message of Compassion
December 1, 2023
Here is the image depicting a serene and historical Shaolin Temple setting, where traditional Zen elements blend with futuristic AI technology.
Do Android Monks Dream of Electric Buddha?
November 30, 2023
Old key in a keyhole
Book Review: A Secret History
November 14, 2023
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
The Swiftie Effect Dominates the NFL
November 14, 2023
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Adiele 23 Wins Limbo at Carnival

Video | Adiele ’23 Wins Limbo at Carnival

Marlie Kass, Outgoing Arts Editor
April 12, 2022
Saturday's classic carnival delights included a bouncy house, field games, BBQ, and more.

Video | GNN: From the Height of COVID-19 to Now

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
April 7, 2022
While the pandemic is still here, life is starting to feel more normal.

Video | Never Too Late to Learn: Mr. J Takes French

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
March 8, 2022
Creative Arts Department Chair Bill Jacob takes French II alongside many of his students.

GNN: Students Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
January 17, 2022
Several Upper School students and two fifth grade students created a video to honor Dr. King.

COVID Response Team Chair Addresses Omicron Variant

Sophia Spring and Brian Gamble
January 14, 2022
“I feel really good about the mitigation strategies that we have in place,” Chair Carl Rapisarda-Vallely said.
GNN: Preparing for Winter Break

GNN: Preparing for Winter Break

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
December 13, 2021
Tour the Senior Lounge, dive into midterms, and explore Outdoor Education.

Video | Upper School Fall Play Premieres Thursday

November 9, 2021
Don't miss welcoming your peers back to the stage.

Video | Harvestfest Returns to Campus

Marlie Kass, Outgoing Arts Editor
November 4, 2021
After last year's absence, Harvestfest was held to bring the School together for fall-themed festivities.
GNN: Outdoor Ed Soars with Zoar

GNN: Outdoor Ed Soars with Zoar

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
October 28, 2021
Outdoor education traveled to Zoar Outdoor in Charlemont, Massachusetts, Sunday to enjoy zip lining and the great outdoors.
GNN: Gators Victorious for Homecoming 2021

GNN: Gators Victorious for Homecoming 2021

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
October 18, 2021
With one of the largest Homecoming crowds in School history, both soccer teams deliver a win on a beautiful Saturday.
Lower School students enjoy the mini golf course, built by CAP students.

CAP Students Build Mini Golf Course

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
June 2, 2021
Creative Arts Diploma students built a festive mini golf course for the Lower School to enjoy.
Students prepare to go on the zip-line.

11th Grade Fosters Leadership at Project Adventure

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
May 18, 2021
The Class of 2022 spent Friday bonding and building leadership skills at Project Adventure in Beverly, Massachusetts.
Varsity tennis served up a win last Monday in the Schools first interscholastic athletic event in over a year since competitive sports shut down due to the pandemic.

Video | Tennis Wins in School’s First Athletic Event in Over a Year

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
May 13, 2021
Since competitive sports shut down last spring, last Monday, Varsity Tennis served up a 5-2 win against Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall.
Spirit Week Commemorates 12th Grade

Spirit Week Commemorates 12th Grade

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
May 3, 2021
The event celebrated the 12th grade in their final week of non-AP classes at the School.
Discover An Elective: Greenline

Video | Discover An Elective: Greenline

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
April 15, 2021
Learn more about Greenline, a choir elective in the Upper School led by Max Holman.
A dozen student hiked Lynn Woods Reservation hiked Lynn Woods Reservation Sunday. 

Video | Outdoor Ed Hikes Lynn Woods Reservation

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
February 23, 2021

A dozen students hiked Lynn Woods Reservation Sunday, enjoying nice weather.

Eleanor Reyelt 23 is making a splash on social media, selling necklaces, earrings and rings.

Student Entrepreneur Sells Jewelry Online

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
February 17, 2021
Eleanor Reyelt '23 is making a splash on social media, selling handmade necklaces, earrings and rings.
Students thank teachers for all of their work.

Students Thank Faculty and Staff

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
February 5, 2021
With everything going on this year, students share their appreciation for adults in the community.
Upper School students engage on a 6-mile hike at Blue Hills.

Outdoor Education Returns

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
February 2, 2021
Students embarked on a 6-mile hike at Blue Hills.
Guest Contributions

Video | Guest Contributions

Amelia Bowman, Editor-in-Chief
January 5, 2021
Whether you want to submit an opinion story, cover news, take photographs, or illustrate, this is your paper to share your voice. 
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Amidst Pandemic, Students, Adults Express Thanks for Community

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
November 27, 2020
Even during COVID-19, there is still reason to be grateful.
Head of School Judith Guild urges safety during Thanksgiving.

Video | Head of School Urges Safety over Thanksgiving

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
November 20, 2020
Amidst a COVID-19 surge, Judith Guild reminds everyone to remain vigilant this holiday, while also enjoying time off.
The Life of a Concurrent Student

The Life of a Concurrent Student

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
November 4, 2020
Follow Neel Kumar '22 as he takes you through a day in the life of a concurrent learner.
Photo purchased from Bigstock.com.

Video | Op-Ed: The First Presidential Debate

Kolja Westhues, Journalist
October 7, 2020
Last week’s presidential debate was one of the worst I have ever watched.
Head of School Judith Guild greets a student on the first day of school last September.

Brimmer in the Age of COVID-19

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
September 22, 2020
Follow Gator Multimedia Manager Sophia Spring '22 as she goes about her day.
Trailer: Urinetown

Trailer: ‘Urinetown’

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
March 6, 2020
Don't miss the show!
GNN: Students Bond at Camp

GNN: Students Bond at Camp

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
September 12, 2019
Take a look at what activities the Upper School enjoyed.
GNN: Teacher Appreciation Week

GNN: Teacher Appreciation Week

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
May 8, 2019
Students give shout outs to adults in the community.
GNN: Cathy Gardner Retires after 20 Years

GNN: Cathy Gardner Retires after 20 Years

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
February 20, 2019

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