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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
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
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
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
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
A couplet written for the Year of the Tiger by Mary Wang.
Op-Ed: What to Know About Chinese New Year
January 20, 2023
Two protestors use white pages block out Soviet emblem
Op-Ed: What China’s A4 Revolution Reveals
January 4, 2023
An ambulance arrives at a football game. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Op-Ed: Life Is Bigger Than Sports
January 4, 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
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
Collage by Martin Maynard 22.
Alumni Basketball Players Bring in the Heat
May 17, 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
A Wintertime Hike With Outdoor Ed
A Wintertime Hike With Outdoor Ed
January 13, 2023
TaQuan Williams 23 shoots a successful three pointer.
Photos: Varsity Boys Defeat Beaver 66-51
January 11, 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
Baking with Meera: Holiday Cinnamon Rolls
Baking with Meera: Holiday Cinnamon Rolls
November 30, 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
Outdoor Ed Hikes 4,000 Foot Peak
Outdoor Ed Hikes 4,000 Foot Peak
November 7, 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
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
Kaylee Little 23 makes a layup.
Photos: Varsity Girls Basketball Faces Gann
January 10, 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
ChatGPT: Unlocking the Secrets of Language
ChatGPT: Unlocking the Secrets of Language
January 26, 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
Upper School Head Joshua Neudel photographed a bracket made by the Spanish Department before the Knockout stage. Photo courtesy of Neudel.
Community Bonds Over Watching the World Cup
December 9, 2022
Greek yogurt with fruit crunchy muesli bars wheat cones linen background healthy breakfast concept
Survey Results: Breakfast at School
November 30, 2022
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Zoe Kaplan

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor

Zoe's favorite subject is English, and she loves to read. Outside of the newsroom, she loves to sing and hang out with friends.

All content by Zoe Kaplan
Student reflecting on alternative graduation attire. Illustration by Karly Hamilton 21.

Op-Ed: In 2021, Why Are We Still Graduating in All White?

April 28, 2021
Students should be wearing something they feel comfortable and confident in, regardless of their gender or other variables.
Women have the right to decide to be a mother of a child, pet (or neither), no matter what society dictates. Illustration by Karly Hamilton 21.

Op-Ed: Societal Standards Aren’t Everything

March 2, 2021
It is important to be aware of unrealistic expectations and acknowledge that no two people will live the same life.
Illustration by Tyler Stephanon 24.

Op-Ed: Mental Health During COVID-19

February 16, 2021
It is incredibly important to make mental health a priority during the pandemic.
Video conference. Men at monitor holds collective virtual meeting, remote work online chat, teleconference on screen vector concept. Education online on computer from home workplace

Outside Speakers Address Community Virtually

February 1, 2021
This year, events that were previously held in-person are being hosted virtually over Zoom.
Op-Ed: Giving Back to The Jimmy Fund

Op-Ed: Giving Back to The Jimmy Fund

January 11, 2021
This year has put a lot of things into perspective, and I want to give back to The Jimmy Fund.
Banners in the college counseling office. Gator file photo.

Op-Ed: COVID-19 Changes College Celebrations

December 4, 2020
The pandemic has changed how many students plan to celebrate.
Group of friends or family members giving thanks to God at festive turkey dinner table together. Thanksgiving celebration traditional dinner concept. Purchased at BigStock.com.

Op-Ed: How COVID-19 Has Changed Family Gatherings

November 17, 2020
Holiday celebrations and gatherings will look different this year.
Illustration by Edan Zinn 23.

Q&A: Teachers on Hybrid Learning

November 11, 2020
Teachers share their thoughts on the new learning environment.
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Sitcom Review: The Good Place

November 9, 2020
The NBC sitcom's humor and creativity is unmatched.
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Op-Ed: Gender Reveals Gone Wrong

October 20, 2020
Gender reveals have become more of an event, but not in a good way.
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Op-Ed: How Therapy Has Helped Me

October 5, 2020
Different methods work for different people, and I'm glad to have a system that works for me.
Illustration by Ava Lockhart 21.

Op-Ed: Body Positivity During Quarantine

September 29, 2020
Social media can send multiple messages about self-love.
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

School Spearheads Diversity Initiative

June 4, 2020
The program will help attract teachers of color.
Colorful ribbons on pink background, cancer awareness. Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Op-Ed: My Diagnosis, Five Years Later

May 4, 2020
Reflecting on everything I've been through, I realized how strong I am.
Photo purchased from BigStock.com.

Op-Ed: My Passover in Quarantine

April 20, 2020
Family connections are important during COVID-19.
Op-Ed: Seventeen and Self-Quarantined

Op-Ed: Seventeen and Self-Quarantined

April 14, 2020
It might not have been the birthday this writer planned, but she made the most of her day.
Creative Arts Department Chair Bill Jacob plays guitar as Anja Westhues 19 sings during the 2019 Coffee House.

After 30 Years, Jacob Prepares for Sabbatical

March 4, 2020
After "Urinetown," he will head to Puerto Vallarta and Mexico City.
Op-Ed: Dont Trivialize Trauma

Op-Ed: Don’t Trivialize Trauma

February 6, 2020
It's time to stop joking about trauma.
“I want to continue to develop my abilities in the sport while working on my own curling skills. I want all the curlers to enjoy coming to curling everyday and improve along the way.” — Curling Co-Captain Samantha Estrada ’20

Player’s Insight on Winter Sports Season

December 10, 2019
How are teams shaping up?
Admissions Holds In-School Open House

Admissions Holds In-School Open House

November 7, 2019
Over 35 applicants and their families attended the event.
Photo illustration by Edan Zinn 23.

Op-Ed: Internet Addiction is Real

October 22, 2019
Facebook has over 3 billion users and counting, followed by Instagram with 1 billion and Twitter with 330 million. 
(L-R) Middle School Math and Science teacher Jared Smith, Middle and Upper School Spanish teacher Claudia Romero, Middle and Upper School History teacher Parker Curtis pose for a photo during their first faculty work day in August. Photo by Nicole DeCesare.

School Welcomes New Faculty

September 24, 2019
The community welcomed four new faculty members into the Middle and Upper Schools this year: Middle School Math and Science teacher Jared Smith, Middle and Upper School History teacher Parker Curtis, and  Associate Director of College Counseling and Director of Career Readiness Lisa Summergrad.   
Ms. Abodeely teaches students in the new classroom.

Faculty Profile: Cassie Abodeely

May 3, 2019
Learn about this teacher's background in criminal law.
Director of Innovation Kathryn Lee helps out Jaden Cheung 21 in the Maker Space.

Faculty Profile: Kathryn Lee

April 24, 2019
See how Lee is implementing innovation in the classroom.
Math teacher Peter Slaski teaching AP Calculus.

Faculty Profile: Pete Slaski

April 24, 2019
Get to know the person behind the teacher.
Dean of Students Paul Murray teaches his 9th grade English class. Photo by Noa Schabes 17.

Faculty Profile: Paul Murray

February 28, 2019
"Never take yourself too seriously," the Dean says.
Faculty Profile: Janeata Robinson

Faculty Profile: Janeata Robinson

February 7, 2019
The School's registrar once worked for the Boston City Counsel.
Debbie OMalley hard at work with inventory.

Faculty Profile: Debbie O’Malley

February 6, 2019
Get the inside scoop on a 19-year faculty member.
School to Host MLK Day Discussions

School to Host MLK Day Discussions

January 22, 2019
The School is planning to host breakout discussions during assembly tomorrow.
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