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BREAKING: New Senate Executive Board Elected
BREAKING: New Senate Executive Board Elected
April 14, 2024
Decision Time: Kozhemiakin or Altschul for Senates Top Spot
Decision Time: Kozhemiakin or Altschul for Senate’s Top Spot
April 10, 2024
BREAKING: Eclipsing Expectations
BREAKING: Eclipsing Expectations
April 8, 2024
New Committee to Govern Winterim
New Committee to Govern Winterim
April 5, 2024
English teacher Kenley Smith gives some final pointers before students in Villains class take an in-class essay Watchmen, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons.
Spotlight: Kenley Smith, English Teacher
April 2, 2024
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
Newsroom Closed For Break
Newsroom Closed For Break
March 8, 2024
The Gator Earns Pacemaker Nomination
The Gator Earns Pacemaker Nomination
February 28, 2024
McCoy hall during the Blizzard of 2020.
Anatomy of a Snow Day
February 7, 2024
Head of School Judith Guild poses with Lower School students at Homecoming.
AD Seeks Input to Boost School Spirit
February 6, 2024
Students at the School report getting less than 8-10 hours of sleep per night.
Technology Impacts Students’ Sleep
February 1, 2024
Fresh produce at a local market, which is unavailable in food deserts.
Op-Ed: How to Destroy Food Deserts
April 11, 2024
Port-Au-Prince pinned on a map of Haiti.
Op-Ed: How to Fix the “Haitian Pattern”
April 9, 2024
Ruby pipes frosting onto cupcakes. Illustration designed with Canva.
Baking My Future: How I Landed the Perfect Job
April 2, 2024
Ukrainian boy asks to stop the war in Ukraine.
Op-Ed: Ukraine is Still a Top Priority
March 8, 2024
Adam Ondra climbing Silence, 9c.
Scaling the Limits of Human Potential: An Inspiration Story
March 4, 2024
A sea of educators and supporters of the strike demonstrate in front of City Hall on Saturday. Photo courtesy of the Newton Teachers Association.
Editorial: We Support Newton Teachers
January 23, 2024
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
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
The moon passes by the sun in northern Vermont, where a group of Upper Schoolers watched the solar eclipse at totality. Totality lasted two minutes in Vermont, while students saw a near-total eclipse at School.
Solar Eclipse: Eyes on the Sky
April 13, 2024
Kitchen Assistant Deborah OMalley ensures that the walk-in fridge is stocked with all of the necessary items. .
Series: Heroes in Aprons
April 9, 2024
Series: Diploma Diaries
Series: Diploma Diaries
March 5, 2024
Rekindle: Series Invites Alumni to Share Memories
Rekindle: Series Invites Alumni to Share Memories
February 26, 2024
Social media post made by Andre Mills 24 to celebrate his commitment to Texas A&M for basketball. Courtesy of Andre Mills 24.
Andre Mills ’24: The Odyssey of a Basketball Prodigy
January 31, 2024
Gator Alumna Charts a Career Path in Journalism
Gator Alumna Charts a Career Path in Journalism
April 8, 2024
Series: 14 Questions
Series: 14 Questions
April 5, 2024
Spring Sports Flash
Spring Sports Flash
April 4, 2024
Maya Lownie 24 works in the Math Lab.
Photos of the Week 3/31
April 4, 2024
The team puts all hands in before taking the floor.
GNN LIVE: Winter Athletic Awards
March 27, 2024
Gator Alumna Charts a Career Path in Journalism
Gator Alumna Charts a Career Path in Journalism
April 8, 2024
The team puts all hands in before taking the floor.
GNN LIVE: Winter Athletic Awards
March 27, 2024
GNN: Whats Your March Madnesss Pick?
GNN: What’s Your March Madness’s Pick?
March 27, 2024
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Predictions: The Big Game
February 11, 2024
Series: Join The Gator
Series: Join The Gator
January 20, 2024
Maya Lownie 24 works in the Math Lab.
Photos of the Week 3/31
April 4, 2024
Michelle Levy 24 works in the Math Lab.
Photos of the Week 2/25
March 1, 2024
Teachers wait for their waffles on Teacher Appreciation Day.
Photos of the Week: Feb. 4
February 8, 2024
Kaylee Rivera 25 works in the Library.
Photos of the Week 1/21
January 26, 2024
English Teacher Kenley Smith and Constantine Wagner 25 working together in the Writing Center.
Photos of the Week: Jan. 7
January 7, 2024
Series: 14 Questions
Series: 14 Questions
April 5, 2024
Spring Sports Flash
Spring Sports Flash
April 4, 2024
New Head Coach Courtney Sims leads the Varsity Girls to their best record since 2012, going 11-4. Illustration designed with Canva.
V. Girls Crush It Under New Head Coach
February 28, 2024
Admissions Update
Admissions Update
February 14, 2024
Series: Senior Spotlight
Series: Senior Spotlight
January 22, 2024
Co-Captain Baiden Howard 24 pitches against a strong Gann Academy team, with the Gators losing 17-0 at Tuesdays season-opener.
AD Optimistic for Turnaround After Spring Start
April 11, 2024
Christoph Kasper 25 tries to get the out at last years semi-finals against Gann, with the Gators coming up short, 13-3. Today at 4:15 p.m., the team will get the chance for revenge when they face off against the Red Heifers for the season-opener.
V. Baseball Embraces a New Era with Full Field Advantage
April 9, 2024
Takeaways From V. 1 Basketballs Historic Season
Takeaways From V. 1 Basketball’s Historic Season
April 1, 2024
Keeping Players Heads in the Game, Literally.
Keeping Players’ Heads in the Game, Literally.
March 25, 2024
Varsity Girls Earn Best Record Since 2013
Varsity Girls Earn Best Record Since 2013
March 8, 2024
Without You Matinee performance.
Review: Without You, Life Goes On
April 10, 2024
Student Capture 9 Scholastic Art Awards
Student Capture 9 Scholastic Art Awards
April 9, 2024
Big Fish Earns Ovations, Overcoming Illness and Cancellations
‘Big Fish’ Earns Ovations, Overcoming Illness and Cancellations
March 6, 2024
Huck Jennings 25, who plays Edward, belts out a note with Young Will, played by Tavio Mares-Van Praag 27.
BREAKING: ‘Big Fish’ Cast and Crew Offer Sneak Peak
February 26, 2024
The new film features strong performers and a fun new sense to a classic film, but it missed the mark on stylistic choices. Graphic designed with Canva.
New ‘Mean Girls’ Movie/Musical Misses the Mark
February 6, 2024
Billy Idol performs in 2021. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Song Review: The History Behind Billy Idol’s ‘Eyes Without a Face’
January 30, 2024
Album Review: Mt. Joys Mt. Joy
Album Review: Mt. Joy’s “Mt. Joy”
January 9, 2024
Toni Morrison, a Nobel Prize-winning author.
Mercy in Adversity: Toni Morrison’s Timeless Message of Compassion
December 1, 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
Flooded warning sign on an impassable road San Martin, California.
Confront Climate Culture Complacency
April 11, 2024
Gabe Cohen 26 and Coach John Calipari share a moment at the Basketball Hall Of Fame in Springfield Massachusetts last August.
Kentucky Basketball Takes a Hit, But is it All Calipari’s Fault?
April 10, 2024
“The Plague” Front Cover (French Version)
“The Plague” by Albert Camus: The Anatomy of Hope and Resilience
March 5, 2024
Landmark 81, Vietnams tallest building, at night.
Exploring Vietnam Beyond Preconceptions
February 23, 2024
A Deeper Look into Kubricks Masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey
A Deeper Look into Kubrick’s Masterpiece ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’
February 8, 2024
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Madeleine Pogoda

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist

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.

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Big Fish Earns Ovations, Overcoming Illness and Cancellations

‘Big Fish’ Earns Ovations, Overcoming Illness and Cancellations

Madeleine Pogoda and Mckinlee DePaola
March 6, 2024
Several actors remained sick for the opening show, but everyone returned for the final Saturday performance.
Revisited: Pulp Fiction

Revisited: Pulp Fiction

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
February 2, 2024

Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 classic, Pulp Fiction, is an unparalleled cinematic masterpiece that has forever altered the art of filmmaking with its groundbreaking elements. The multistrand crime thriller...

Barbenheimer is Perfect Movie Storm

“Barbenheimer” is Perfect Movie Storm

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
October 16, 2023
Barbie and Oppenheimer both challenge conventions and leave a lasting impact on the audience.
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

The New Winnie-the-Pooh Horror Movie is Horrendous

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
May 2, 2023
Skip this misguided attempt to combine a slasher movie with a beloved children’s character.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

Op-Ed: Florida’s Bills are Unacceptable

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
April 21, 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is supporting a number of harmful bills, attacking education, civility, and equality.
Nolan Suraci 26 anchors Souper Delicious, a new Soup review series.

Souper Delicious: School Lunch Reviews

Nolan Suraci, Caleb Meranus, Cole Thompson, Nikka Souza, and Madeleine Pogoda
February 15, 2023
Nolan Suraci '26 recently launched Souper Delicious, a new Soup review series of school lunches
Photo courtesy of BigStock.com

Poll: ‘Hay Day’ or ‘Township’

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
February 7, 2023
What's the better farming simulator game: 'Hay Day' or 'Township?'
The faculty pose at Commencement last year. Photo courtesy of David Barron.

GNN: The Education of Our Educators

Nolan Suraci, Nikka Souza, Caleb Meranus, Cole Thompson, and Madeleine Pogoda
February 1, 2023
This new video series aims to investigate the formative educational experiences of School faculty members.
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Op-Ed: The Pros and Cons of TikTok

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
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’

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
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

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
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

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
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

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
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

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
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

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
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

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
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

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
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

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
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’

Lily Goodman and Madeleine Pogoda
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

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
April 25, 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

Amelia Bowman and Madeleine Pogoda
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

Amelia Bowman and Madeleine Pogoda
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

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
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

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
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

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
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’

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
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

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
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

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
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

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
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’

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
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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