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School Continues Decennial Accreditation Process
December 8, 2022
(L-R) Brimmer students Emma Hastings ’19, Jack Donnelly ’18, Abigail Mynahan ’19, Chloe Cochener ’19, Hannah Ahearn ’20, and Sarah Dean ’20 in front of the Casa Rosada. Photo courtesy of Abigail Mynahan ’19.
Northlands Exchange Program Returns Following Travel Hiatus
December 8, 2022
Students work in groups during Chemistry without a teacher overseeing them.
Substitutes No Longer Required for Grades 11 and 12
December 5, 2022
A screenshot of the Student Life Calendar last month.
Rehm-Robles Creates ‘Student Life Calendar’
December 1, 2022
AAPI Club Presidents Hebe Qiang 23 and Madeline Hsiao 23 pose.
Fall Marks Record Number Student-Run Clubs
November 15, 2022
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
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Op-Ed: COVID-19’s Impact on Teenagers is Deeper Than You Think
March 12, 2022
Poster courtesy of Michaeli.
Environmental Club to Host Laura Turner-Seydel
November 9, 2022
The Upper School band performs during the event.
Sun Shines for Harvest Fest
November 4, 2022
Photos courtesy of Brimmer and May School.
Kassim ’24, Williams ’23, Altschul ’25 Elected to Senate E-Board
May 23, 2022
Gator Wins NESPA Awards
Gator Wins NESPA Awards
May 12, 2022
Ugo Adiele 23, Enyi Adiele 24, Dieter Gartner 22, and Ray Park 22 play a song.
Band, Choirs Perform Spring Concert
May 2, 2022
United States President Joe Biden delivered remarks at the COP27 summit this month.
COP27: There’s Still Time to Tackle the Climate Crisis
December 1, 2022
A young ESports participant competes in Chinas Summer League of Legends playoff.
Op-Ed: As Esports Booms, Opportunity Looms
November 29, 2022
Just Stop Oil protestors threw soup onto a $110 million painting by Vincent Van Gough.
Op-Ed: We Need Climate Legislation, Not Distraction
November 28, 2022
Maura Healey poses during her 2013 campaign for Massachusetts Attorney General.
Op-Ed: Governor-Elect Healey’s Win Makes State History
November 23, 2022
Papas sports signature jersey in front of net. Photo provided by Papas.
Op-Ed: Outgoing Goalie Reflects on Final Season
November 17, 2022
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
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 climate crisis is a human crisis. Photo illustration purchased at BigStock.com.
Op-Ed: Environmental Actions Speak Louder Than Words
May 6, 2022
Xoren Livingston 23.
Photos: Varsity Boys Take on Worcester Academy
December 1, 2022
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
Priya Mallidi 23 as Molly and Ugo Adiele 23 as Boy/Peter.
Photos: ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ Shines
November 14, 2022
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
Outdoor Ed Hikes Three States in One Day
Outdoor Ed Hikes ‘Three States in One Day’
October 14, 2022
Xoren Livingston 23.
Photos: Varsity Boys Take on Worcester Academy
December 1, 2022
Priya Mallidi 23 as Molly and Ugo Adiele 23 as Boy/Peter.
Photos: ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ Shines
November 14, 2022
Members of the Class of 2023 pose at Larz Anderson Park.
Class of 2023 Enjoys “Senior Sunrise”
October 18, 2022
10th-grade students enjoy the outdoors.
Upper School Camp Returns
September 12, 2022
Students created ribbon pins during break.
Photos: Tejada ’23 Starts Gun Violence Awareness Initiative
June 7, 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
Xoren Livingston 23.
Photos: Varsity Boys Take on Worcester Academy
December 1, 2022
A young ESports participant competes in Chinas Summer League of Legends playoff.
Op-Ed: As Esports Booms, Opportunity Looms
November 29, 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
Papas sports signature jersey in front of net. Photo provided by Papas.
Op-Ed: Outgoing Goalie Reflects on Final Season
November 17, 2022
From 18 Down to One Up, Boys XC Wins Threepeat
From 18 Down to One Up, Boys XC Wins Threepeat
November 9, 2022
Album cover courtesy of Warner Records Inc.
Song Analysis: The Walters’ ‘I Love You So’
December 1, 2022
Poster art By Amelia Dmytruk
‘Captain Fantastic!’ Promises to Live Up to Its Name
November 29, 2022
Photo courtesy of IMDb
Review: Cast Saves and Ruins ‘Don’t Worry Darling’
November 15, 2022
Priya Mallidi 23 as Molly and Ugo Adiele 23 as Boy/Peter.
Photos: ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ Shines
November 14, 2022
Poster design by Leni Hicks-Dutt 23.
Get Ready to Fly with ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’
November 1, 2022
Album cover courtesy of Warner Records Inc.
Song Analysis: The Walters’ ‘I Love You So’
December 1, 2022
Photo courtesy of IMDb
Review: Cast Saves and Ruins ‘Don’t Worry Darling’
November 15, 2022
Poster courtesy of NBC Studios.
TV Review: Let’s ‘BeReal’ About SNL Season 48
October 31, 2022
Dahmer: Monster in Disguise show banner courtesy of Netflix
Monster: Families of Victims Criticize Dahmer Story
October 30, 2022
Image courtesy of Marlie Kass ‘23.
Small Joys: Mochi Squishy Review
October 25, 2022
Greek yogurt with fruit crunchy muesli bars wheat cones linen background healthy breakfast concept
Survey Results: Breakfast at School
November 30, 2022
Baking with Meera: Holiday Cinnamon Rolls
Baking with Meera: Holiday Cinnamon Rolls
November 30, 2022
Photo courtesy of Jared Smith.
Fashion Flash: Jared Smith, Science Teacher
November 16, 2022
Debbie OMalley hard at work with inventory.
Q&A: Debbie O’Malley, Kitchen Staff
November 14, 2022
Op-Ed: Where Do Black Cats Get Their Bad Reputation?
Op-Ed: Where Do Black Cats Get Their Bad Reputation?
October 29, 2022
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‘Invincible’ Superhero Series Exceeds Expectations

Charles McLaughlin, Senior Journalist • May 19, 2021
I will admit that I was very hesitant to watch Invincible when it was first announced, yet its excellent production surprised me.
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Movie Review: Zack Snyder’s ‘Justice League’

Charles McLaughlin, Senior Journalist • April 8, 2021
Despite all this criticism, there is something that still draws me in about this special cut, which fans made possible.
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TV Review: ‘The Mandalorian’ Continues to Surprise

Kolja Westhues, Journalist • February 8, 2021
The second season of the Star Wars series is a thrilling follow-up to the already amazing first season.
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Movie Review: ‘Wonder Woman 1984’

Charles McLaughlin, Senior Journalist • January 14, 2021
Three years after the first Wonder Woman film, the sequel is a major letdown.
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Photo illustration by Edan Zinn 23.

Writer’s Picks: Halloween Movies

Charles McLaughlin, Senior Journalist • October 31, 2020
These three spooky movie picks are perfect for Halloween night.
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Movie Review: ‘Enola Holmes’

Charles McLaughlin, Senior Journalist • October 16, 2020
The movie is well worth a watch.
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