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Janet Singer Appelfield, 90, shares her courageous story of survival as a Jewish child during the Holocaust, speaking to Middle and Upper School students during a special assembly.
“Be a Witness”: Holocaust Survivor Janet Singer Appelfield Shares Her Story
April 18, 2025
Construction progress in the parking lot, as of April 8.
New Drop-off, Pick-up, Parking Change Runs Smoothly
April 17, 2025
College Counselor Daniel Birdsall teaches a college counseling course to seniors.
Most Competitive Year Yet for College Admissions
April 10, 2025
Gym Construction Disrupts Parking, Pick-Up, and Drop-Off
Gym Construction Disrupts Parking, Pick-Up, and Drop-Off
April 1, 2025
Gator Announced Among Nation's 'Top Scholastic Websites'
Gator Announced Among Nation’s ‘Top Scholastic Websites’
March 14, 2025
Gator writers win national recognition.
Gator Journalists Win Big Awards
April 17, 2025
New Gator Editorial Board Announced
New Gator Editorial Board Announced
April 2, 2025
English teacher Bradley Star and Administrative Associate Mark Sehnert enjoy some looking at photos of the gym and its use over the decades.
School Honors Thompson Gym
March 7, 2025
Former Head of School Emily C. Thompson breaks ground from the Gym, which is due to be demolished March 10.
School To Bid Farewell to Gym
March 3, 2025
The event poster, created by Ady Jaeckel '25.
Senior Class Hosts Valentine’s Fundraiser
February 11, 2025
Stella Bowman calling "Road to Hell" in Hadestown.
Understanding Technical Theatre: What the Audience Doesn’t See
April 17, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump holds an executive order about tariffs increase, flanked by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 13, 2025. REUTERS
Trump’s Second Term: What is America Becoming?
April 9, 2025
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Editorial: Remain Flexible Now for a Brighter Tomorrow
April 2, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump steps from Air Force One upon arrival in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., February 16, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Editorial: We Stand With the School on Remaining Independent
February 27, 2025
Wash Your Hands: 'Tis the Season for Sniffles and Sneezes
Wash Your Hands: ‘Tis the Season for Sniffles and Sneezes
February 27, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump steps from Air Force One upon arrival in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., February 16, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Editorial: We Stand With the School on Remaining Independent
February 27, 2025
A photo illustration of a student who uses ChatGPT to study.
Editorial: As Midterms Approach, Uphold Academic Integrity
December 10, 2024
Editorial: Prioritizing Respectful Political Discourse On Campus
Editorial: Prioritizing Respectful Political Discourse On Campus
November 7, 2024
Photo Illustration of Kaan Ladha '25 Coughing Courtesy of Amelia Bowman
Editorial: Stay Healthy, Stay Home
October 4, 2024
Editorial: Combatting Surging Antisemitism on College Campuses
Editorial: Combatting Surging Antisemitism on College Campuses
April 26, 2024
Winterim approaches.
Winterim’s Coming!
February 20, 2025
Gator Poll.
Gator Poll
February 11, 2025
School was canceled yesterday due to forecasts of severe weather, but ultimately, there was barely a dusting. Once again, meteorologists got it wrong about snowy weather this winter.
Wacky Weather
February 7, 2025
President Trump's Executive Orders.
Who Needs Congress?
January 31, 2025
Saying Goodbye to TikTok!
Saying Goodbye to TikTok
January 24, 2025
Beyond the Buzzer: A.J. Reeves '18
Beyond the Buzzer: A.J. Reeves ’18
February 25, 2025
Inside the Classroom: Supreme Court
Inside the Classroom: Supreme Court
February 19, 2025
Rekindle: Series Invites Alumni to Share Memories
Rekindle: Series Invites Alumni to Share Memories
February 18, 2025
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Brooks Neufeld ’26: Sparking a School-Wide Push-Up Craze
January 10, 2025
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Inside the Classroom: CAP Seminar
January 9, 2025
“Hadestown” Touted as Top Upper School Musical
“Hadestown” Touted as Top Upper School Musical
April 3, 2025
Alexa Dykeman goes in for a goal last year in a game against Chapill-Hill Chauncy Hall.
GNN: Season Preview
April 3, 2025
GNN Live: Winter Sports Awards
GNN Live: Winter Sports Awards
April 3, 2025
The cast of crew of Hadestown take a bow.
Photos: Hadestown
April 1, 2025
BREAKING: Gators Advance to NEPSAC Finals, Set to Face Vermont Academy Wildcats
BREAKING: Gators Advance to NEPSAC Finals, Set to Face Vermont Academy Wildcats
March 8, 2025
Alexa Dykeman goes in for a goal last year in a game against Chapill-Hill Chauncy Hall.
GNN: Season Preview
April 3, 2025
GNN Live: Winter Sports Awards
GNN Live: Winter Sports Awards
April 3, 2025
Gator Jeopardy: Winner Revealed!
Gator Jeopardy: Winner Revealed!
March 7, 2025
GNN LIVE: NEPSAC Girls’ Varsity Semi-Finals (Brimmer vs. Hyde School)
GNN LIVE: NEPSAC Girls’ Varsity Semi-Finals (Brimmer vs. Hyde School)
March 7, 2025
GNN: Attend 'Gator Jeopardy' In-Person at Lunch Today
GNN: Attend ‘Gator Jeopardy’ In-Person at Lunch Today
March 3, 2025
The cast of crew of Hadestown take a bow.
Photos: Hadestown
April 1, 2025
BREAKING: Gators Advance to NEPSAC Finals, Set to Face Vermont Academy Wildcats
BREAKING: Gators Advance to NEPSAC Finals, Set to Face Vermont Academy Wildcats
March 8, 2025
English teacher Bradley Star and Administrative Associate Mark Sehnert enjoy some looking at photos of the gym and its use over the decades.
School Honors Thompson Gym
March 7, 2025
Former Head of School Emily C. Thompson breaks ground from the Gym, which is due to be demolished March 10.
School To Bid Farewell to Gym
March 3, 2025
Breaking: Temple Fair Wishes Good Luck to Community
Breaking: Temple Fair Wishes Good Luck to Community
February 7, 2025
“Hadestown” Touted as Top Upper School Musical
“Hadestown” Touted as Top Upper School Musical
April 3, 2025
Binyam Tsegai '26: In the Spotlight of 'Hadestown'
Binyam Tsegai ’26: In the Spotlight of ‘Hadestown’
March 4, 2025
Series: Inside Winterim Trips
Series: Inside Winterim Trips
February 26, 2025
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
January 29, 2025
Podcast: California Resident Heather Gates '13 on Wildfires
Podcast: California Resident Heather Gates ’13 on Wildfires
January 18, 2025
Mar 31, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; General view of the field prior to the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Lucrative Contracts and Stellar Players Hype Up Opening Week
April 18, 2025
Varsity Girls Cap Off Historic Season With Championship Win
Varsity Girls Cap Off Historic Season With Championship Win
April 17, 2025
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March Madness Without Mayhem: NCAA Mens Basketball Final Four Breakdown and Predictions
April 4, 2025
BREAKING: Girls' Basketball Wins NEPSAC
BREAKING: Girls’ Basketball Wins NEPSAC
March 9, 2025
BREAKING: Gators Advance to NEPSAC Finals, Set to Face Vermont Academy Wildcats
BREAKING: Gators Advance to NEPSAC Finals, Set to Face Vermont Academy Wildcats
March 8, 2025
The cast of crew of Hadestown take a bow.
Photos: Hadestown
April 1, 2025
Upper School Musical 'Hadestown' Provides a Fresh Take on Greek Myth
Upper School Musical ‘Hadestown’ Provides a Fresh Take on Greek Myth
March 4, 2025
Students Win 27 Scholastic Art Awards
Students Win 27 Scholastic Art Awards
February 5, 2025
The Romeo + Juliet playbill.
Sam Gold’s Romeo + Juliet Provides a Raunchy New Take on Shakespeare
January 7, 2025
Arts Education is Essential
Arts Education is Essential
December 3, 2024
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Editorial: Judicial Board Protects Student Voice

Editorial: Judicial Board Protects Student Voice

Gator Editorial Board • October 22, 2019
The Gator applauds all of the candidates, who courageously spoke in front of the entire Upper School.
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Pediatrician doctor is injecting vaccine to shoulder of baby - vaccination concept

Op-Ed: Antivaxers to Blame for Measles Resurgence

Ella Meranus, Writer • April 3, 2019
The number of confirmed measles cases from Jan. 1 to March 28 is approaching 400.
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Illustration by Michelle Levinger '19.

Op-Ed: Take a Stand Against Transgender Military Ban

Ella Meranus, Writer • February 1, 2019
This is the culmination of Trump's dehumanizing views.
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Editorial: Appreciating Winterim

Editorial: Appreciating Winterim

January 8, 2019
Be sure to say thank you to everyone involved in making this experience possible.
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Photo purchased by Bigstrock.com.

Op-Ed: Kavanaugh Confirmation a National Disgrace

Gabe Bryan, Writer • October 10, 2018
Everyone should feel embarrassed by the alleged sexual predator being pushed through. 
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blurred of hands holding businesspeople speech and speaking with microphones in seminar talking conference hall light with microphones and keynote. Speech is vocalized form of communication humans.

Op-Ed: Speak Truth to Power Amid Sexual Abuse Claims

Gabe Bryan, Writer • December 5, 2017
Nobody is above the law, and everyone should show common decency.
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Editorial: Students, Clean Up After Yourselves

Gator Editorial Board • October 31, 2017
Please, don't place the administration in a difficult and unpopular position.
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An NBA game at Boston's TD Banknorth Garden (home of the Boston Celtics). November 2007. ** Note: Slight blurriness, best at smaller sizes

With Hayward Injury, Celtics Season Uncertain

Alphonse Houndegla • October 30, 2017
In the team's Oct. 17 season opener, tragedy struck.
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PARIS FRANCE - OCT 3 2017: Man buying USA Today newspaper with socking title and photo at press kiosk about the 2017 Las Vegas Strip shooting in United States with about 60 fatalities and 527 injuries

Op-Ed: Past Time to Reexamine Gun Laws

Gabe Bryan, Writer • October 13, 2017
Change won’t happen without increased public outcry.
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Editorial: Tech Department Merits Praise

Editorial: Tech Department Merits Praise

Gator Editorial Board • September 27, 2017
While students enjoyed rest this summer, teachers worked hard to update systems.
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Fight Continues in Road to White House

Fight Continues in Road to White House

Ned Manus • February 1, 2016
front-runners in both parties struggle to wrap up their respective nominations.
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sex education handwritten with white chalk as a class or lecture topic on blackboard

The Problem with Abstinence-Only Sex Ed

Liam Johansson • December 11, 2015
Even in 2015, many of the nation's public schools are misinforming youth about reproductive and sexual health.
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