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Cover photo of the original Thompson Gymnasium under construction in 1968.
Spring Sports Bring Uncertainty Without Thompson Gymnasium
February 20, 2025
Robotics Team Ends Season With Success at Regionals
Robotics Team Ends Season With Success at Regionals
February 12, 2025
Photos: Temple Fair Wishes Good Luck to Community
Photos: Temple Fair Wishes Good Luck to Community
February 7, 2025
School Temple Fair to Celebrate The Year of the Snake
School Temple Fair to Celebrate The Year of the Snake
February 4, 2025
Jason Craige Harris, delivering his keynote speech.
20th Bissell Grogan Symposium Tackles Civil Discourse
January 29, 2025
The event poster, created by Ady Jaeckel '25.
Senior Class Hosts Valentine’s Fundraiser
February 11, 2025
Celebrating Black History Month.
School Celebrates Black Innovation
February 4, 2025
Mary Wang '26 after the competition.
Mary Wang ’26 Wins ESU Shakespeare Competition
January 8, 2025
Ady Jaeckel '25 builds a bicycle with Middle School student.
Building Bikes for Service Project
December 5, 2024
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Newsroom Closed Until Dec. 2
November 25, 2024
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.
Editorial Cartoon: It’s Snow Laughing Matter this Winter
February 7, 2025
President Trump's Executive Orders.
Trump’s First Moves During Second Term: Bold or Risky?
January 31, 2025
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Trump Finesses Another Win
January 19, 2025
Students Shëina Registre '26, Shyla Fernandes '25, Kaylee RIvera '25, Amelia Bowman '25, Bayaan Jones '26, Adrian Houndegla '26 and chaperone Jessica Christian before their first day of conferences.
NAIS Apologizes for Antisemitism: Enough is Enough
January 18, 2025
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What’s Next for Canada After Trudeau’s Resignation?
January 16, 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
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
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
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
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Inside The Classroom: Bad Women
December 3, 2024
GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ II (Brimmer vs. British International School of Boston)
GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ II (Brimmer vs. British International School of Boston)
February 21, 2025
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Series: Inside Winterim Trips
February 13, 2025
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GNN Live: V. Girls Basketball Championship (Brimmer vs. Montrose)
February 13, 2025
GNN LIVE: V. Girls’ and V. Boys’ Double-Header
GNN LIVE: V. Girls’ and V. Boys’ Double-Header
February 10, 2025
GNN: Young V. Girls' Basketball Team Shines
GNN: Young V. Girls’ Basketball Team Shines
February 8, 2025
GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ II (Brimmer vs. British International School of Boston)
GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ II (Brimmer vs. British International School of Boston)
February 21, 2025
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GNN Live: V. Girls Basketball Championship (Brimmer vs. Montrose)
February 13, 2025
GNN LIVE: V. Girls’ and V. Boys’ Double-Header
GNN LIVE: V. Girls’ and V. Boys’ Double-Header
February 10, 2025
GNN: Young V. Girls' Basketball Team Shines
GNN: Young V. Girls’ Basketball Team Shines
February 8, 2025
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GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ II Basketball (Brimmer vs. Covenant Christian Academy)
February 5, 2025
Photos: Temple Fair Wishes Good Luck to Community
Photos: Temple Fair Wishes Good Luck to Community
February 7, 2025
Jason Craige Harris, delivering his keynote speech.
Photos: 20th Grogan Humanities Symposium
January 15, 2025
The Puffs get their special item.
Photos: Puffs
November 19, 2024
Photos: V. Cross Country Boys Win Third Consecutive Race
Photos: V. Cross Country Boys Win Third Consecutive Race
September 27, 2024
Team Captains Lucas Williams 25' and Christoph Kasper 25' congregate with BTA and refs before match.
Photos: V. Boys Soccer vs BTA
September 20, 2024
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Series: Inside Winterim Trips
February 13, 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
Andrew Flint Dispels Stuttering Myths
Andrew Flint Dispels Stuttering Myths
December 2, 2024
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Ryan Hurst Casts Ballot for the First Time
November 6, 2024
Osa Idada '25: The Big Man
Osa Idada ’25: The Big Man
February 20, 2025
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V. Girls’ Basketball Wins First Championship Since 2002
February 14, 2025
Feb 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) is defended by Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Luka Doncic is Out: Biggest Trade in NBA History?
February 11, 2025
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Fox sports presenter Terry Bradshaw (L) interviews Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (R) during the championship trophy presentation after the Eagles' game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Super Bowl LIX: Chiefs and Eagles Clash Again for the Lombardi
February 8, 2025
Coach Sims instructs his team.
Varsity Girls’ Basketball Racks Up Wins In Championship Pursuit
January 31, 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
Illustration designed with Canva. Movie poster courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
“Heretic:” A24 Strikes Again!
November 14, 2024
Nassim at the Huntington Calderwood Pavilion.
Nassim: A Universal Play
November 6, 2024
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Therapy, while rough and very emotionally draining at times, has helped drastically. I look into the mirror, and I'm starting to see a more hopeful reflection staring back at me. Jackson Ostrowski

Op-Ed: Living with Body Image Issues

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor • May 26, 2021
Down I went into the rabbit hole of counting calories and working out every second I had a free moment. It was a spiraling tunnel of misery.
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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

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor • March 2, 2021
It is important to be aware of unrealistic expectations and acknowledge that no two people will live the same life.
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Dustin Pedroia. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Op-Ed: Dustin Pedroia Retires

Evan Michaeli, Outgoing Editor • February 23, 2021
After 14 years on the Red Sox, Pedroia recently announced his retirement.
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Families are spending more time with each other, due to the pandemic. Illustration by Karly Hamilton '21. Concept inspired by: (https://www.vecteezy.com/vector-art/208237-family-on-dinner-table).

Op-Ed: Pandemic Changes Family Dynamics

Karly Hamilton • February 18, 2021
The pandemic has shifted the way we interact with others.
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Illustration by Tyler Stephanon '24.

Op-Ed: Mental Health During COVID-19

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor • February 16, 2021
It is incredibly important to make mental health a priority during the pandemic.
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Photo illustration by Edan Zinn '23.

Op-Ed: Minority Representation Requires Accurate Portrayal

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor • February 9, 2021
Accurate representation is needed when writing minority characters in books, television shows, and movies.
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Throughout the ages, Americans have loved to hate Russian villains on the silver screen.

Op-Ed: Hollywood, Stop Demonizing and Stereotyping Russians

Natalie Kozhemiakin, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief • February 4, 2021
I continue to feel frustrated by popular culture, which demonizes anything Russian.
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Kamala Harris oath of office. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Op-Ed: A Historic Inauguration Ushers in Hope

Evan Michaeli, Outgoing Editor • February 3, 2021
Amid the raging twin pandemics, this inauguration is a beacon of light at the end of the tunnel.
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Cars parked in the gym parking lot. Photo illustration by Edan Zinn '23.

Op-Ed: Learning to Drive During COVID-19

Marlie Kass, Outgoing Arts Editor • January 29, 2021
Learning to drive looks different this year, but I am still excited to get behind the wheel.
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Sophia Spring '22 receives a PCR test.

Op-Ed: Weekly Testing Will Keep Campus Safe

Nico Jaffer, Outgoing Sports Editor • January 19, 2021
Weekly COVID testing for students and faculty is a great way to keep campus safe.
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Photo purchased from Bigstock.com.

Op-Ed: What Georgia’s Runoffs Mean for Change

Evan Michaeli, Outgoing Editor • January 19, 2021
This election made clear that if you care about something, standing up for it can make a difference
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Grace Papas examines LBGTQ+ relationships. Photo purchased from Bigstock.com.

Op-Ed: Stop Romanticizing LGBTQ+ Relationships

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor • January 14, 2021
We need to build conversations around making queer people feel safe and confident—no matter their relationship status.
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