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Middle Schoolers Spread Environmental Awareness
May 11, 2023
Location of where students board for this years prom, Rowes Wharf.
Q&A: Prom-goers to Seas the Night
May 9, 2023
Jared Smith teaches Owen Williams 23 during chemistry.
The Legacy of Science Teacher Jared Smith
May 3, 2023
Maddie Pogoda ’25 and Math Lab Tutor Stanley Szwartz discuss a problem.
Stanley Szwartz: The Man Behind the Math Lab
April 26, 2023
Police personnel stand outside the entrance to the New York Criminal Court during the arraignment of Former President Donald Trump. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Community Reacts to Trump’s Indictment
April 26, 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
Teachers and administrators recently announced the closure of the solarium, after repeated warnings to students to keep the space neat and clean during Upper School lunch.  
Closed: Solarium Left a Mess
May 15, 2023
A display of past yearbooks supplied by the School.
What Happened to Desktop Publishing?
May 11, 2023
The Summer Reading bracket outside the library.
Students to Choose Summer Reading
April 12, 2023
A model of the set for the US Musical. Photo by Evan Michaeli
Get Tickets for Upper School Musical
February 22, 2023
Gamble 23, Nielsen 23 to Join Division I Athletic Teams
Gamble ’23, Nielsen ’23 to Join Division I Athletic Teams
January 25, 2023
Summer in Newport attracts several boaters in the waters of Brenton Cove. Photo Courtesy of Evan Michaeli.
Op-Ed: Top Uncommon U.S. Summer Vacations
June 1, 2023
Former President Donald Trump meets with Governor DeSantis in the White House.
Op-Ed: Republican Hypocrisy at All-Time High
May 31, 2023
Isar II power plant at work. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Op-Ed: Germany, a Pioneer in the Nuclear-Free Era
May 9, 2023
Taking an exam. Photo purchased from BigStock.com.
Op-Ed: As Finals Rapidly Approach, Self-Care is Key
May 3, 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Op-Ed: Florida’s Bills are Unacceptable
April 21, 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
IMOCA Boats lined up at the dock in Newport, Rhode Island during the stopover for The Ocean Race. Photo Courtesy of Evan Michaeli.
The Ocean Race: Sailing Toward a Greener Future
May 30, 2023
People ride in the underground in Boston, commonly refereed to as the T. The metro Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) operates heavy-rail, light-rail and bus transit services in the Boston metropolitan area.
Tackling Public Transit in Massachusetts
May 25, 2023
History teacher Ted Barker-Hook engaging with his students. Photo by David Barron.
World History II Explores the Purpose of Education
May 24, 2023
Fans unfurl a Boston Strong banner during the 2013 Red Sox World Series Parade. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Ten Years Later, We Remain Boston Strong
April 19, 2023
A rotating globe shows the carbon monoxide output around the world. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Pollution: Undermining Our Planet’s Health
February 8, 2023
Photos: Week of May 25
May 31, 2023
Class of 1973 Embarks on Nostalgic Campus Tour
Class of 1973 Embarks on Nostalgic Campus Tour
May 24, 2023
Education of Our Educators: Peter Slaski
Education of Our Educators: Peter Slaski
May 23, 2023
Madeleine Pogoda, 25, works on her Journalism article.
Photos: Week of May 4
May 18, 2023
Artificial Intelligence: Beyond the Buzzword
Artificial Intelligence: Beyond the Buzzword
May 16, 2023
Class of 1973 Embarks on Nostalgic Campus Tour
Class of 1973 Embarks on Nostalgic Campus Tour
May 24, 2023
Education of Our Educators: Peter Slaski
Education of Our Educators: Peter Slaski
May 23, 2023
Artificial Intelligence: Beyond the Buzzword
Artificial Intelligence: Beyond the Buzzword
May 16, 2023
GNN: Devorah Heitner, Students and Screens
GNN: Devorah Heitner, Students and Screens
May 5, 2023
GNN: Spring Sports Update
GNN: Spring Sports Update
May 1, 2023
Photos: Week of May 25
May 31, 2023
Madeleine Pogoda, 25, works on her Journalism article.
Photos: Week of May 4
May 18, 2023
Sophia Bruno 23 discusses her schedule with Mr. Szwartz.
Photos: Week of Apr. 3
April 19, 2023
Audrey Pontiff 24 working on her Science homework.
Photos: Week of Mar. 27
April 4, 2023
Photos: Backstage Memories at Something Rotten
Photos: Backstage Memories at ‘Something Rotten’
March 11, 2023
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
Athletic Director Brett Kelly leads the fall commitment ceremony for students.
Q&A: Brett Kelly Reflects on First Year as Athletic Director
May 23, 2023
GNN: Spring Sports Update
GNN: Spring Sports Update
May 1, 2023
V. Boys Lax Gears Up for Season Opener
V. Boys Lax Gears Up for Season Opener
April 21, 2023
Ultimate Frisbee Reinstated as Physical Education Activity
Ultimate Frisbee Reinstated as Physical Education Activity
April 13, 2023
Coach Dan Hurley speaks out before team departs for the Final Four - Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Op-Ed: UConn Conquers Men’s March Madness
April 12, 2023
Aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Netflix Docuseries Captures Boston Marathon Manhunt
May 23, 2023
Evil Dead Rise: is Horror on the Brink of Artistic Standstill?
Evil Dead Rise: is Horror on the Brink of Artistic Standstill?
May 18, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
The New Winnie-the-Pooh Horror Movie is Horrendous
May 2, 2023
A poster for thee Super Mario Bros. Movie. Photo provided by Wikimedia Commons.
Super Mario Movie Smashes Expectations
April 19, 2023
Infographic: The Powerful Psychology of Arts Education
Infographic: The Powerful Psychology of Arts Education
April 13, 2023
Aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Netflix Docuseries Captures Boston Marathon Manhunt
May 23, 2023
A poster for thee Super Mario Bros. Movie. Photo provided by Wikimedia Commons.
Super Mario Movie Smashes Expectations
April 19, 2023
Album cover courtesy of Apple Records.
Album Review: The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’
February 23, 2023
Album cover courtesy of Columbia Records.
Album Review: Billy Joel’s ‘The Stranger’
February 23, 2023
Rihanna performs live in Paris in 2011.
Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up” Honors Chadwick Boseman’s Life
February 16, 2023
Karl Lagerfields designs on display by the windows of a Berlin shop. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Op-Ed: Outfits Are the Cat’s Meow at the Met Gala
May 31, 2023
Photos Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Poll: Which Cat Outfit at the Met Gala was Better?
May 3, 2023
Screen with ChatGPT chat with AI or artificial intelligence. Man search for information using artificial intelligence chatbot.
No, AI Shouldn’t be Banned in School
April 21, 2023
Baden Howard 24 enjoys some free time in the Innovation Space.
Q&A: Incoming Senate President Baden Howard
April 13, 2023
National World Parkinsons Day Raises Awareness
National World Parkinson’s Day Raises Awareness
April 11, 2023
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Therapy, while rough and very emotionally draining at times, has helped drastically. I look into the mirror, and Im 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, Executive 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, Executive 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.
Read Story
Photo purchased from Bigstock.com.

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

Evan Michaeli, Executive 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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