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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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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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President-elect Joe Biden and Vice Preisdnet-elect Kamala Harris during a 2019 campaign rally. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Op-Ed: Complacency Is Harmful Under Biden Administration

Kolja Westhues, Journalist • January 8, 2021
People need to hold their elected officials accountable, including President-Elect Joe Biden.
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Op-Ed: I’m a Conservative (There, I Said It)

Karly Hamilton, Editor-in-Chief • December 9, 2020
Unfortunately, I have found myself faced with situations where, as a young conservative, I do not feel safe voicing my opinion.
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders, two U.S. politicians who are self-proclaimed democratic socialists. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Op-Ed: Democratic Socialism Isn’t Socialism (And That’s Bad)

Kolja Westhues, Journalist • November 17, 2020
Self-proclaimed socialist politicians in U.S. government are almost never actually socialists.
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Photo by Carter Marks/Royals Media, courtesy of NSPA.

Students Respond to Election Results

Edan Zinn, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief • November 13, 2020
As news outlets continue to project electoral votes, conversation is striking up here.
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2008 US Electoral College Polling Map. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

How does the Electoral College Work?

Evan Michaeli, Outgoing Editor • November 12, 2020
Your questions about the United States Electoral College, answered.
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Illustration by Edan Zinn '23.

Q&A: Election Day Aftermath

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor • November 4, 2020
Students and faculty share thoughts about the Presidential Election.
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Students Criticize First Presidential Debate

October 6, 2020
Students from both sides of the aisle criticized the event.
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Op-Ed: Is the United States Truly Exceptional?

Kolja Westhues, Journalist • May 18, 2020
From aiding foreign coups to ineffective healthcare, the country is not all it's cracked up to be.
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Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia commons.

Op-Ed: My Concerns with Biden’s Candidacy

Kolja Westhues, Journalist • March 12, 2020
I’m shocked and dismayed.
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Head-to-Head: Student Politics

Head-to-Head: Student Politics

Karly Hamilton and Kolja Westhues • March 2, 2020
A Republican and a Socialist debate the Democratic primaries.
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Op-Ed: The Democratic Path to the White House

George Purdy, Writer • March 1, 2020
Although the current outlook for Democrats is pretty grim, they still have one promising path to reach the White House.
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