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L: Director of DEIB Jessica Christian poses with Nydia Comenzo '27, Gloria Laurenza '29, Sari Cooper '29, and Nahla Criswell '29.
A Day of Connection: AISNE Students of Color Conference
April 30, 2026
The Gators earned its most impressive showing ever at the annual Private School Journalism Association's Portfolio Contest.
Three Gator Journalists Win Top National Writing Honors
April 21, 2026
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Upper School Senate to Host Elections on Friday
April 16, 2026
Illustration of a phone that, under the newly proposed legislation, would not be permitted for student use during the public school day.
BREAKING: Proposed State Phone Restrictions Won’t Impact Brimmer
April 9, 2026
Assistant Head of School Carl Coombs addresses the Middle School during 2025 Commencement exercises.
Coombs Selected to National Leadership Institute Faculty
March 5, 2026
Photo illustration. From left, Editor-in-Chief Rachael Rosenberg '27, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief Edward Flint '26, Sports Editor Gabe Cohen '26, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief Mary Wang '26, adviser David Cutler, and Incoming Editor-in-Chief Tavio Mares-Van Praag '26 look on at The Gator during the final class period for graduating seniors, before they go off for projects.
Inside the Newsroom: The End of an Era
April 24, 2026
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Newsroom Closed for Spring Break
March 12, 2026
The lunches in contention from the championship.
Kitchen Hosts Sweet 16 Lunch Bracket — Championship Winner!
March 9, 2026
Cole Esrick ’29 draws on a horse. 
Photos: Lunar New Year, 2026
March 3, 2026
Help Us Grow to 500 Followers on Instagram and X/Twitter
Help Us Grow to 500 Followers on Instagram and X/Twitter
March 2, 2026
Then-Newton City Councilman Jake Auchincloss delivers the keynote address for for the 15th Annual HUmanities Symposium
Two Months In, U.S.–Iran Conflict Yields Few Gains, Mounting Costs
April 23, 2026
Finally, after a historic winter things are starting to warm up.
Editorial Cartoon: Spring has Sprung
April 21, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump attends a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 2, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
The Trump Administration Can’t Hide From the American People
March 4, 2026
Head of School Judith Guild makes a statement by signing onto the affirmation statement on Student Press Freedom Day.
Editorial: Head of School Signs Press Freedom Affirmation Statement
February 26, 2026
Bad Bunny didn’t just rock halftime—he united America by proving our country’s real ‘official language’ is music, and it speaks to everyone.
Bad Bunny Unites America Through Music
February 14, 2026
Finally, after a historic winter things are starting to warm up.
Editorial Cartoon: Spring has Sprung
April 21, 2026
Head of School Judith Guild makes a statement by signing onto the affirmation statement on Student Press Freedom Day.
Editorial: Head of School Signs Press Freedom Affirmation Statement
February 26, 2026
We wish to thank our amazing maintenance team! (Designed with Canva).
Editorial: SNOw Problem Too Big, Thanks to Maintenance
February 4, 2026
Editorial: A Legacy Beyond Words
Editorial: A Legacy Beyond Words
November 23, 2025
Editorial: Summer Improvements Bring Upgrades for Learning
Editorial: Summer Improvements Bring Upgrades for Learning
October 3, 2025
Editorial Cartoon: Brimmer Excels Amid "Mayhem"
Editorial Cartoon: Brimmer Excels Amid “Mayhem”
May 6, 2025
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
The cover of Austin Austin Hsiao’s upcoming book, The Last Tale of the City: After an asteroid threatens to destroy their species, a defeated political candidate descends into delusion, convinced their rival’s existence is somehow causing the impending apocalypse. Designed with Canva.
Humans of Brimmer: Austin Hsiao ’27 Turns Art Into Business
April 23, 2026
Videography teacher Eric Neudel talks to students last year about his experience in the field.
Humans of Brimmer: Eric Neudel on Documenting Human Connection
April 17, 2026
Pete Slaski poses for a photo as he prepares for his next class.
The Math Wing Feels Whole Again
March 11, 2026
Nikka Souza practices on his one-wheel.
Riding the Edge
March 11, 2026
From back, Outdoor Education Coordinator Ted Barker-Hook, Brooks Neufeld '26, Ethan Qiang '26, Edward Flint '26, and Sebastian Velastegui '26 hike Bald Peak in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Outdoor Ed: Hiking, Leadership, and New Experiences
March 3, 2026
Boys lacrosse is 2-2 for the season.
GNN: Boys Lacrosse Opens 2-2, Best Start in Recent Memory
April 28, 2026
GNN: Where Do Seniors See Themselves in Ten Years?
GNN: Where Do Seniors See Themselves in Ten Years?
April 24, 2026
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Monte Turner ’27 Wins Presidential Election
April 22, 2026
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Sounds of The Swamp: EMOTIONS by Nine Vicious
April 14, 2026
Young Founders Hub: How Young Entrepreneurs Can Leverage AI
Young Founders Hub: How Young Entrepreneurs Can Leverage AI
April 9, 2026
Boys lacrosse is 2-2 for the season.
GNN: Boys Lacrosse Opens 2-2, Best Start in Recent Memory
April 28, 2026
GNN: Where Do Seniors See Themselves in Ten Years?
GNN: Where Do Seniors See Themselves in Ten Years?
April 24, 2026
Windston Leguntus ’26 drives to the basket for an a layup.
GNN Live: Winter Sports Award Assembly
April 8, 2026
GNN: Spring Sports Preview
GNN: Spring Sports Preview
April 7, 2026
Rohan Muni '28 interviews a friend from Dubai, Omar, who wished to withhold his last name.
BREAKING: Civilians in Middle East Share Experiences Under Threat of Airstrikes
March 1, 2026
Charlotte Wolfstich (Ursula), Isaac Morris (Flotsam), and Verdant Morris (Jetsam) perform a scene.
Photos: ‘The Little Mermaid’
March 12, 2026
Cam Thornton ’27 has tough drive to the basket.
Photos: V. Boys Defeats Dexter Southfield (61-40)
February 19, 2026
Elliana Barros '30 catches the ball at the top of the key.
Photos: V. Girls Fall to Dexter Southfield (67-51)
February 12, 2026
Winston Leguntus ’26 drives for a floating lay-up.
Photos: V. Boys Fall to St. Andrew’s (66-53)
January 29, 2026
Former Gator journalists Sophia Spring ‘22 and Zakkai Mares Van-Praag '22 perform together.
Photos: Coffee House 2025
January 13, 2026
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Monte Turner ’27 Wins Presidential Election
April 22, 2026
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Sounds of The Swamp: EMOTIONS by Nine Vicious
April 14, 2026
Young Founders Hub: How Young Entrepreneurs Can Leverage AI
Young Founders Hub: How Young Entrepreneurs Can Leverage AI
April 9, 2026
Frozen door due to the blizzard.
BREAKING: Campus Snow Removal Update with Facilities Manager Tom Bray
February 23, 2026
Stanley Szwartz attends New York Comic Con with his brother Joe, niece Sydney and son Sam.
From Lesson Plans to Film and Comic Book Projects
February 22, 2026
Corey Sims '30 surveys the court.
‘We Know We Can Compete’: Girls V1 Gain Confidence for Next Season
April 15, 2026
Winston Leguntus ’26 drives for a floating lay-up.
Varsity I Boys Basketball Sets Sights on Future After NEPSAC Near-Miss
April 14, 2026
The team poses for a picture together after the win. Photo courtesy of Leo Latino '28.
BREAKING: Boys Lacrosse Battles to 5–4 Victory in Season Opener
April 7, 2026
Coach Bonfiglio and Coach Erin Woodbury lead the huddle.
Building the Future: Varsity II Girls’ Basketball Shines in Debut Season
April 2, 2026
Andrew Flint '26 releases a stone onto the ice.
Varsity Curling Ends Season with Another Bonspiel Victory
March 10, 2026
Cartoon of Ursula in The Little Mermaid.
Go Under the Sea at The Little Mermaid
March 5, 2026
Students Win 9 Scholastic Art Awards
Students Win 9 Scholastic Art Awards
February 25, 2026
Album Review: Madison Beer's Locket
Album Review: Madison Beer’s Locket
February 11, 2026
Photo by Rama Duwaji; New York Mayor’s Office (listed as author), via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Rama Duwaji: NYC’s First Lady Redefines Political Style
February 4, 2026
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The Soundtrack of Brimmer: A Look at This Year’s Spotify Wrapped
December 16, 2025
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