Science resource aid serves as backbone for lab preparations
Nina Rogers, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Do you actually know who sets up the labs for your science class? A hint: it is probably not your science teacher. Vedha Nathan, the high school’s resident science resource aid, has been working diligently at the school for the past two years. Her position is vital; without Nathan’s work, mo...
School introduces Day of Healthy Relationships
Yuen Ting Chow, News Editor
February 13, 2019
Filed under News
According to a student survey, one in five female identifying students at the high school have experienced sexual contact against their will. Having noted the abundance of unhealthy relationships both at the high school and in society, student peer leaders, the Students Against Human Trafficking ...
School Committee oversees critical decisions
Nick Cloney, News Editor
February 13, 2019
Filed under News
The superintendent is the head of the Brookline school system. That information is common knowledge. But who hires the superintendent? Who manages issues like school expansion projects and budgeting for all of Brookline’s public schools? The answer to that question is much less well-known. The Br...
Brookline staff rallies to raise awareness for Brookline School Staff Children’s Center
Yuen Ting Chow, News Editor
January 23, 2019
“If it’s possible to fall in love with a childcare center, then with BSSCC, it was love at first sight,” reads a sign in the atrium during the Brookline School Staff Children’s Center’s (BSSCC) rally. On Wednesday, Jan. 16, a rally was held to raise awareness for BSSCC and its unique curri...
Community comes together to recognize Martin Luther King Jr.
Natalie Jew, Longform Managing Editor
January 20, 2019
As the choir started singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” known as the “Black National Anthem,” by James Weldon Johnson, students settled down to listen. On Jan. 17, students walked into the Schluntz Gymnasium for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. assembly. “Today we celebrated Dr. Martin ...
A wave of uncertainty hits in the wake of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s death
Natalie Jew, Longform Managing Editor
January 11, 2019
Filed under In-Depth, News, Showcase
On Oct. 2, 2018, Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappeared after going into the Saudi Arabia consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. It was believed that after an interrogation he was left dismembered, and while Turkish investigators have concluded his death, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Moh...
Copy Center helps students gain valuable working experience
Jeremiah Levy, Staff Writer
January 11, 2019
Filed under News
Papers rustle across the table, some falling to the floor in the commotion of moving people. People flow in and out carrying pamphlets and handouts, while a witty director oversees the operation with care. This is not a description of a scene from “The Office,” but rather that of the Copy Center....
Length of commute affects student lifestyle
Renata Shen, News Editor
January 10, 2019
Filed under News
A 5:30 a.m. alarm, three minute walk to the bus stop, 10 minute wait for the bus and a 50 minute ride. To students who live near the school, this commute may seem unfathomable. But for students from South Brookline and other nearby towns, these trips are a routine part of daily life. Commuting to and ...
Brookline Educators Union begins contract negotiations
Cassidy Washburn, Regulars Managing Editor
January 9, 2019
Filed under News
Twelve-hour work days, unfair firing of teachers and unpaid professional development days: thanks to the Brookline Educators Union (BEU), educators don’t have to worry about these. The BEU fights for the best interests of Brookline educators. These include fair pay, free blocks for class preparation a...
Student political activists stand up to make a difference
Madison Sklaver, Longform Editor
January 8, 2019
“Students doing what they can to get involved in politics and general issues that are being faced by the country and the world at large.” That is how junior Simon Grossman defines student political activism. There are many student political activists who are willing to speak up and make a difference at the hig...
Long-term substitutes take on challenging but essential roles
Anoushka Mallik, Staff Writer
January 7, 2019
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Having a substitute teacher for one day can be tough, but imagine having one for a semester or longer. There are certain life experiences that require teachers to need long-term substitutes, but it can take a toll on teachers and their students. Math teacher Marika Alibhai had two substitutes while she was ou...
Immigrant students tackle college applications by seeking out resources
Muriel Statman, Opinions Editor
January 4, 2019
It’s common knowledge among high school students that the college application process is extremely stressful. What is not always considered, however, is how this process might feel for those who are not only new to the application process but to the United States as well. Students who are new ...
