International Women’s Day 2019

Anna Dong, News Editor|March 8, 2019

March 8, 2019 is International Women’s Day; the global day has been occuring for 108 years. This year’s campaign theme is #BalanceforBetter.

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The Gender Equality club has a box set up in the atrium for period product donations. All contributions go to Rosie's Place, a women's shelter.

Gender Equality Club promotes period product drive to make menstrual hygiene equitable

During the Day of Racial Reform and Solidarity (DoRRS) in 2023, the speakers during the Telling Our Stories portion of the day, pictured above, read their speeches live, in front of an audience in the auditorium. This year, they will not. The new DoRRS format calls for pre-recorded speeches and class discussions after each speech.

Decision to pre-record DoRRS speeches sparks debate

Although unable to attend school in Brookline, exchange students still immerse themselves in American culture as much as possible.

Spanish exchange: Students share culture in spite of complications

Led by sophomores Mia Jones, Ishara Bhimani and Astrid Young, the Make-A-Wish Club hosts fundraising events to help grant "wishes" to terminally ill children.

Make-A-Wish Club uses fundraising to reach their goal of helping children

On Wednesday, Nov. 13, the Women in STEM Club held a bake sale to raise money for the Malala Fund.

Women in STEM Club bakes for change in women’s education

During the Day of Racial Reform and Solidarity (DoRRS) in 2023, the speakers during the Telling Our Stories portion of the day, pictured above, read their speeches live, in front of an audience in the auditorium. This year, they will not. The new DoRRS format calls for pre-recorded speeches and class discussions after each speech.

Decision to pre-record DoRRS speeches sparks debate

Sophomore and defender Jamie Magee fends off King Philip attackers in the girls soccer state quarter-finals match up. The girls varsity soccer team defeated King Philip Regional High School (King Philip) 2-0 on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Parsons Field, punching their ticket to the final four for the second straight year.

Girls varsity soccer secures their spot in the semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over King Philip

Boys varsity cross country won the MIAA State Championships on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Willard Park. After their win the team gathered to take pictures and celebrate a hard-fought season.

Boys varsity cross country wins State Championship

A potluck hosted by SASA to celebrate Diwali on Friday, Nov. 16 in the MLK room was attended students from the greater Boston area to build community. During the event, students participated in various activities including rangoli, an art form using colored powder.

SASA unites Boston teens for Diwali

The Brookline School Committee (BSC) convened on Thursday, Nov. 14. During the meeting, 20 community members spoke during the public comment periods about a student whose speech is expected to be played during the Day of Racial Reform and Solidarity (DoRRS) this December.

Controversy surrounds student speech at upcoming DoRRS

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International Women’s Day 2019