Guide to Midterm Elections 2022: Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State and Ballot Questions

Audrey Garon, News Managing Editor|November 7, 2022

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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

Students hustle to class in order to not break the new tardy policy. This year, a student receives an "excessive tardy" if they are late by more than 15 percent of a 55-minute class, equating to nine or more minutes late.

New tardy policy: a necessary development or unfair change?

Earlier this year, members of the Brookline Educators Union (BEU) helped gather signatures for a ballot initiative that would eliminate the 10th grade MCAS graduation requirement, which the union said is inequitable for students.

MTA moves to eliminate MCAS graduation requirement

From Tuesday, Nov. 14 until mid-December, Brookline Town Meeting will vote on which proposal, if any, to adopt in compliance with the MBTA Communities Act. The Act, which was adopted in January 2021, aims to promote compact housing near public transit to reduce car usage and energy consumption by increasing transit accessibility.

Town Meeting to vote on Brookline’s compliance with MBTA Communities Act

GRAPHIC BY GEO ELASMAR

Guide to the May 2 town election

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

Ed Wiser, pictured, works for Coastal Medical Transportation Systems as an EMT on Saturday nights.

Wiser brings EMT experience to the classroom

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Guide to Midterm Elections 2022: Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State and Ballot Questions