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The Cypress

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The Cypress

The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress

The South Asian Student Alliance (SASA)  recently established Diwali as a category one holiday and is currently planning various events for the south Asian community at the high school.
SASA creates an outcome-oriented community
Suyon Lee, Staff Writer • March 26, 2025

The smack of a bat in a cricket game. The crinkle of a chip bag. A Bollywood tune. These are a few of the sounds you might hear when walking past a South Asian Student Alliance...

The Ambassadors Program holds various events throughout the year where new students and their ambassadors bond and get to know each other.
Ambassadors Program builds bonds with new students
Talia Hsieh, Staff Writer • March 25, 2025

Stepping into a new school can be overwhelming, but doing it in an entirely different country may be even more terrifying. The Ambassadors Program aims to help international...

Spend more time doomscrolling, it's good for you.
Consume as much brainrot as possible
Dylan Hatchett, Opinions Editor • March 25, 2025
Open your phone. It’s right there, sitting in your pocket. Go on, pick it up. You know you want to. Sitting in class? Need to bump a scroll? It’s right there—a window
Since custodians and cafeteria workers play such a big role in running the school day-to-day, Contributing Writer Sophia Neer argues that we should try to build better relationships with them.
Custodians are vital to our community
Sophia Neer, Contributing Writer • March 20, 2025
The art program at Boston Childrens Hospital helps make the experience better for long term patients. Programs like this one have inspired similar initiatives across the medical community.
The art of healing at the Boston Children’s Hospital
Simon Dolev, Arts Editor • March 28, 2025

Families passing through the vibrant corridors of Boston Children’s Hospital linger to admire bright paintings and colorful displays, a refreshing contrast to the stark...

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The high school held its annual Day of Racial Reform and Solidarity (DoRRS) on Tuesday, Jan. 28, nearly two months after its originally planned date of Dec. 3, 2024. The day went forward despite postponement, debates over its format and controversy surrounding one of its student speakers.

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The high school held its annual Day of Racial Reform and Solidarity (DoRRS) on Tuesday, Jan. 28, nearly two months after its originally planned date of Dec. 3, 2024. The day went forward despite postponement, debates over its format and controversy surrounding one of its student speakers. Read the whole story at the link in our bio. ✍️ Marco Neer and Geo Elasmar 📸 Marco Neer
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December 18th advent calendar 🎉🌲🎁
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December 11th: what’s your favorite holiday song? 🎶🌲⭐️
December 11th: what’s your favorite holiday song? 🎶🌲⭐️
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Another day, another advent calendar… December 10th: do you believe in Santa? 🧑‍🎄🌲🎁
Another day, another advent calendar… December 10th: do you believe in Santa? 🧑‍🎄🌲🎁
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December 9th advent calendar: what’s your favorite holiday movie!? 🌲🎁⭐️
December 9th advent calendar: what’s your favorite holiday movie!? 🌲🎁⭐️
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Senior and captain Jack Fitzgerald, who has diligently been working to recover
from a torn meniscus, said he hopes to leave a lasting legacy on the high school wrestling program.
Jack Fitzgerald wrestles through season-changing injury
Brendan Bottiglieri, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025

Senior and captain Jack Fitzgerald is on a mission to leave his mark on wrestling at the high school. In his final season in the program, Fitzgerald seeks to face every challenge...

Junior Harry Flint has found enormous success on the track team this winter season, currently ranked as the number one junior in Massachusettes for the 600 meter event.
Harry Flint pushes past his competition meter by meter
James Carr, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025

Early mornings, long practices, and hot asphalt. Track is a physically demanding sport that requires the utmost perseverance. Luckily for junior Harry Flint, this mentality...

Senior Shayna Chin [right], has committed to play Division III ice hockey at UMass Boston.
Shayna Chin passes the puck to UMass Boston
Ajan Sharma, Staff Writer • March 21, 2025

Since lacing her skates for the first time, senior Shayna Chin has worked tirelessly on and off the ice, constantly pursuing her dream of playing hockey at the next level....

Crossing the Quad: March crossword
Crossing the Quad: March crossword
Geo Elasmar, Editor-in-Chief • March 12, 2025
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