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The Cypress

Erica O'Mahony has been a spanish teacher for six years, and she recently became the faculty liaison for the Brookline Innovation Fund.
Q&A: Erica O’Mahony, faculty liaison for the Brookline Innovation Fund
Kiran Bhatia, Business Manager • December 3, 2024

Erica O’Mahony is a Spanish teacher at the high school, where she has taught since 2018. Last year, O’Mahony became the faculty liaison for the Brookline Innovation Fund,...

The first Race Reels of the year was held at the Brookline Teen Center and was centered on Indigenous culture to commemorate Native American Heritage Month.
First student-led Race Reels delivers films by Indigenous producers
Leena Bhandari Cordoba, Staff Writer • December 2, 2024

Indigenous culture was prominently featured at “Race Reels,” a movie watching event showcasing protagonists of color, organized by juniors Elise Kutka and Aviv Schwab-Jacobson...

The Brookline Computer Science Initiative, pictured above, is not only a club where students can enhance their programming skills, but also a supportive network. The club meets every X-block.
Brookline Computer Science Initiative creates opportunities for aspiring programmers
Annie Shi, Staff Writer • December 1, 2024

With the aroma of pizza and the sound of chatter filling the room, the pressure of the tough competition slowly fades. After a challenging competition that tested their skills...

Everything by Ezra: MCAS repeal is a defeat, not a victory, for social justice
Everything by Ezra: MCAS repeal is a defeat, not a victory, for social justice
Ezra Kleinbaum, Opinions Managing Editor • December 2, 2024
This month, Massachusetts voters elected to eliminate the 10th grade Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) graduation requirement. The Massachusetts Teachers
The recent cancellation of Shai Davidai's planned talk for members of the Jewish Student Union represents the high school's favoring of comfort and security over controversial conversations.
The high school is coddling our minds
Dylan Brody, Contributing Writer • November 22, 2024
Maria Udalova and Alec Lebovitz, a Town Meeting and Advisory Committee member, hold up their
warrant article at town hall after collecting numerous signatures in favor of nuclear disarmament.
Working on warrant articles as a high schooler
Maria Udalova, Contributing Writer • November 21, 2024
Cutting, tying and gluing galore! Eagerly, students enter the club classroom to continue on their projects of creating new and unique pieces of jewelry.
The Jewlery Club bedazzles
Aleida Méndez-Sippen, Staff Writer • November 25, 2024

In the well-lit and quiet room, Jewelry Club’s members craft and chat away. The natural light glitters off the beads and charms, all of which are spread across a table....

Reporters swarm around Spiker (Calista Garms) and Sponge (Sophia Thompson), all asking pressing inquiries about the peach.
The Freshman play is just peachy
Flannery Poon, News Managing Editor • November 21, 2024
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The start of The Cypress advent calendar 🎁🌟🌲… more coming throughout the rest of December!
The start of The Cypress advent calendar 🎁🌟🌲… more coming throughout the rest of December!
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HALLOWEEN IS ANYA MIND Did you have a good Halloween?
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Happy Halloween!!!🎃 👻 

Which costume was your favorite?!
Happy Halloween!!!🎃 👻 

Which costume was your favorite?!
Happy Halloween!!!🎃 👻 

Which costume was your favorite?!
Happy Halloween!!!🎃 👻 

Which costume was your favorite?!
Happy Halloween!!!🎃 👻 

Which costume was your favorite?!
Happy Halloween!!!🎃 👻 

Which costume was your favorite?!
Happy Halloween!!!🎃 👻 

Which costume was your favorite?!
Happy Halloween!!!🎃 👻 

Which costume was your favorite?!
Happy Halloween!!!🎃 👻 

Which costume was your favorite?!
Happy Halloween!!!🎃 👻 

Which costume was your favorite?!
Happy Halloween!!!🎃 👻 Which costume was your favorite?!
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SEND IN YOUR CLIPS NOW-> PLAYOFF SEASON IS UPON US
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1st & 2nd Clip from @jgms88
SEND IN YOUR CLIPS NOW-> PLAYOFF SEASON IS UPON US . . . 1st & 2nd Clip from @jgms88
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BOYS VARISTY SOCCER TAKES DOWN 20 SEED NEEDHAM 2-0👋👋👋👋 THE FELLAS GET THE HOME DUB FOR THE SENIORS
BOYS VARISTY SOCCER TAKES DOWN 20 SEED NEEDHAM 2-0👋👋👋👋 THE FELLAS GET THE HOME DUB FOR THE SENIORS
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Have a great idea for a Cypress article but don’t have the time to write it? Tell us! Click the link in our bio to fill out a form and you might see your idea in the paper!
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Special schedule for this week! (Week of 9/3)
Special schedule for this week! (Week of 9/3)
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Read more about Equity in Art on thecypressonline.com!
Read more about Equity in Art on thecypressonline.com!
Read more about Equity in Art on thecypressonline.com!
Read more about Equity in Art on thecypressonline.com!
Read more about Equity in Art on thecypressonline.com!
Read more about Equity in Art on thecypressonline.com!
Read more about Equity in Art on thecypressonline.com!
Read more about Equity in Art on thecypressonline.com!
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AP EXAM SCHEDULE- graphic by Marcus Peng
AP EXAM SCHEDULE- graphic by Marcus Peng
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The Unified Basketball team practices in the Schluntz Gym, in order to prepare for upcoming games. Throughout the fall season, they play other Unified Basketball teams in the Bay State Conference.
Unified Basketball brings the court together
Valentina Coj, Staff Writer • December 3, 2024

Emotions are high all around as the Unified Basketball team comes together to face off against the Newton North Flyers for another exciting match. The Tappan Gymnasium is...

Mimi Aspi (second from right) and teammates swim at their senior meet and last home meet of the season against Newton North where they emerge victorious.
Mimi Aspi brings spirit and unity to the girls varsity swim team
Noah Harwin, Staff Writer • December 2, 2024

Stepping up to the role of captain comes with its pressures and responsibilities. For senior Mimi Aspi, her 10 years of consecutive involvement in swimming is more than enough...

Students cheer in the fan section of a varsity football game with a theme of pink out for breast cancer
awareness.
Sports teams raise cancer awareness through competition
Lexi Tringas, Sports Editor • November 21, 2024

During game four of the 2024 Major League Baseball World Series, players and fans alike held up names of friends and family who had suffered from cancer at the end of the...

Crossing the Quad: November crossword
Crossing the Quad: November crossword
Geo Elasmar, Editor-in-Chief • November 19, 2024
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