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The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
Audrey Garon

Audrey Garon, News Managing Editor

Audrey Garon (she/her) is in her senior year and has been on staff for three years. Audrey enjoys running on the cross country team, listening to music, and going on bike rides with friends. A fun fact is that Audrey's birthday is on Halloween.

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May 2nd Election Results

Jordan Liss-Riordan, Audrey Garon, and Ezra Kleinbaum
May 6, 2023
Junior Sophie Nystuen created the website Breathe, an online space for teens to share their experiences with mental health anonymously.

Q & A with Sophie Nystuen: “Breathe” founder

Audrey Garon, News Managing Editor
May 2, 2023
After the Brookline Tab ended their print issues in May 2022, a steering committee made up of former journalists and Brookline residents formed. They created a new local publication called Brookline.News, which is set to start publishing articles this spring.

Latest town publication Brookline.News set to begin publishing this spring

Audrey Garon, News Managing Editor
February 16, 2023
The English Help Center, created this past year by English teachers, is open for students to get help with their English assignments and personal writing. It is available to help students Mondays and Tuesdays before school and during X-block at 22 Tappan in room 216, and Mondays and Thursdays after school at 115 Greenough in room 318.

English Help Center leads students to literary success

Audrey Garon and Hannah Oh
February 15, 2023
Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Downey Sr. attend a red carpet event together.

Robert Downey Jr. and Sr. bond and reflect over life’s work in “Sr.”

Audrey Garon, News Managing Editor
December 30, 2022
Recently, Language Virtual partnered with Nova Ukraine to connect high school students with Ukrainian children in need of language learning.

Language Virtual supports difficulties in Ukraine with the help of Nova Ukraine

Valentia Burlak and Audrey Garon
November 15, 2022

2022 Midterm Elections Results

Audrey Garon, News Managing Editor
November 12, 2022

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

Audrey Garon, News Managing Editor
November 7, 2022
Chief Ashley Gonzalez was found guilty of sexual harassment and was fired on Friday, Oct. 14 for violating the Town’s policy against discrimination, sexual harasment and retaliation and the Brookline Police Department’s rules and regulations.

Brookline Police Chief fired for sexual harassment

Audrey Garon, News Managing Editor
October 15, 2022
3rd and 4th graders during a 2022 production of Theres A Monster In My Closet. Most of the shows performed by Artbarns youngest troops are original productions, put together by students and staff.

Young actors gain confidence from formative years in Artbarn Community Theater

Ava Varrell and Audrey Garon
May 14, 2022
While he had no prior experience with design, the program gave Nock the idea to make his own website in the future.

Matthew Nock

Audrey Garon, DEI Editor
April 24, 2022
In part of the fight for their contract, the BEU is asking for additional protections for BIPOC staff, as both students and teachers agree that having more BIPOC staff would be beneficial of all students.

Diversity clause sparks dispute in negotiations

Audrey Garon, Raiya Khan, Ava Varrell, and Mila Seifert
March 24, 2022
The symphony played Swift’s long-loved hits, like “Shake it Off,” and also more recent fan favorites such as “Invisible String.”

I was enchanted to meet you: Listeso String Quartet impresses with Taylor Swift music

Audrey Garon, DEI Editor
March 18, 2022
Legally Blonde production grapples with stereotypes

“Legally Blonde” production grapples with stereotypes

Raiya Khan and Audrey Garon
February 15, 2022
On Jan. 26 students across the school participated in the Intersession Day followed by the annual MLK assembly.

Community criticizes BETCo’s skits from MLK assembly

Taj Horowitz and Audrey Garon
February 11, 2022

MCAS scores for 5th, 8th and 10th grade across several years

Audrey Garon, DEI Editor
January 27, 2022
Students learned about the threat of microplastics in the environment and specifically in water supplies with a lab on Nov. 15.

Global Leadership prepares for Tap Challenge with microplastics lab

Audrey Garon, DEI Editor
January 21, 2022
Head of school Anthony Meyer, and assistant head of school Hal Mason discuss in Masons office.

Administration attempts to respond to increased student stress

Jordan Liss-Riordan and Audrey Garon
January 7, 2022
“Red (Taylors Version)” revives love for a classic album

“Red (Taylor’s Version)” revives love for a classic album

Sophie Schulman-Cahn and Audrey Garon
December 11, 2021
Dune: Part One was released on Oct. 22. While the film boasts impressive cinematography, its female characters disappoint

“Dune: Part One” falls short in female representation

Audrey Garon, DEI Editor
November 16, 2021
Gender disparity reduced in merged AP Physics classes

Gender disparity reduced in merged AP Physics classes

Anisa Sharma and Audrey Garon
November 15, 2021
The Swastika was found on a divider used during a math test on October 7th.

Students respond to finding third Swastika this year

Audrey Garon, Mila Seifert, and Raiya Khan
November 12, 2021
Paris Creperie in Coolidge Corner plans on expanding to include permanent outdoor seating space to be ready in the spring of 2022.

Mallia shares details on Paris Creperie expansion

Audrey Garon, DEI Editor
October 18, 2021
The freshman building will be finished soon and will feature spaces for students to gather together.

New freshman building reunites school

Audrey Garon, Staff Writer
June 22, 2021
The choice of The Merchant of Venice for the next Shakespeare Play caused controversy due to anti-semitic themes and expected burden on Jewish students.

“The Merchant of Venice” sparks controversy in Drama Society

Leehy Gertner and Audrey Garon
June 19, 2021
As distribution for the COVID-19 vaccine increases and more individuals are eligible to receive it, everyone has a differing personal experience. In Brookline, many people shared their experiences during and after the vaccine.

Personal experiences contracting COVID-19 and receiving the vaccine

Audrey Garon, Anisa Sharma, and Sara Snyder
June 16, 2021
Scott Barkett (he/him)

Scott Barkett (he/him)

Audrey Garon, Staff Writer
June 16, 2021
Jennifer Jaruse (she/her)

Jennifer Jaruse (she/her)

Audrey Garon, Staff Writer
June 16, 2021
The new BHS app, created by the App Development Club, has many new features designed to help students.

New BHS app aims to help students

Audrey Garon, Staff Writer
June 2, 2021
The SHARP Warriors Day of Change aimed to spark conversations regarding sexual violence with a goal of inspiring hope and resilience.

Day of Change 2021

Alice MacGarvie Thompson, Audrey Garon, Taeyu Kim, Leehy Gertner, Sofia Hauser, and Anisa Sharma
May 15, 2021
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the gymnastics competitions have been adjusted to make it safer for the athletes.

Gymnastics Team Adapts to Changes that COVID-19 Brings

Audrey Garon, Staff Writer
February 19, 2021
The Novel Kitchen offers a wide selection of gifts and food and is a welcome addition to the beloved bookstore.

The Novel Kitchen offers a warm and welcoming extension to Brookline Booksmith

Audrey Garon and Jordan Liss-Riordan
February 15, 2021
Movie Club members freshmen Sigal Solomon, Nathan Ives and Ben Rosenblatt alongside English teacher Evan Mousseau meet virtually during X-Block. The club watches moves together over Zoom.

Movie Club allows students to bond over film from the safety of their homes

Audrey Garon, Staff Writer
February 2, 2021
Senior Niovi Rahme and juniors Irmuun Boldbaatar and Sammy Yee in a scene titled Doggy Daycare. The scene, alongside others in the show, often made use of dark humor and themes.

Needs Improvment draws on dark humor in recent performance

Audrey Garon, Staff Writer
January 14, 2021
Pictured above is a venn diagram of COVID-19 and flu symptoms. Nurses at the high school are advising students to practice social distancing and to stay home when sick, even when it seems like something small to prevent any spread.

Advice from nurses on the flu season

Audrey Garon, Staff Writer
November 27, 2020
Expert Advisory Panel 4 addresses recent concerns about hybrid learning

Expert Advisory Panel 4 addresses recent concerns about hybrid learning

Audrey Garon and Jordan Liss-Riordan
November 20, 2020
Jen Martin

Jen Martin

Audrey Garon, Staff Writer
October 18, 2020
How students are remaining active in spite of the pandemic

How students are remaining active in spite of the pandemic

Audrey Garon, Staff Writer
July 14, 2020
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