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The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
Eleanor Bergstein

Eleanor Bergstein, Editor-in-Chief

Eleanor has been on the paper for 3 years. She plays soccer and loves to travel and be outdoors. She speaks Spanish and has a dog named Emmie.

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(ELEANOR BERGSTEIN/CYPRESS STAFF) Unit A of the Pierce School. Over ten classrooms and over two hundred students occupy this space, with most classrooms divided by bookshelves or other makeshift dividers. The space also holds the library (pictured in the center) on the first floor, various offices and learning spaces and reading nooks.

Residents to decide the future of Pierce School in upcoming vote

Eleanor Bergstein, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2023
The girls varsity basketball team finished their regular season 15-4 and ended their season in the round of 16 game against Springfield Central. The seven seniors on the team led the team through two of the most successful seasons in school history and have left a lasting impact on the girls basketball program.

Girls varsity basketball seniors end their high school careers with impressive season

Eleanor Bergstein and Payson Marshall
April 3, 2023
Q & A with Sagamore Faries Gray of the Massachusett Tribe at Ponkapoag

Q & A with Sagamore Faries Gray of the Massachusett Tribe at Ponkapoag

Eleanor Bergstein, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2023
Letter from the Editors: our new name and the changes ahead

Letter from the Editors: our new name and the changes ahead

Anya Rao, Eleanor Bergstein, and Anisa Sharma
February 14, 2023
After 130 years, our newspaper will be changing its name out of respect for Indigenous communities.

Letter from the Editors: the importance of our name change

Anya Rao, Eleanor Bergstein, and Anisa Sharma
January 18, 2023
For many years, the newspaper printed varying depictions of Indigenous people along with its name.

Brookline High School newspaper to change name

Eleanor Bergstein, Ella Gertner, and Kyla Frey
January 18, 2023
J. Cedric Woods directs the Institute for New England Native American studies at UMass Boston. He works with Indigenous groups in New England on education, substance abuse prevention and several other initiatives.

Q & A with Cedric Woods: Director of Institute for New England Native American Studies

Eleanor Bergstein, Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2022
Letter from the Editors: how to respond to our content

Letter from the Editors: how to respond to our content

Eleanor Bergstein, Anisa Sharma, and Anya Rao
November 21, 2022
Attendees of the Latinx Fiesta on Thursday, Nov. 10 cheer on competitors in the limbo competition. The event was organized by the Latinx and Allies club and began at 6 p.m.

Latinx Fiesta displays pride in identity

Eleanor Bergstein, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2022
Letter from the Editors: October 2022

Letter from the Editors: October 2022

Anisa Sharma, Anya Rao, and Eleanor Bergstein
October 26, 2022
The boys varsity soccer team faced Revere on Saturday, October 15th.

Boys varsity soccer secures third win of season

Eleanor Bergstein, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2022
Boys varsity basketball captains and volunteer support staff have worked together to maintain focus during preseason, despite uncertainty as to the future head coach of the program.

Boys varsity basketball mobilizes quickly for preseason after loss of head coach

Eleanor Bergstein and Anya Rao
October 11, 2022
Noa Fischer (left), Awyn Carson (behind) and Sasha Grande (right) are all enrolled in PSB K-8 schools through the Non-Resident Tuition Program.

Teachers concerned about future of Non-Resident Tuition Program

Eleanor Bergstein, Arts Editor
August 4, 2022
The Girls Varsity Softball team gathers at a game. The team spends a lot of time with each other, so forming good relationships is important to the captains.

Varsity softball focuses on bonding during building year

Eleanor Bergstein, Arts Editor
May 19, 2022
Over 900 educators went on strike on Monday, May 16. This violates the injunction issued on Friday, May 13 by the Norfolk County Superior Court, which prohibits the BEU from striking.

BEU fined $50,000 in contempt of court

Anya Rao, Eleanor Bergstein, and Anisa Sharma
May 16, 2022
900 educators gathered in front of schools, demanding a fair contract. Many carried signs that read, "Brookline Educators on strike," "We would rather be teaching" and "Fair contract now!"

Educators strike for fair contract

Anya Rao, Eleanor Bergstein, and Anisa Sharma
May 16, 2022
Members of the BEU at a protest outside Town Hall on Saturday morning, May 14. The BEU's most recent statement signals a likely strike on Monday, May 16.

BSC and BEU fail to reach agreement; BEU to strike Monday

Eleanor Bergstein, Arts Editor
May 15, 2022
Thousands protest for abortion rights on Boston Common

Thousands protest for abortion rights on Boston Common

Eleanor Bergstein and Mila Seifert
May 14, 2022
Educators gathered outside of town hall on Saturday, May 14 at 10 a.m. in protest for a fair contract following months of negotiations with the BSC.

BEU rallies at town hall as final push for a written agreement from BSC

Eleanor Bergstein, Anya Rao, and Anisa Sharma
May 14, 2022
Dr. Natasha Goldman presented to around 90 students and staff on Thursday, April 14, educating on the history of the swastika and the hate it has come to represent.

Dr. Natasha Goldman sheds light on the Nazi swastika’s history

Eleanor Bergstein and Anisa Sharma
April 26, 2022
25 year old pop star Lorde performed at the Boch Center Wang Theatre in downtown Boston on Tuesday, April 12 and Wednesday, April 13.

Lorde enchants Boston with “Solar Power”

Eleanor Bergstein, Arts Editor
April 17, 2022
Dean Summer Williams (third from right) with the cast and writer of "Sandblasted," an Off-Broadway play that Williams took a leave of absence to direct this winter.

Dean by day, director by night: Summer Williams and the lives she leads

Eleanor Bergstein, Arts Editor
April 5, 2022
Artist Katherine Mitchell DiRico's show, "i'll believe in anything for a while," ran at Praise Shadows gallery in Coolidge Corner from February to March. DiRico graduated Brookline High School in 1997.

Back to her beginnings: BHS alum exhibits thought-provoking art in Coolidge Corner

Eleanor Bergstein, Arts Editor
March 10, 2022
Tensions permeate contract negotiations

Tensions permeate contract negotiations

Eleanor Bergstein and Nate Parry Luff
February 17, 2022
English teacher Dave Mitchell's empty desk. Mitchell is transitioning from teaching to woodworking this month

Dave Mitchell moves on from the high school

Eleanor Bergstein, Arts Editor
February 4, 2022
Getting a little bit of exercise every day can improve your ability to focus, get a good night of sleep and maintain good health

Take a break: exercise

Eleanor Bergstein, Arts Editor
January 28, 2022
Writing a letter to someone is a great way to bring happiness into their life as well as yours

Take a break: write a letter

Eleanor Bergstein, Arts Editor
January 23, 2022
The hill behind the high school is a great place to wander around during a free block or lunch period

Take a break: go for a walk

Eleanor Bergstein, Arts Editor
January 14, 2022
How to make a chocolate bundt cake

How to make a chocolate bundt cake

Eleanor Bergstein, Arts Editor
January 11, 2022
Holiday gift guide

Holiday gift guide

Eleanor Bergstein and Elsie McKendry
December 25, 2021

A look through the windows at BHS

Eleanor Bergstein, Arts Editor
December 4, 2021
Senior Sahara Curry has been drawing since she was young. Her artwork often depicts her reactions to themes in the media

Sahara Curry’s drawings are inspired by her morals and politics

Eleanor Bergstein, Arts Editor
November 7, 2021
Brookline Open Studios was held on Saturday, Oct. 2. Local artists exhibited their work at two Brookline locations

Local artists display their work at Brookline Open Studios

Eleanor Bergstein, Arts Editor
October 8, 2021
Higher level classes are more crowded and pose a challenge to both teachers and students. This year, all AP Spanish and AP Calculus classes have over 30 students.

Advanced classes show an increased class size and lack of room

Eleanor Bergstein, Arts Editor
October 1, 2021
Chemistry teacher Steve Lantos playing the standup bass as a high school student. Lantos graduated BHS in 1980 and returned as a staff member in 1985.

Returning to their roots: graduates who came back as teachers

Eleanor Bergstein, Arts Editor
June 23, 2021
The Class of 2024 took the Physics MCAS on June 9th at the Old Lincoln School and 115 Greenough

Students recognize repeated questions on Physics MCAS

Anisa Sharma and Eleanor Bergstein
June 19, 2021
Museums are staring to open up all around Boston as COVID-19 restrictions lift. The Sagamore has compiled a list of museums open to the public now if you're looking for a fun place to go.

Boston museum tour

Eleanor Bergstein, Staff Writer
May 8, 2021
As students returned to in-person learning and the social distancing protocol was lowered from 6 feet to 3 feet, questions about student safety arose

Rise of in-person learning provokes reassurance of safety at school

Eleanor Bergstein, Staff Writer
May 2, 2021
"Life in a Day" is a YouTube original documentary that premiered on Feb. 6, 2021 and the official video now has over 15 million views. The 80-minute film features 320,000 people who all filmed a specific day in they lives.

“Life in a Day” provides an opportunity to see the world from new perspectives

Eleanor Bergstein, Staff Writer
April 9, 2021
“Separate ≠ Equal” was made up of a compilation of short plays, each with its own message.

Virtual Spring Play, “Separate ≠ Equal,” addresses racial injustice through entertaining performances

Eleanor Bergstein and Alejandro Gonzalez
March 15, 2021
English teacher Zac Broken Rope

Zac Broken Rope builds meaningful connections with his students

Eleanor Bergstein, Staff Writer
March 1, 2021
Senior and captain of boys varsity soccer, Rex Feldgoise (in white), sees strengths in each player that unite the team.

Rex Feldgoise focuses on team rather than individual success

Eleanor Bergstein, Staff Writer
January 18, 2021
Soccer star Rapinoe's new memoir, One Life, provides inspiration for all

Soccer star Rapinoe’s new memoir, One Life, provides inspiration for all

Eleanor Bergstein, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
Using digital platforms to create her art, junior Fiona McGill has created detailed portraits amongst other pieces. McGill hopes to one day work in animation.

Artist of the Month: Fiona McGill

Eleanor Bergstein, Staff Writer
November 16, 2020
Protestors gathered in Boston Common to protest the nomination of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.

Women’s rights march protests nomination of Justice Amy Coney Barrett

Eleanor Bergstein, Staff Writer
October 28, 2020
Betty Strong

Betty Strong

Eleanor Bergstein, Staff Writer
October 21, 2020
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