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The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
Ella Upadhyay

Ella Upadhyay, Arts Editor

Ella Upadhyay (she/her) ’27 is a second-year staff member of the Cypress. She loves reading, drawing and watching movies with her friends. Fun fact: Ella wouldn’t eat chocolate until she was around 10 years old!

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As the weather gets chillier and leaves start to fall, having the perfect book is essential. These many suggestions could be your next favorite book to comfort you throughout the fall.

The Perfect Cozy Reads For Fall

Suyon Lee and Ella Upadhyay
October 30, 2025
"Passengers," a play by a Montéal-based artist collective The 7 Fingers, showed at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge during September. Its creative choreography challenges tradition.

“Passengers” focuses on the journey, not the destination

Suyon Lee and Ella Upadhyay
October 30, 2025
The Brookline Conservatory program recently faced potential budget cuts. These cuts were rejected, however, after a group of parents organized a petition against them.

Brookline’s conservatory department looks ahead with hope and hesitation after proposed cuts.

Ella Upadhyay, Staff Writer
June 12, 2025
Poet June Jordan’s raw and emotional writing brings her perspective to a new light with poems such as “POETRY FOR THE PEOPLE” and “ROCK AGAINST SEXISM.”

Activism radiates at Radcliffe

Ella Upadhyay, Staff Writer
April 16, 2025
On Saturday, April 5, protesters gathered in Boston to attend the"Hands Off" rally, one of many such protests that occurred around the country to voice frustrations with the current administration.

Boston protests Trump administration in ‘Hands Off’ rally

Ella Upadhyay, Staff Writer
April 6, 2025
Coach Jillian Kelly joins her teammates during a lacrosse practice at the Boston Ski and Sports Club.

Teachers go from calculating yields to the fields

Ella Upadhyay, Staff Writer
January 20, 2025
Senior quarterback Nai Azzi spikes the football after scoring the first touchdown of the annual Powderpuff game on Tuesday, Nov. 26.

Seniors win Powerpuff 9-7

Ella Upadhyay and Leena Bhandari Cordoba
November 28, 2024
Shoppers sift through racks of unique fashion pieces, eager to find an item that suits them.

The Vintage Market trades styles and friendships

Ella Upadhyay, Staff Writer
November 20, 2024
Senior and captain Mustafa Mohammed chases looks to the ball as it is dropped by the Raiders. The Warriors beat the Raiders 33-8 on Friday, Nov. 15 for their senior night.

Boys varsity football triumphs over the Dover-Sherborn Raiders 33-8 on senior night

Ella Upadhyay and Leena Bhandari Cordoba
November 18, 2024
Avid runner and Runkle track coach Daniel Hack is a new addition to the high school’s Reaching for Independence through Structured Education (RISE) team. A cat and pesto lover, he spends his free time hanging out with friends and enjoys vanilla sweet cream cold brews from Starbucks.

Daniel Hack

Ella Upadhyay and Suyon Lee
October 21, 2024
What was your favorite part of the Paris Olympics?

What was your favorite part of the Paris Olympics?

Ella Upadhyay, Brendan Bottiglieri, and Valentina Coj
October 10, 2024
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