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The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
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Within one day of the return to school from February vacation, high school staff discovered and reported a racial epithet carved into a desk.

[Photo] Administrators disclose the finding of a racial epithet carved into a desk

Mila Seifert, DEI Managing Editor
March 6, 2022
Lexie Root moved to Brookline in December and has grown to appreciate life as a new student.

[Photo] “Get in loser, we’re moving to Brookline”

Lexie Root, Contributing Writer
February 15, 2022
Claire Gallion delivers a morning announcement, spreading positivity to students.

[Photo] Info Time: Claire Gallion’s morning announcements allow student voices to be heard

Carlotta Zanini, Staff Writer
February 3, 2022
The swastika was found drawn on a whiteboard in the basement of the Schluntz Gymnasium.

[Photo] Crew team responds to finding fourth swastika this year

Anisa Sharma and Ava Varrell
January 17, 2022
The social justice class at the high school allows students to engage in important discussions on the community and equality while also providing a space to learn about important and current national issues.

[Photo] Social Justice encourages student growth while facilitating important discussions

Ella Kennedy, Staff Writer
January 20, 2022
Members of the high school's Habitat for Humanity club look forward to building high quality homes in the Greater Boston area.

[Photo] Habitat for Humanity Club plans to build affordable housing

Anisa Sharma, News Editor
January 11, 2022
Expert Advisory Panel 4: Public Health, Safety and Logistics convened virtually via Zoom on Jan. 7 at 3 p.m. to review COVID-19 public guidelines amidst a rise in cases and the Omicron variant.

[Photo] Expert Advisory Panel 4 re-evaluates safety policies amidst COVID-19 Omicron variant surge

Luca Kelley Nielsen and Anya Rao
January 8, 2022
Brookline Young Men's Group's goal is to create an open environment where young men are able to be vulnerable.

[Photo] Men’s group confronts stigmas

Ansley Washburn and Mila Seifert
November 29, 2021
The spring 2021 MCAS results show disparities between student groups that have worsened due to the pandemic

[Photo] Brookline School Committee faces educational disparities in test results

Sofia Hauser, Longform Editor
October 23, 2021
Although usually a rower, Basie Briney fills in as coxswain during crew practice on the Charles River.

[Photo] Girl’s crew team overcomes challenges for new season

Benjamin Tytell, Arts Editor
October 23, 2021
The Brookline School Committee convened virtually on Sep. 9 at 6 p.m. to discuss the new COVID-19 vaccination for all PSB staff and the reopening of schools for the new school year.

[Photo] Brookline School Committee mandates COVID-19 vaccination for staff with full in-person learning

Luca Kelley Nielsen, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2021
Expert Advisory Panel 4 convened virtually on May 21 to discuss the new town masking policy and logistics of local pooled testing and vaccination efforts.

[Photo] Expert Advisory Panel 4 discusses logistics of new vaccination efforts and masking policies

Anya Rao, Staff Writer
May 23, 2021
The flipped classroom model, which has been implemented in many classes throughout a variety of different departments in the high school, has shown to be beneficial for students and promoting racial and gender equity.

[Photo] Flipped classroom model promotes fairer student opportunities

Anisa Sharma, Staff Writer
May 21, 2021
Expert Advisory Panel 4 convened virtually on April 30 to discuss the recent adjustments to the town's new mask mandate and contact tracing guidelines.

[Photo] Expert Advisory Panel 4 discusses updates to social distancing and contact tracing policies

Anya Rao, Staff Writer
May 1, 2021
The Brookline School Committee convened virtually on Thursday, April 29 to discuss the increase of in-person learning and logistics of the high school crew team's annual trip to Saratoga Springs, New York

[Photo] Brookline School Committee discusses logistics of annual crew trip and return to in-person learning

Valentia Burlak, Staff Writer
May 1, 2021
Devoted to teaching academic and life skills to students on the autism spectrum or with similar disabilities, the RISE (Reaching for Independence through Structured Education) program offers neuro divergent students their own tight knit community.

[Photo] RISE offers a community within the high school for neurodivergent students

Max Jepsen and Sara Snyder
March 27, 2021
Kelly Morrow

[Photo] Kelly Morrow

Elsie McKendry, Staff Writer
January 9, 2020
Athletes often spend time with Jzyk while recuperating or preparing for competition. Recovery activities include strength training and ice baths.

[Photo] Increased awareness around physical therapy helps athletes

Elsie McKendry, Staff Writer
November 25, 2019
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