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During the Day of Racial Reform and Solidarity (DoRRS) in 2023, the speakers during the Telling Our Stories portion of the day, pictured above, read their speeches live, in front of an audience in the auditorium. This year, they will not. The new DoRRS format calls for pre-recorded speeches and class discussions after each speech.

[Photo] Decision to pre-record DoRRS speeches sparks debate

Geo Elasmar, Editor In Chief
November 20, 2024
Voters walk into the high school on Tuesday, November 5 to vote in the national election.

[Photo] Election Day should be a national holiday

Sarah Manor, Contributing Writer
November 5, 2024
All voter registration—in-person, by mail or online—must be done by Saturday, Oct. 26. In-person registration occurs in the Town Clerk's office at Brookline Town Hall.

[Photo] How to register to vote in Brookline

Geo Elasmar, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2024
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[Photo] Protesters clash over ceasefire resolution: Town Meeting declines to vote

Geo Elasmar and Ezra Kleinbaum
June 8, 2024
At a School Committee Policy Review Subcommittee meeting on April 9, members of the committee and district leaders met on Zoom to discuss a proposed hate speech policy that has been criticized by the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts (ACLUM). By a 3-1 vote, the subcommittee approved the policy, which now heads to the full committee.

[Photo] Debating free speech and hate: new bill sparks school committee discussions

Ezra Kleinbaum, Opinions Editor
May 9, 2024
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[Photo] Pride Festival spotights LGBTQ+ education and entertainment

Ravin Bhatia and Sophia Su
April 8, 2024
“You’re meant to be out here, every part of you,” junior Cleo Blanding said in one of the scenes, performed by the Theater for Social Change class, that focused on learning to love all parts of yourself.

[Photo] Day of Dialogue promotes pride and progress

Flannery Poon, News Editor
April 8, 2024
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[Photo] Lunar New Year celebration ’24

Cécile Van de Velde and Scarlett Rothstein
February 22, 2024
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[Photo] Peeps: When are books inappropriate for school?

March 6, 2024
Junior Altamo Aschkenasy racing the 1000 meter run.

[Photo] Photos: MIAA Divisional Track Meet

Ezra Kleinbaum, Opinions Editor
February 20, 2024
There are bike lanes all over Brookline, including right in front of the high school. These dedicated lanes make biking safer and more efficient.

[Photo] Kick your car to the curb, and bike

Toby Sillman, Contributing Writer
February 12, 2024
Does the “Spartan” represent the high school? Joey Elasmar doesn’t think so. He says the metal helmet lacks interactivity, but more than that it lacks the ability to unite the student body.

[Photo] The Warrior mascot needs to be renewed

Joey Elasmar, Contributing Writer
February 11, 2024
While tap cards may only exist at 22 Tappan now, they could eventually expand to the main building. Although the project is an expensive one, students and staff said it will be worthwhile.

[Photo] New tap cards ensure proper elevator usage

Ezra Kleinbaum, Opinions Editor
January 12, 2024
The purpose of the MBTA Communities Act is to rezone multiple different areas around the town in order to create more affordable housing near public transportation. The act was passed by the Brookline Town Meeting with an 84 percent majority.

[Photo] Town Meeting agrees on measure for Brookline’s compliance with MBTA Communities Act

Zach Ellinor, Staff Writer
January 31, 2024
The Day of Racial Reform and Solidarity took place on Wednesday Dec. 6. The day consisted of numerous speakers and classroom lessons and ended with a celebration in 22 Tappan.

[Photo] Day of Racial Reform and Solidarity ’23

Emilie Ferdinand, Simon Dolev, Geo Elasmar, Julia Vianello, and Reuben Pomerantz
December 12, 2023
Protestors gathered at the State House to pressure the governor to prevent the construction of a new women's prison.

[Photo] Activists unite to protest against a new women’s prison

Ezra Kleinbaum, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
On Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022 at 7 p.m., students performed at Holiday Open Mic Night. The event was hosted at senior Charlie Perdue's house.

[Photo] Holiday Open Mic Night brings warmth to the winter season

Ezra Kleinbaum, Staff Writer
December 25, 2022
Earlier this month, on her second day in office, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed an act to reduce traffic fatalities into law. The act contains a new rule aiming to increase road protection for cyclists, pedestrians, wheelchair users and others.

[Photo] Massachusetts law enacted to protect cyclists

Ezra Kleinbaum, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
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