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The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
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Art students and teachers participate in a delicate balance between freedom and objectivity.

[Photo] Calculated strokes: where school and art collide

Benjamin Tytell and Andi Lowe
April 20, 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.

[Photo] Diversity clause sparks dispute in negotiations

Audrey Garon, Raiya Khan, Ava Varrell, and Mila Seifert
March 24, 2022
The broken Welland Road elevator limited student access to the fourth floor starting this September.

[Photo] Broken elevator restricts students’ accessibility to fourth floor

Anisa Sharma and Valentia Burlak
March 18, 2022
The School Curriculum Subcommittee talked about various topics such as connecting the science curriculum across other subjects and improving materials for history classes.

[Photo] School Curriculum Subcommittee works towards “Anchor Phenomena” in science curriculum

Allen Yu and Connor Quigley
December 23, 2021
This year, teachers have been forced to juggle their personal and professional lives as the transition through the pandemic continues.

[Photo] You aren't alone; teachers are stressed too

January 6, 2022
While teachers see the benefits in bringing midyears back, students are concerned over the amount of stress the exams create.

[Photo] Teachers discuss return of midyears

Hannah Oh, Staff Writer
January 10, 2022
Iman wearing Dolce&Gabbana + Harris Reed on the red carpet of the 2021 Met Gala.

[Photo] The Met Gala red carpet produced underwhelming looks this year

Anastasiya Semyannikova, Arts Managing Editor
September 21, 2021
The school restaurant will reopen in the fall of 2021 with the name Tappan Green.

[Photo] School restaurant to return in the fall under new name

Kyla Frey, News Editor
July 2, 2021
The Eurovision Song Contest in an annual competition in which countries in Europe submit a songs to go up against each other. The winning country gets to host the contest for next year.

[Photo] Eurovision 2021 delivered electric performances and unforgettable songs

Anastasiya Semyannikova, Arts Editor
June 21, 2021
Del Ray's seventh studio album, “Chemtrails Over the Country Club,” was released on March 19, 2021, with “Let Me Love You Like a Woman” as the promotional single.

[Photo] Del Ray experiments with a different sound in “Chemtrails Over the Country Club”

Anastasiya Semyannikova, Arts Editor
May 1, 2021
The Brookline School Committee (BSC) discussed new warrant articles presented by community members and plans to finalize the FY22 budget

[Photo] Brookline School Committee addresses logistics of new warrant articles

Luca Kelley Nielsen
April 15, 2021
With pooled testing at the high school showing a largely COVID free staff and student populace, conversation has arisen about the importance of quarantine and other methods to prevent second hand infections.

[Photo] Expert Advisory Panel 4 provides updates on pooled testing results and plans for new COVID strains

Taj Horowitz, Staff Writer
April 10, 2021
The Brookline Parent Education Network (B-PEN) and the Brookline Department of Public Health hosted Light at the End of the Tunnel: Strategies and Resources for the Transitions Ahead, which helped ease the heightened anxiety for students and provide ways to help

[Photo] “The Light at the End of the Tunnel” helps community respond to heightened anxiety

Anisa Sharma and Anika Mayar
April 8, 2021
“WandaVision,” Marvel’s first-ever Disney Plus TV show, presents a rollercoaster of a journey giving Marvel fans a teaser to the complex character that is Wanda Maximoff.

[Photo] “WandaVision” successfully carries forth the legacy of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with a wacky yet humorous show

Charlotte Foote, Arts Editor
March 18, 2021
"Life Support'' released on Feb. 26, 2021, is comprised of poetic lyrics, entrancing production and unique sound.

[Photo] Madison Beer’s debut album “Life Support” establishes Beer within the music industry through poetic lyrics and captivating sound

Alejandro Gonzalez, Staff Writer
March 21, 2021
The Brookline School Committee Finance Subcommittee discussed the new updated budget for the 2021 and 2022 fiscal years and potential noon-personnel cuts.

[Photo] Finance Subcommittee discusses potential changes to 2021 and 2022 school budgets

Anisa Sharma, Staff Writer
March 13, 2021
Due to the pandemic, our daily lives have shifted drastically, leaving us with little time to adapt. Outdoor activities have gained popularity, and biking has been one of the them.

[Photo] The best places to bike in Brookline

Benjamin Kaplan, Staff Writer
March 13, 2021
The Chamber Music Festival happened on Feb. 10 an hour-long Zoom which showcased a variety of music.

[Photo] The Chamber Festival evokes a variety of emotions from the viewers

Anna Marosfoi, Staff Writer
March 4, 2021
Following the final chapter of the lives of Lara Jean Covey and Peter Kavinsky, "To All the Boys: Always and Forever" struggles to portray the tropes of "senior year" movies in a meaningful way.

[Photo] “To all the Boys: Always and Forever” is an anticlimactic ending to the film trilogy

Charlotte Foote, Arts Editor
March 6, 2021
Created by Spanish teacher Pedro Mendez, Intercombio Linguistico allows students at the high school to both improve their Spanish and connect with fellow high school students in Mexico.

[Photo] Intercambio Lingüístico allows BHS and Mexican students to connect

Charlotte Foote, Arts Editor
January 18, 2021
It's a well known fact that it's notoriously difficult to keep resolutions you make at New Years. Using the strategies of journalist James Clear, here are a few ways to stick to your resolutions in 2021.

[Photo] How to stick to your New Year’s resolutions: using the four laws of change

Elsie McKendry, Arts Editor
January 1, 2021
Shawn Mendes' latest album, "Wonder" was released on Dec. 4 2020. Though he explores different genres within the umbrella of pop music, Mendes ultimately falls flat at creating a memorable album.

[Photo] Shawn Mendes’ “Wonder” branches out with limited success

Charlotte Foote, Arts Editor
January 3, 2021
The new "Climate Science and Social Change" course will combine both the social justice and science aspects of climate change.

[Photo] New course plans holistic approach to teaching climate change

Elsie McKendry, Staff Writer
April 10, 2020
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