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Ravin Bhatia

Ravin Bhatia, News Editor

Ravin Bhatia (he/him) is a junior at Brookline High School and has served on the Cypress's staff since 2022. In his free time, he enjoys reading (he is partial to psychological thrillers), listening to podcasts ("Serial" and "The Daily" happen to be favorites), and spending time with his family. He aspires to work as an investigative reporter and enjoys wearing cardigans, even during warm weather.

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Directly following Day of Dialogue, the Pride Festival featured games, crafts, sweets and a musical performance from alum Kade Thibodeau, known professionally as Velvet Dreaming.

Pride Festival spotights LGBTQ+ education and entertainment

Ravin Bhatia and Sophia Su
April 8, 2024
Junior Amarjot Ranu applies henna on students hands during SASA and APACs joint Diwali celebration. SASA has been active in pushing for Diwali to be recognized as a Category II holiday, which would prevent homework from being due or assessments being given then.

SASA initiative shines light on Diwali

Ravin Bhatia and Sophia Su
February 1, 2024
Every Monday morning, junior Mimi Aspi leads Info Time over the loudspeaker, during which she reports on recent school events.

Mimi Aspi steps in as new Info Time host

Ravin Bhatia, News Editor
November 30, 2023
Junior and SASA co-president Mimi Aspi created rangoli at the Diwali celebration. Rangoli is an art form that uses colorful patterns and is meant to bring happiness and liveliness.

APAC and SASA collaborate to celebrate Diwali

Ravin Bhatia, News Editor
November 27, 2023
Creating change one Halloween-themed cookie at a time, the Gender Equality Club sold baked goods as a fundraiser for Womens Health Services, a reproductive care center, after school on Wednesday, Oct. 4.

Baking a difference: Gender Equality Club hosts bake sale for Women’s Health Services

Ravin Bhatia, News Editor
October 24, 2023
Luz Luna, accompanied by her daughter, sold handmade candles and metaphysical crystals from her business LightMoon Candles during the Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration on Monday, Oct. 9.

Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration honors Indigenous culture and history

Kiran Bhatia and Ravin Bhatia
October 19, 2023
After a year of numerous departures from the department, K-5 World Language educators were reassigned to teach middle school students. The decision was met with swift criticism from the BEU.

Public Schools of Brookline reallocate world language educators amid staffing crisis: BEU criticizes loss of K-5 language program

Kiran Bhatia and Ravin Bhatia
August 7, 2023
The Banned Book Club engages in discussions on stories, such as “Maus” by Art Spiegelman, “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie, and “The Magic Fish” by Trung Le Nguyen.

Exploring the world of banned books

Ravin Bhatia, Staff Writer
March 20, 2023
The drama society performs a Serious of Fortune Events as a second part of the Triples performances.

Crack open your fortune cookie and find “A Series of Fortune Events”

Ravin Bhatia, Staff Writer
March 18, 2023
In Michelle Obamas third book The Light We Carry, she explores strategies to find hope in harsh times.

“The Light We Carry” illuminates Michelle Obama’s hopeful outlook on life

Ravin Bhatia, Staff Writer
February 28, 2023
Students in Social Justice Leadership took a field trip to the Massachusetts Correctional Institution, a medium security prison alongside Project Youth, a program run by MCI-Norfolk.

Social Justice class gains insight into incarceration

Ravin Bhatia, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
Hannah Petersen has been skiing competitively since second grade. She competes for the high school and represents Massachusetts in regional competitions.

Hannah Petersen achieves success on the ski trail

Ravin Bhatia, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
On Wednesday, Jan. 11, the Town of Brookline publicly posted applications for Chief of Police. The search follows the termination of former Chief Ashley Gonzalez.

Brookline commences search for new police chief

Ravin Bhatia, Staff Writer
January 28, 2023
While in many respects a great follow-up movie, Glass Onion, the sequel to Knives Out, tries to live up to its predecessor, but ultimately fails due to its hackneyed, simplistic ending.

“Glass Onion’s” clarity serves as a boon and detriment

Ravin Bhatia, Staff Writer
January 6, 2023
Students shared their experiences and thoughts during D-block, highlighting issues that theyve dealt with and the future theyd like to see.

Day of Racial Reform and Solidarity ’22

Ravin Bhatia, Laura Cleves, Ella Kennedy, Nate Parry Luff, and Seth Wolpowitz
December 12, 2022
In respect to Native American Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples Celebration Committee (IPCC) and the Brookline Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Community Relations (ODICR) co-hosted an event to raise awareness about climate change and its impact on Indigenous peoples and their land.

Brookline raises awareness about climate change and Indigenous peoples to commemorate Native American Heritage Month

Anna Leschly, Kiran Bhatia, and Ravin Bhatia
December 7, 2022
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“Fall Fridays” helps small businesses flourish

Ravin Bhatia, Staff Writer
November 15, 2022
English teacher Devina Sakaria applies henna on a student during the Diwali celebration on Wednesday Oct. 26. The celebration helped break stereotypes regarding South Asian culture and bring the high school together.

APAC and SASA host Diwali celebration

Ravin Bhatia, Staff Writer
November 5, 2022
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Ravin Bhatia, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
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