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The Cypress
The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
Surya Jayashankar

Surya Jayashankar, News Managing Editor

Surya Jayashankar ’25 (he/him) is a third-year staff member on the Cypress. He is an avid Modern Family fan and enjoys cooking with his family and listening to music. He also loves Monopoly and can get a little too competitive sometimes when playing with his cousins.

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Throughout the years, education has changed greatly with the rise of newer technology. From chalkboards to Canvas, there are many different effects these changes have had on students and teachers.

From chalk to docs: the evolution of classroom technology

Surya Jayashankar and Daphna Amzallag
December 10, 2024
Samaritans opened Hey Sam hotline, a text-based support platform, for people to receive 24-hour support from peers.

Hey Sam text service sends lifeline to youth

Surya Jayashankar, News Managing Editor
November 26, 2024
A potluck hosted by SASA to celebrate Diwali on Friday, Nov. 16 in the MLK room was attended students from the greater Boston area to build community. During the event, students participated in various activities including rangoli, an art form using colored powder.

SASA unites Boston teens for Diwali

Surya Jayashankar, News Managing Editor
November 17, 2024
Senior Melanie Ho teaches club members, both new and old, how to play mahjong, a traditional Chinese tile game.

APAC lays tiles for new connections with freshman mixer event

Surya Jayashankar, News Managing Editor
October 13, 2024
The Asian American Essay Contest celebrated its winners with an essay reading ceremony on May 15 in the Coolidge Corner Theater. The contest highlights Asian American high school students' voices about what it means to be Asian American.

What it means to be Asian-American: BAAFN Essay Contest

Surya Jayashankar and Sophia Su
June 5, 2024
Black indie romance writers Ines Johnson, Alexandria House and Katrina Jackson spoke at the virtual authors panel hosted by the Ashland Public Library.

Black romance writers panel combines Black History Month and Valentine’s Day

Surya Jayashankar, News Editor
February 20, 2024
Clubs and organizations lined the atrium for the Day of Disability Education, the annual day dedicated to highlighting experiences of the disabled community and informing students about the lesser-known facets of their lives. The day took place on Wednesday, Dec. 20 from A- to E-block.

Day of Disability Education highlights disabled community

Surya Jayashankar and Sophia Su
December 23, 2023
The girls varsity basketball team lost 68-34 in their home opener against the Framingham Flyers in the Schluntz Gym on Tuesday, Dec. 12.

Girls varsity basketball loses home opener to the Framingham Flyers

Sophia Su and Surya Jayashankar
December 19, 2023
Banned Books takes the cake! The Banned Book Club hosted a bake sale on Wednesday, Oct. 25 to raise money for their club. The club works to raise awareness around book banning and reads books that are being banned.

Bake sale turns new page for the Banned Book Club

Surya Jayashankar, News Editor
November 4, 2023

Enjoy a coffee and board game at Knight Moves

Surya Jayashankar, News Editor
October 21, 2023
The boys varsity volleyball team won in three sets against Weymouth in their first home game.

Boys varsity volleyball secures win against Weymouth

Payson Marshall and Surya Jayashankar
April 8, 2023
The new Asian American Literature class will begin in the 2023-24 school year and will be available to both juniors and seniors.

New English class designed for Asian representation

Surya Jayashankar, Staff Writer
March 30, 2023
Massachusetts Schools Climate Action Network (MSCAN), held a virtual meeting with high school students from across the state to discuss potential solutions to combat the imminent environmental harm from the Willow Project.

MSCAN leads charge against Willow Project

Surya Jayashankar, Staff Writer
March 20, 2023
The girls varsity hockey team lost 5-0 against the Leominster Blue Devils on Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Walter Brown Arena on Senior Day. Senior and captain Julia Janowski said that she is thankful for the support that her coaches and teammates showed her over the years.

Girls varsity hockey falls to the Leominster Blue Devils on Senior Day

Sophia Su and Surya Jayashankar
February 25, 2023
Student-run a cappella group Note-a-fy performed at the 2022 Brookline Day.

Note-a-fy lets all members take center stage

Surya Jayashankar, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
The Warriors defeated Braintree 47-24 on Friday, Jan. 20 in the Schluntz Gymnasium, with seniors Geanna Bryant and Margo Mattes leading the team to victory.

Girls varsity basketball beats Braintree 47-24

Surya Jayashankar, Sophia Su, Jamie Leslie, and Nate Parry Luff
January 23, 2023
Some athletes wore the name of a loved one afflicted with cancer on the back of their jersey and said that this dedication made the game more meaningful for them.

Kicks for Cancer: Boys Varsity Soccer supports a good cause

Surya Jayashankar, Staff Writer
November 20, 2022
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Surya Jayashankar, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
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