Peer Leadership Trip Fosters Deep Bonds Between Class of 2028
On September 26 and 27, the Freshmen and Peer Leaders, accompanied by Mr. Giordano, Ms. LaSala-Goettler, Ms. Geyer, and Mr. Anderson, headed to The Silver Lake Camp in Connecticut to kick off the year-long Peer Leadership program. This retreat was focused on helping freshmen build friendships and get a feel for what high school life at Browning is really like, with seniors stepping up as mentors.
Reflection on Soccer Photography: Images from the Season
When every second in a sports match is filled with action, a photographer must always be ready to capture a critical moment, and they had better have the space on their SD card to make sure nothing is lost.
Browning Varsity Basketball: A New Season of Hope and Determination
Browning’s winter athletic season has just begun, as the varsity basketball team looks to find themselves in the NYCAL playoffs for another year.
Reinvigorating the Zoo: Athletics Department Launches Online Store and New Instagram Account
The 2024-2025 school year welcomes a new chapter in the Browning community with the Athletic Department’s creation of an official Online Store and Athletics Instagram Account.
Q&A With New Physics Teacher Dr. Viraf Mehta
From studying in Britain and Germany to teaching physics at Browning, Dr. Viraf Mehta has had a lifelong passion for science which has informed his work not only as a teacher but as a distinguished scientist as well. The Grytte had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Mehta, the newest addition to the science department, to discuss his experience, his teaching philosophy, and vision for inspiring new scientists at Browning.
Op-Ed: Let’s Commit to the Gray Area
With Election Day a mere two days away, the need for respectful and layered dialogue in a country seemingly devoid of nuance remains at an all-time high.
Inflation, Ingredients, and the Inevitable: The Story of the Extinction of the $1 Pizza Slice
The once comforting $1.00 pizza sign has been replaced by the daunting $1.50 slice revision; a testament to the deadly role of time on inflation. On a mission to get a cheap slice of pizza, I became thoroughly disappointed to find that dollar slices, once the normal price for a slice, are disappearing from New York city storefronts. All around the city pizza prices have steadily increased: now, at your average pizza restaurant, a slice of cheese pizza can cost anywhere from three to four dollars.
Upper Schoolers Join Nationwide Walkout to Support Roe v. Wade
On May 13, 2022, a number of Browning Upper School students walked out of their classes to join students from across the city to protest the Supreme Court’s leaked draft that would overturn Roe v. Wade.
Super Bowl LVI Preview
The Cincinnati Bengals will face the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California today in Super Bowl LVI. This matchup was unexpected, as the Rams and Bengals were both 4 seeds coming into the playoffs.
Badger Receiver Reflects on Time as Panther Alum
During his time at Browning, Skyler Bell ‘21 obtained the fundamentals of being an athlete that would lead him to excel at football on a Big 10 team. Bell is currently midway through his first year playing as a wide receiver for the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Badgers team.
Vaccine Makes its Way to Teachers
Many members of the faculty have received their doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. They found the process to be relatively painless and are fortunate to have received the vaccine.
Alumnus Starts Work on New High School in Kenya
The Fleischer Foundation, founded by Stephen Fleischer ‘10 and his family, has been providing teenagers from Nairobi access to a high school education.
Community Witnesses History in the Making
On January 20, the Browning community witnessed an inauguration like no other for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Opinion: The Capitol Storming and Our Browning Values
On January 6, a group of rioters who supported former President Donald Trump stormed Capitol Hill because they believed the election was stolen from him. Congress was in the process of certifying the electoral votes when the mob started to charge into the building.
Faculty Conquer New Frontier of Hybrid Learning
School in the midst of a pandemic has seen our teachers finding ways to meet the demands of online instruction while still delivering a 62nd street-caliber education.
How Did “Among Us” Rise to Fame?
Imagine if a game, which was made two years ago, and was about to be deleted by the creators, suddenly became one of the best games of the year. Among Us is a murder mystery game made by an American game company named InnerSloth. The game suddenly became popular recently through gamers playing on Twitch and YouTube.
An NHL Playoffs Like No Other
Who would have thought that a professional sports team could pull off a championship run in the middle of a pandemic? Just a few months ago, the sports world could never have imagined those words. The NHL introduced, along with other sports organizations, the bubble format, which was enjoyed by sports fans at Browning.
Catching up with Comedian Sam Morril ’05
Comedian Sam Morril ’05 is rising to fame. In February 2020, his second Comedy Central stand-up special “I Got This” debuted, where it has since received more than 4.5 million views on YouTube. A momentous achievement for him, Morril says this is just the beginning and that there is much more content to come.
A Movement in Photos: Protests Against Racism and Police Brutality in New York City
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd died in Minneapolis, Minnesota while being arrested by the police. This incident sparked weeks of protests in major cities across America against the killing of George Floyd, police brutality, and systemic racism in American society.
The Effect of COVID - 19 on Our Environment and Climate Change
The COVID-19 pandemic may offer a beacon of hope for the seemingly impossible battle against climate change.