In this very important episode, Benjamin L. ‘24 Matthew B. ‘23, Spencer R. ‘22, and Gus S. ‘21, process the disturbing events from January sixth through looking at numerous images and voicing their concerns.

In episode 7, Benjamin L. ‘24 and Matthew B. ‘23 discuss the last week of the NFL regular season and make their playoff predictions for the future rounds.

In episode 6 of the sports branch, Benjamin L. ‘24 and Matthew B. ‘23 discuss the Steelers’ losing streak and weigh whether JuJu Smith-Schuster’s off-field antics have played a role in that. They also talk about the action-packed first night of NBA regular-season basketball.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, cross country coach Dominique Bernard has kept his love for running alive with the creation of the virtual running and fitness club. Not only does he provide the opportunity for students to take part in cross country competitions, but he also instructs them on how they should face the challenge of keeping themselves safe while providing them with a way to exercise. 

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.⁠

For Latino Heritage month, seniors Fernando C. ‘21, Edgar S. ‘21, and Christian S. ‘21 created a video in Corona Plaza to demonstrate the diverse cultures in New York City. Check out their video here and their thoughts on the importance of filming it.

This past fall, the Upper School transitioned to a hybrid schooling model; some feel that adjustments made since the spring like transitioning to Canvas have allowed for learning to be easier, but many are still adjusting to online learning.

Whether from the building or a computer screen, the Browning administration has successfully dealt with the challenge of running a school during a global pandemic, but there are many obstacles for the remainder of the school year. As of now, the administration’s intention is to remain in hybrid learning.

In these episodes, Benjamin L. ‘24 and Matthew B. ‘23 have a thoughtful discussion about the recent weeks in football, basketball, and hockey. They are joined by Alexander R. ‘21 to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s recent contract extension.

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.

In this episode, Benjamin L. ‘24 sits down with new Latin teacher Ian Hochberg to discuss topics ranging from teaching during BrowningFlex to some of the best things New York City has to offer.

The ZOO Podcast has released a new sports branch hosted by Benjamin L. ‘24 and Matthew B. ‘23. The two discuss professional sports, while also giving some hot takes. Enjoy the first three episodes of this series below.

In a normal year, it is common to introduce the new Browning faculty at a school assembly. Due to COVID-19, this could not take place. The Grytte asked our new members the following two questions so that the community can get to know them better:

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.

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.

The ZOO is back! In this episode, the entire ZOO crew is together to discuss the Halloween festivities. Who has the best costume? Watch to find out.

The Grytte won first place with special merit, the highest award possible, in the American Scholastic Press Association’s 2019-2020 contest for school newspapers.

While physical gatherings for the Interschool community have not occurred while schools have been closed, many have been able to stay connected online.

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 Grytte would like to congratulate the class of 2020 on their offers of college admission. Read more to see their college choices.