January 2026

The Bear Print - Boys' Basketball UpdateAs the midway point of the season approaches for the Brearley boys’ basketball team, it’s time to check in on where the squad stands. The team is currently 5–5 overall and 2–3 in the UCC — Valley division. Some wins have been nail-biters that came down to the buzzer, creating a great atmosphere for

The Bear Print - Girls Basketball UpdateWith a 7–1 record to start the season, the Brearley girls’ basketball team has surpassed expectations. Their only loss came to Bernards in the first round of the Metuchen Holiday Tournament; otherwise, the team has maintained its success, remaining undefeated in the UCC–Valley division at 5–0 under

The Bear Print - Midterms Study TipsLate January has snuck up on us, which means midterms are right around the corner. Almost every course will have an exam at the end of the first semester to assess how well you have learned the material. Over four days, students will take two midterms per day, each lasting two hours, in the order

The Bear Print - National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month (NSHTAM). NSHTAM raises public awareness about human trafficking and focuses on educating the public, preventing trafficking, and supporting survivors through campaigns and initiatives. The goal is to reduce and ultimately eliminate

The Bear Print - New(ish) Music RecommendationsSo many artists have been releasing inspiring albums with great music on each one! There are countless music genres in the world—country, pop, rock, rap, and more. But the big question is: what are the newest releases right now, and which ones are most recommended? Our world is blessed with amazing

The Bear Print - Flu Fury: The Season's Sneakiest Threat Achoo! Oh no — it’s that time of year again when everyone is getting sick. As people return from the holidays and head back to school, classes have become quite empty because many students are absent with illnesses. Somehow a large number of people have been catching the flu recently, which is

The Bear Print - Thrive Club Wellness FairThe David Brearley Thrive Club offers many activities to help our school community thrive mentally. One fun event is their annual Wellness Fair on Friday, January 23. The Wellness Fair gives students a chance to decompress and take part in enjoyable, calming activities before midterms begin the

The Bear Print - Seal of BiliteracyIn today’s world, the ability to communicate in more than one language is a valuable and meaningful skill. The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by the state of New Jersey to high school students who demonstrate proficiency in two or more languages by graduation. It appears on a student’s

The Bear Print - Brearley Students Join Congressional Youth CouncilThis year, seniors Katie Lima and Hector Tiru are proud to represent David Brearley High School as members of Congresswoman LaMonica McIver’s Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC). As part of the council, they engage directly with students from across New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District

The Bear Print - Women’s Rights Crisis in Afghanistan Afghan women and girls are being stripped of their deserved rights. It is no secret that there is an ongoing gender-equality crisis that has continued for centuries. The natural rights of women are infringed upon daily, but one country where this is particularly severe is Afghanistan. There are

The Bear Print - Competition Cheer Update Our Brearley Bear Cheerleaders are back at it again! Through their first three competitions, they have demonstrated the time and effort it takes to display Brearley pride. They practice three times a week for competitions and also cheer at some basketball games and wrestling matches. Their

The Bear Print - Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy“I have a dream!” People often associate this quote with the famous Martin Luther King Jr., the man who spoke out against racism and advocated for civil rights. He is honored every year on the third Monday in January to commemorate his legacy and the fight for African American equality. It all

The Bear Print - Movie RecommendationsWhat better way to start the new year than with some movie recommendations! There are so many new films out there — which are the best? A wide range of genres is popular right now, making it hard to decide what to watch. Below are some recommendations to start 2026 off right. Wicked: For Good —

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