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The Dr. Seuss controversy unpacked

FINN WALL, Staff Writer March 20, 2023

What do you think of when you hear the word ‘idol’?  For many, it's hard to think of a figure more recognized or renowned than Theodor Seuss Geisel, commonly known by his pen name, Dr. Seuss. One...

Lawn Mowers through the Ages by Cyan Clements

Mowing right along: a brief history of lawn mowers

EVELYN PORTER, Staff Writer March 17, 2023

The lawn mower, a powerful device and intricate piece of equipment, has been seen, heard of, or perhaps even used, by most of our Gloucester population. Rarely, however, is time taken to reflect on the...

Marissa Numerosi carves pieces from a slab of clay

Marissa Numerosi’s Passion for Pottery

SHEILA MEDRANO, Staff Writer March 8, 2023

Every artist has a favorite creative outlet, and for GHS senior Marissa Numerosi, that outlet is pottery. Numerosi began working with clay in her freshman year, and by sophomore year, she was taking...

Artists impression of the eating disorder awareness symbol blossoming with blue flowers and green leaves, the eating disorder awareness colors.

The truth about eating disorders

CLARA DEL VECCHIO, News Editor February 27, 2023

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week is held on the last week of February every year—spanning February 27th to March 5th in 2023—and is meant to spread understanding of eating disorders and promote...

Evelyn Porters watercolor depiction of The Gillnetters top five deep sea creatures.

Top five deep sea creatures

EVELYN PORTER, Staff Writer January 26, 2023

1. Ziminella Vrijenhoek The top creature on this list is shrouded in mystery. It lives in the deep, deep sea, and thus, there is very little information about it. We do know, however, that this is a...

Kanye’s Kraziness: a year in review 

Kanye’s Kraziness: a year in review 

SOFIA ORLANDO, Multimedia editor December 12, 2022

As 2022 winds down, it is now officially time to reflect on this eventful year. People may choose to reflect on personal happenings, politics, or trends, but celebrity scandals would be a notable place...

Opossoms: underappreciated creatures of the night

Opossoms: underappreciated creatures of the night

EVELYN PORTER, Staff Writer October 28, 2022

As a population, we tend to have an aversion towards things that don’t look pretty, and that’s not entirely unwarranted. But some furry creatures, such as opossums, are very beneficial to city and...

A combination of milk mixed with chymosin enzyme used to make cheese.

Biotech class gets daring with dairy

EVELYN PORTER, Staff Writer October 18, 2022

Recently, the GHS Biotech class made cheese. This interesting lab taught much more than just the process of making a dairy snack, however. Students reported learning about the versatility, uses, importance,...

Mangu con Los Tres Golpes is a traditional Dominican breakfast prepared by Gillnetter staff writer Sheila Medrano.

Mangu con Los Tres Golpes is a must try Dominican breakfast

SHEILA MEDRANO, Staff Writer September 15, 2022

  Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! In honor of it being the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, I wanted to share my favorite food from my culture. Mangu con Los Tres Golpes! Que es Mangu?...

Snotbot and the use of drones to preserve ocean wildlife

Snotbot and the use of drones to preserve ocean wildlife

BARET BUCKLEY, Contributor June 20, 2022

Whales are consistently harmed by human involvement in the oceans through ships, pollution, and entanglement from fishing gear. Whales across the globe are threatened by human activities. In order to prevent...

On efforts to preserve Gloucesters ecosystemic balance

On efforts to preserve Gloucester’s ecosystemic balance

TYLER WEED, Contributor June 15, 2022

Gloucester has had a long history of development, transforming it from a small settlement to a superpower in the fishing industry and a massive tourist hotspot. But Gloucester’s culture of industry and...

One of Good Harbors Piping Plovers rests in the sand.

Boisterous Beach-goers Perpetuate Plover Problem

CLARA DEL VECCHIO, Staff Writer June 7, 2022

Tourism has always been a contentious issue in Gloucester, from causing disastrous beach traffic to deeply affecting the wildlife of the city. It provides money and jobs for Gloucester, but its negative...

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