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Danny Williamson receiving a gold medal for shot put at the Special Olympics

Alumnus profile: Danny Williamson

OWEN HARDY, Staff Writer May 27, 2021

If you live in Gloucester, chances are you know Danny Williamson. Whether you’ve seen him at GHS sports games, viewed his videos on Facebook, or have come across pictures of him with his medals, it’s...

Everything you ever wondered about vaccines

Everything you ever wondered about vaccines

MILA BARRY, Editor-in-chief April 15, 2021

From internationally renowned medical discussion to neighborhood small talk, vaccines have been at the forefront of conversation over the past few months. They’ve served as a welcome distraction from...

In Appreciation of  The Hill We Climb 

In Appreciation of  “The Hill We Climb” 

MILA BARRY, Editor-in-chief January 25, 2021

Amanda Gorman, first National Youth Poet Laureate, instituted herself as a household name with her eloquent performance at Wednesday’s inauguration. Her strength, as well as her authorial merit, made...

Art by Elise Amaral

The Age of Aquarius, explained

ELISE AMARAL, Staff Writer January 19, 2021

With the wildness that has ensued in 2020, and 2021 thus far, one may wonder if things can get any more crazy. For astrology lovers, the Age of Aquarius could be the start of a better, or at least more...

Donald Trump is the first president in history to be impeached twice.

The second impeachment, explained

MILA BARRY, Editor-in-chief January 12, 2021

From violent insurrection and flagrant bigotry to Twitter bans and impeachment proceedings, the Capitol has seen a pretty tumultuous week. The Trump presidency is drawing to a bitterly contentious end,...

Best routes to run in Gloucester

Best routes to run in Gloucester

Andrew Coelho and Owen Hardy June 15, 2020

There is perhaps no form of sport as old as running. It requires minimal equipment yet provides various health benefits, both physical and mental, making it a very popular activity. Running is often...

OMaley  8th grader Willow Barry models a homemade protective mask

How and why you need to start sewing masks

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor April 7, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to tighten its grasp on our nation, the need for PPE (personal protective equipment) becomes more severe. Medical facilities of all types are seeing an increasing number of Coronavirus...

Ramen, topped with an egg and bit of sriracha, and ready to eat!

Edible Histories: Ramen

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor March 26, 2020

  Has quarantine hit your cupboards yet? We all know the feeling. Days ago, in a flustered attempt to take the proper pandemic precaution, you hunkered down and swore off human contact....

A Short History of Pandemics

A Short History of Pandemics

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor March 20, 2020

 

Artists rendition of their Big Head cartoon thinking about how chaotic the grading system is.

An Incongruence of Philosophy 

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor February 14, 2020

The world of educational philosophy is at once timeless, and in constant flux. From short-lived fads to the enduring Aristotlian argument, teachers work with an uncommon amalgam of old and new.  The...

Poster advertising Potts show features her own artwork.

Reflecting on Too Fat for China

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor January 2, 2020

The concept of having a story - the building of it and the telling of it - forms the crux of Phoebe Potts' recent production, Too Fat for China. This poignant crossover between stand-up act and social...

Chicken adobo, ready to be eaten!

Edible Histories: Adobo

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor December 9, 2019

    As the holiday season ushers in a time of travel and family gatherings, food begins to take center stage.  Neighbors give cookies and grandparents dig up ancient recipes, but in...

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