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A conversation with the mayoral candidates

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief November 2, 2023

Get those ballots ready! This year, Gloucester will be holding its mayoral election, where eligible voters of all ages will get to exercise their voting rights and help elect the next mayor.  This...

GTA hosts community forum for Gloucester Public Schools

GTA hosts community forum for Gloucester Public Schools

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief October 30, 2023

 The Gloucester Teachers Association hosted a roundtable discussion, open to the public on Saturday to address the needs within the city’s school systems.  During the event, GTA Vice President Matthew...

GHS gets ready for Halloween Costume Contest

GHS gets ready for Halloween Costume Contest

October 27, 2023

The Positive School Culture Team is planning its 1st Halloween Costume Contest at GHS! "We are hoping to have the whole school participate in this fun and exciting day, geared to foster a sense of...

An image of the banner raised in honor of the indigenous land GHS is built on

Racial Equity club raises banner in honor of indigenous land

LEXI THOMAS, Staff Writer October 18, 2023

Last Wednesday, the Racial Equity and Advocacy club had a banner raising during homeroom, dedicating a space in Gloucester High School to recognize the indigenous land the school is built on.  The...

Get in the spooky spirit with Teen Fright Night

Get in the spooky spirit with Teen Fright Night

FINNEGAN LEVER October 17, 2023

This Friday October 20th, get into the Halloween spirit and join the CAM Teen Council for Teen Fright Night. Located in the auditorium of the Cape Ann Museum at 27 Pleasant Street, the CAM staff welcomes...

Town Green collaborative kicks off Climate Change Project

Town Green collaborative kicks off Climate Change Project

FINNEGAN LEVER, Staff Writer October 17, 2023

Cape Ann is getting an expansion of environmental awareness this year, as local non-profit organization TownGreen teams up with GHS Health Youth Advisory Council for a local Climate Change Impact project....

Lily Pregent (Left) and Keagan Jewell (Right) after the big win

Field Hockey with mighty win against Marblehead

ALEENA BROWN, Contributor October 12, 2023

The Gloucester Field Hockey team put a spell on the Marblehead Magicians on October 11th, with the big score of 9-0. Lily Pregent had a hat trick, with Anna Cinelli and Captain Abby Lowthers behind...

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Speaker of the House is ousted in unprecedented move

FINN WALL, News Editor October 5, 2023

The House of Representatives voted 216 to 210 this past Tuesday to remove Representative Kevin McCarthy of California from the speakership, leaving the chamber without a leader and kicking off a move into...

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After decades of MJROTC, GHS transitions to Navy program

FINN WALL, News Editor October 3, 2023

MJROTC has been one of GHS’ most important programs over the years - but after decades as a Marines program the school will transition from the Marines to the Navy. This change comes as the result...

The official logo for the Indigenous Film Festival.

Gloucester celebrates Indigenous Film Festival

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief October 3, 2023

As part of the Gloucester 400+ festivities, Gloucester will hold a week-long Indigenous Film Festival to celebrate the indigenous peoples that have inhabited Cape Ann for centuries. The decision to...

Students participating in the GHS Cultural Celebration earlier this year.

Racial Equity and Advocacy Club welcomes new members

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief October 2, 2023

Looking to get involved in the GHS community? The Racial Equity and Advocacy Club may be just the place for you!  The Racial Equity and Advocacy Club is an organization for those interested in acknowledging...

The Sawyer Free Library before its upcoming renovation.

Sawyer Free Library hosts groundbreaking celebration

ASHLEE SCOLA, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

Mark your calendars, as this Friday, September 29, The Sawyer Free Library will commence its groundbreaking celebration following the highly anticipated historic renovation, modernization, and expansion...

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