People participate in high school athletics for all sorts of reasons.  Some search for an outlet for their competitive energy. Some need an excuse to stay in shape.  Students join to make friends, and gain a sense of belonging. They join to become stronger leaders and more confident individuals.  They...

On Tuesday February 5th, President Trump delivered his second State of the Union address masked with the backdrop of a changed Congress. The speech was delayed due to the longest shutdown in government history. Though he failed to mention the shutdown in his nearly 120 minute speech, there was no...

Students who are tired of the endless line at the vending machine may be happy to learn the snack shop has reopened. After nearly a year of negotiating, the school committee will allow the shop to be open, three days a week for 15 minutes per lunch period. Last May, the snack shop was permanently...

On January 1st, a ban on plastic bags and polystyrene serving-containers proposed by Councilor at Large Melissa Cox took effect in restaurants, supermarkets, and businesses across Gloucester. Because the trays used in Gloucester public school cafeterias are made of polystyrene and used to serve food,...

This Valentines Day, the activist organization One Billion Rising is holding the 6th annual One Billion Rising event at city hall in support of survivors of gendered violence. The event will be held in the Kyrouz auditorium at 5:00 pm. One Billion Rising is an organization that attempts to draw attention...