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GHS students raise the Pride Flag at Gloucester City Hall.

Why we celebrate pride in June

MICHAEL MERCHANT, Contributor June 1, 2023

Everyone knows Pride month is in June, but why is that? The answer can be explained with a brief history of the Stonewall Riots. The Stonewall Riots were a turning point for gay liberation. The LGBTQ...

Aurelia Harrisons personal copy of Sounds of Silence on vinyl.

Old School Album Review: Sounds of Silence

AURELIA HARRISON, Features and Opinions Editor May 31, 2023

The 60s and 70s were a golden age for folk and rock music. Live concerts were taking the nation by storm, radio stations and record labels were rising to power, and there to meet them was an unsuspecting...

Mr. Basile flashes his famous smile for the camera.

Arrivederci buona fortuna, Signor Basile

SOFIA ORLANDO, Multimedia Editor May 30, 2023

When walking through the language hall, students are bound to see many things: colorful flags, friends, their favorite class or even their favorite teacher. But, what students look forward to most,  is...

Saona Isla is located right next to Yuma, in La Altagracia province

Travel to another island this summer: visit the DR

SHEILA MEDRANO, Staff Writer May 23, 2023

Summer is almost here, and if  you're looking for a reason to go to the Dominican Republic, here are 4 amazing places to spend a week of your summer vacation! Saona Isla is located right next to Yuma,...

The Greasy Pole walk at St. Peters Fiesta 2022

How to slay your spring and summer

ARI PRIEST, Staff Writer May 17, 2023

Warm days have sprung upon us. Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and the weather is getting increasingly warmer. Need some help figuring out how to spend this beautiful season? I’ve got you covered.  Sports Here...

Gloucester High School Racial Equity Club hosts Cultural Celebration Day

Gloucester High School Racial Equity Club hosts Cultural Celebration Day

SHEILA MEDRANO, Staff Writer May 16, 2023

With the school year ending the Racial Equity team wanted to provide a place for students to feel welcome and have fun celebrating their roots together, one last time.  As part of the Cultural Celebration...

Tigers Nest, a monastery high in the mountains of Bhutan, is pictured.

Bhutan: the most interesting country you’ve never heard of

FINN WALL, Staff Writer May 12, 2023

In 2023, much of the world is on a similar trajectory: economies opening, wide-scale capitalism, and movement towards a more globalized world system. Particularly from our perspective as Americans, it...

British Monarchy still has value, but how long will it last?

British Monarchy still has value, but how long will it last?

EVELYN PORTER, Staff Writer May 11, 2023

This past Saturday saw the coronation of the newest monarch of the U.K., the first British coronation in 70 years. King Charles III was crowned in a deeply religious ceremony, involving music, jewels,...

Senior showcase will open Arts Festival this year, featuring work from seniors who have excelled in art classes at GHS.

Art showcase features works from GHS senior artists

ANNIKA NYBORG, Staff Writer May 10, 2023

On Saturday the 13th, the Senior Showcase artwork will be on display at Movement Arts Gloucester Massachusetts (MAGMA), as part of the Spring Arts Festival.  Seniors who have excelled in the various art...

Emma Allen and Maddie Wheeler pose with their Awesome Gloucester grant winnings.

Racial Equity Team awarded grant Awesome Gloucester

AURELIA HARRISON, Features and Opinion Editor May 1, 2023

The GHS Racial Equity Team, represented by seniors Emma Allen and Maddie Wheeler, has received a 1000 dollar grant from Awesome Gloucester. Allen and Wheeler teamed up with GHS teacher Ms. D’Antonio...

Eleuthera Pink Sand Harbour Island, Bahamas

The vibrant colors of the coast

EVELYN PORTER, Staff Writer April 24, 2023

As the weather creeps closer to the warmth and sun of summer beach-days, the dreary gray of spring can feel as though it lasts forever. While looking forward to a beach-filled vacation, one may find momentary...

(From Left) Amber Gaumnitz, Catherine Sargent, Autumn Buhl, and Kyia Karvelas hold signs at the Take Back the Night March on Thursday night.

Take Back the Night March raises awareness of assault and abuse

MASON GAUMNITZ, Staff Writer April 14, 2023

On Thursday, the annual Take Back the Night march took place, followed by a gathering in Gloucester’s Younity Center. The event was organized by a local group of activists, therapists, and volunteers...

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