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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...

Evelyn Porters pencil sketch of the newly discovered trapdoor spider  species, the Euoplos Dignitas.

New species of spider discovered in Central Queensland, Australia

EVELYN PORTER, Staff Writer April 13, 2023

Earlier this year, a group of museum workers made a shocking discovery - an unidentified species of spider was found in the Queensland Museum’s collection in Australia. Upon realizing it was undescribed,...

Clementss pen-on-paper depiction of a bag filled with travel necessities.

Top ten travel essentials for spring break

ANNIKA NYBORG, Staff Writer April 11, 2023

Spring break is upon us! Here are 10 products that help you travel smarter. As an avid traveler I have found these products to keep me organized and allow me to have the most efficient vacation. Whether...

(from left) Declan Lessor, Aurelia Harrison, Esme Sarrouf, Cassidy Pontes and Jessica Cote rehearsing Land of Yesterday.

Take a journey to the past with the spring musical “Anastasia”

FINN WALL, Staff Writer April 4, 2023

This Thursday, the Gloucester High School Theatre Program will open their spring show, “Anastasia,” the hit Broadway musical based on the 1997 Fox animated movie. The show represents a cast of students...

Cyan Clements re-interprets the subjects of the So Much (for) Stardust album cover.

Fall Out Boy returns with So Much (for) Stardust

AURELIA HARRISON, Opinion and Features Editor March 30, 2023

2023 is shaping up to be a big year for the pop-rock genre, with albums like Paramore’s “This Is Why” and Maneskin’s “Rush” making waves for teenagers and especially nostalgic millennials....

Runner Duck in a Garden pen sketch by Evelyn Porter

Running into spring

EVELYN PORTER, Staff Writer March 24, 2023

As spring starts to come around, garden planning begins. Whether “garden” means just one potted plant, a veggie patch, or filling the yard with flowers, most of us have felt the joy of watching our...

GHS Health Center wants your feedback

GHS Health Center wants your feedback

SHEILA MEDRANO, Staff Writer March 22, 2023

The Health Center staff is encouraging everyone who has ever been in their care to take the survey linked below so they can get some feedback. They also want your opinion if you have never been to the...

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...

Photographers Aidan Kull and Vanessa Torres at the Through the Students Lense exhibit featuring the work of Gloucester High School Students

GHS students featured in Marblehead Arts Association exhibit

ARI PRIEST, Staff Writer March 16, 2023

“Through The Student's Lens” is an art exhibit being featured at the Marblehead Arts Association. The exhibition is focused on how seven student photographers from five local North Shore High Schools...

Kassidy Klopotoskis  metaphorical depiction of the disregard for choral singers at the middle school

Voices fall silent

ANNETTE LOVE, Contributor March 10, 2023
A chorale program in jeopardy
Magnolia Sunshine a mural by Emily Grace outside of Bravo on Main Street.

In conversation with local artist Emily Grace

AURELIA HARRISON, Features and Opinion Editor February 28, 2023

Last week, I had the opportunity to sit down with Emily Grace, an artist from Gloucester who has been working locally, with dreams to base her career in her hometown. She is a GHS alum and attended MassArt...

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