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The great Stanley Cup craze: explained

LEXI THOMAS, Staff Writer April 2, 2024

Not just a coveted award by professional hockey players, the Stanley Cup has sparked a nationwide craze over the cup-holder-fitting water bottle. Past internet crazes and viral trends have sparked a boom...

From left to right: Kevin G (Andrw Fahim), a mathlete (Sean Buckley), Ms. Norbury (Anaya Brigulio), and Cady (Malia Andrews)

GHS spring musical “Mean Girls” is ‘SO fetch’

FINN WALL, News Editor March 19, 2024

In just two weeks time, the GHS Theater Program brings their production of the popular movie-turned-musical Mean Girls. The cast and crew, made of students from all grade levels, have been working tirelessly...

Cyan Clements depicts Grande with a stylized version of the albums title.

Ariana Grande’s “eternal sunshine”: the good, the bad, and the expected

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief March 11, 2024

On March 8th, Ariana Grande released her 7th studio album, “eternal sunshine”, a 13-track pop record that takes the listener on a journey through her recent triumphs and low points, for better and...

Jazz for a Cure takes a stand against cancer

Jazz for a Cure takes a stand against cancer

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

Gloucester residents are no strangers to attending community events, especially ones meant to support a specific cause. On Wednesday, March 13th at 7:30 p.m., locals will have such an opportunity during...

The main characters of Little Women pose for a photoshoot, from left: Sean Buckley, Aurelia Harrison, Malia Andrews, Emma Alves, Melody Mattson, and Finn Wall

GHS Theater hosts state-wide theater festival

FINN WALL, News Editor February 16, 2024

This upcoming March 2nd, the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild is hosting its annual competition, the METG Theater Celebration Festival. And after years of submitting our name, Gloucester High School...

RASA Quartet returns to Rockport

RASA Quartet returns to Rockport

FINNEGAN LEVER, Staff Writer February 2, 2024

This Saturday, February 3, Rasa Quartet returns to Rockport after three years. Their remarkable 2021 performance at the Rockport Celtic festival has brought back audiences to come see them perform at Shalin...

Santana Farias personal collection of YA fantasy books

Put the fantastic in fantastical: 5 must-read fantasy series

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer January 30, 2024

Although everyday life can be boring for those who dream of epic adventures, there’s an easy way to live out your daydreams: fantasy books. Fantasy series are the prime solution to monotony, brimming...

Ava Orlando re-imagines the films infamous Burn Book and its recognizable aesthetics

Was “Mean Girls” (2024) a success? It’s hard to say

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief January 22, 2024

After its success on Broadway, the “Mean Girls” musical has been adapted into a movie. Public opinion was divided when this movie was announced: Broadway fans were excited, fans of the original were...

Willow Barry illustrates some of Booktoks favorite topics and tropes.

“Booktok” and the new age of reading

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief January 16, 2024

Contrary to popular belief, the era of reading is not over. If you’re someone who enjoys literature and has been on TikTok in the past year or so, you’ve probably come across book-related content at...

The prompt calendar for McftBs monthly reading challenge.

New year, new reading challenge

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief January 5, 2024

The Bookstore of Gloucester is partnering with the Massachusetts Center for the Book for their official 2024 Reading Challenge.  Each month has a different prompt, starting with January: “A book...

Holiday Concert Poster

GHS music department presents holiday concert

LEXI THOMAS, Staff Writer December 19, 2023

This Thursday, the Gloucester High School  Jazz Band, Chorus, and Concert band will take to the GHS stage to perform their annual Holiday Concert for family, friends, and the Gloucester Community. The...

Art by Cyan Clements

Christmas gift ideas for your confusing dad

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief December 12, 2023

Christmas is coming, and many of us have a problem. You have a father, and you have no idea what to get him. Your siblings, your friends, and even your mom are easier targets. But what do you get for your...

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