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Twenty video games to look for in 2020

Twenty video games to look for in 2020

AUTUMN-MARIE SILVA, Staff Writer February 28, 2020

In 2019, we saw several games which gained some serious ground in popularity. However, 2020 has already promised to be a big year as companies begin to release next-generation gaming systems. From new...

The smoothie, ready to drink

Edible Histories: Smoothies

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor February 25, 2020

February marks the start of the worst part of winter. We’re tired of the cold, but there are months of it to come, and the balmy days of summer seem impossibly far away. Luckily, there’s a way...

Mixed media piece by Massimo Mogetta

GHS artists recognized at Scholastic Awards

ELISE AMARAL, Staff Writer February 25, 2020

It’s been a fantastic month for the GHS Art Department.  GHS has had three Gold Key winners for the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: Julia Amero for her Pelican Painting, Autumn Silva for her...

Eighth graders April Smith ( Anna) and Willow Barry (Hans), perform Love Is An Open Door

Frozen Fever at O’Maley Middle School

AIS COOK, Correspondent February 6, 2020

This weekend, O’Maley Middle School Drama Club will continue their run of Disney’s Frozen Jr, a musical that features all of the beloved songs from the blockbuster film.  Two talented...

1917 lives up to the hype

1917 lives up to the hype

CAMERON MUNIZ, Staff Writer January 27, 2020

1917 is a film that is certainly bound to join the ranks of prestigious war movies such as Saving Private Ryan, Dunkirk, Full Metal Jacket, and Zero Dark Thirty. The film follows two British soldiers,...

Want to know what Gloucester kids are really saying?

Want to know what Gloucester kids are really saying?

OWEN HARDY, Staff Writer January 15, 2020

Walking through the halls of Gloucester High School, you are likely to hear a few different languages. Primarily, you will hear English. You are also likely to hear some Spanish, and perhaps, even a little...

Upcoming hits for the big and small screens

Upcoming hits for the big and small screens

EMILY PALK, Staff Writer, Editor January 14, 2020

2019 made a major impact on modern movies and television, and it is clear that 2020 has some exciting new content being released throughout the year. Here is a compiled list of ten movies and ten TV shows...

Selena Gomez in concert in 2013

Selena Gomez set to release new album

ELISE AMARAL, Staff Writer January 8, 2020

In October of 2019 former Disney star Selena Gomez released her heartfelt singles ‘Lose You To Love Me’ and ‘Look at Her Now’ to announce her comeback to the music industry.  Her new songs...

Musicians to look out for in 2020

Musicians to look out for in 2020

BROOKE CLEARY, Staff Writer December 18, 2019

2019 was a very busy year for music. The year has been nothing short of entertaining, with albums from the likes of Kanye West, Lana Del Ray, Tyler the Creator, and Bon Iver to name a few. However many...

Antigone in Munich: the Sophie Scholl Story opens Thursday night

“Antigone in Munich: the Sophie Scholl Story” opens Thursday night

EMILY PALK, Staff Writer, Editor November 20, 2019

The GHS Theatre Program is travelling back to the 1940s to tell a story of power and perseverance in the face of struggle. “Antigone In Munich: The Sophie Scholl Story” by Claudia Haas follows the...

Baozi, after being cooked.

Edible Histories: Baozi

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor November 13, 2019

As winter begins to set in, it’s time to start cooking our favorite cold weather treats --and who doesn’t love a piping hot dumpling? For Edible Histories this November we’re exploring baozi, the...

Spooky jack-o-lanterns are a must for your Halloween movie night!

Thirteen scary movies to watch this Halloween

ELISE AMARAL, Staff Writer October 29, 2019

If you’re looking for a good scare this Halloween, then check out these classic horror movies and thrillers.  Over the years, horror movies have evolved from psychologically scary to horrific gore....

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