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"Montero": The anticipated debut from one of Gen-Z's biggest stars

“Montero”: The anticipated debut from one of Gen-Z’s biggest stars

BEN CARPENTER, Staff Writer October 6, 2021

Just over two and a half years ago, a little-known rapper named Montero Hill dethroned Ariana Grande on the Billboard Hot 100. The song he did it with? A one minute, 43-second country-rap ditty called...

Fun fall activities that won't break the bank

Fun fall activities that won’t break the bank

ALEXIA BURBY, STAFF WRITER October 1, 2021

The air is getting cooler and leaves are starting to change. That can only mean one thing, fall is coming. With fall comes lots of fun activities to do with friends and family. If you are looking for some...

The cast and crew of "In the Forests of the Night"

Live theater returns to GHS this fall

MICHAEL MERCHANT, Staff Writer September 22, 2021

After two years of virtual performances, the GHS drama club will present  “In the Forests of the Night,” by Del Martin, live, this fall.  The dramatic tale features thirteen unnamed protagonists...

CODA: Caitlyn's movie review

CODA: Caitlyn’s movie review

CAITLYN MUNIZ, Staff Writer September 16, 2021

CODA follows the story of a 17 year old girl from Gloucester Massachusetts, as she navigates her way through high school. Ruby Rossi is the only hearing member of her family and wants to go to college,...

GHS clubs are back for the 2021 school year

GHS clubs are back for the 2021 school year

SOFIA ORLANDO, Staff Writer September 15, 2021

After school clubs are making their debut for the 2021 school year and there are many to cover.  For starters, young actors should think about joining the Drama Club. They are performing “In The...

May madness: Astrology edition

May madness: Astrology edition

ELISE AMARAL, Staff Writer May 19, 2021

As we have entered May, we have entered a new astrological stage. There is a lot going on this month in the cosmos. Many planets shift into Gemini in May,  which brings a flighty energy. Mercury shifted...

High School musical cast members getting ready to rehearse the finale

High School Musical is what you’ve been looking for

CLARA DEL VECCHIO and MADISON KOLTERJAHN May 17, 2021

Get ready, Gloucester. the Gloucester High Theatre Program is bringing the East High spirit to Gloucester High in this year’s spring musical movie.  For the first time, GHS drama will produce a full...

Book club with Ella Grossi

Book club with Ella Grossi

ELLA GROSSI, Staff Writer May 14, 2021

Welcome again to this month’s book club! This month will be featuring fantasy, fiction, and historical fiction. These are this month’s hot picks: Siege and Storm As promised, I have continued...

Book Club with Ella Grossi

Book Club with Ella Grossi

ELLA GROSSI, Staff Writer April 8, 2021

Welcome back to March book club! This month I focused heavily on female authors to celebrate Women’s History Month. This selection I have cultivated historical non-fiction, historical fantasy, and fantasy...

The cast of High School Musical Jr. poses for photo.

GHS Drama to stage High School Musical Jr. in May

CLARA DEL VECCHIO, Staff Writer March 25, 2021

This year, the GHS drama club will be performing High School Musical Jr. The production has drastically changed due to COVID-19 restrictions. People will not be attending the performance, but instead will...

Book Club with Ella Grossi

Book Club with Ella Grossi

ELLA GROSSI, Staff Writer March 5, 2021

Welcome back to the monthly book club with Ella Grossi! For this month’s selection, I wanted the focus to be around Black History Month. In doing so, I read books written by Black authors that spoke...

Adding shredded cheddar cheese to your scrambled eggs will enhance your breakfast experience

Unique and simple ways to spice up your breakfast

ANDREW COELHO, Staff Writer March 5, 2021

As I’m sure most of you know, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Everyday we wake up and eat breakfast, the meal that fuels our bodies’ and gives us enough energy to be able to function...

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