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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...

Drama club produces virtual show "The Radio Play Disaster"

Drama club produces virtual show “The Radio Play Disaster”

MILA BARRY, Editor-in-chief February 12, 2021

The Gloucester High Drama Club’s fall show is now available to stream.  Called  "The Radio Play Disaster"  this comedic masterpiece depicts the directorial misadventure of Harlan Bean, a writer...

Book Club with Ella Grossi

Book Club with Ella Grossi

ELLA GROSSI, Staff Writer January 28, 2021

Growing up, I wasn’t one for new year’s resolutions but this year I believed that I could try keeping one. My new year resolution is to read at least 1 book a month, this month I read 4. Each month...

Five ways for self improvement in 2021

Five ways for self improvement in 2021

ANDREW COELHO, Staff Writer January 22, 2021

We can all agree that 2020 was a rough year and during lockdown many of us struggled with self improvement as we were all stuck inside our houses. Luckily, I was once in that position and I can help you...

A jolly sight to see in Danvers, Massachusetts.

Covid friendly holiday fun

EMILY GOSSOM, Staff Writer December 23, 2020

Christmas break is only a few days away, but this year it’s going to look different. While in the midst of a global pandemic, a majority of the holiday festivities have been deemed unsafe. The Santa...

Best picks for Halloween movie night

Best picks for Halloween movie night

EMILY GOSSOM and ELLA GROSSI October 30, 2020

With Halloween quickly creeping up, many teens are trying to make plans for the holiday. Due to the setback with Covid-19, teens have to find safe ways to celebrate. Watching movies can be a fun and inclusive...

Gloucester encourages safe Halloween

Gloucester encourages safe Halloween

CHARLIE GROLEAU, Staff Writer October 27, 2020

Due to Covid-19 pandemic, the city of Gloucester has recently issued safer plans, and recommendations to let the fall holiday continue. Gloucester officials encourage residents to participate in trick-...

The Art of Resilience

The Art of Resilience

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor October 21, 2020

Picture this: You’re a GHS student, getting up bright and early to sign onto your Chromebook for remote learning. Your schedule is full of awesome electives, like chorus and painting. But wait… your...

How to cope with increased school anxiety

How to cope with increased school anxiety

ANNIKA NYBORG and EMILY GOSSOM October 19, 2020

Back to school on its own can be stressful, but back to school during a global pandemic is a whole different experience. With a completely new way of learning comes many challenges like increased anxiety....

Art for Equity project promotes diversity in school libraries

Art for Equity project promotes diversity in school libraries

BAILEY SAPUTO, Staff Writer, Editor October 16, 2020

Beginning this school year, senior Mila Barry has organized a project to help build more equitable educational spaces through Gloucester’s school libraries. Called Art for Equity, it's a creative student...

Rainbow flag and blue sky.

The Queer Experience: Coming Out

AIS COOK, Staff Writer October 15, 2020

Every year on October 11, LGBTQ+ Americans celebrate National Coming Out Day. Coming out is a pivotal moment for someone whose identity exists outside of society's norms. However, coming out is rarely...

Five movies to watch during quarantine

Five movies to watch during quarantine

CAMERON MUNIZ, Staff Writer April 7, 2020

During these uncertain times, we all need a way to get away. However, it is very difficult to. We always want to get the latest information on social media or the news. These are very stressful times....

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