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Stuffed bears lift spirits during quarantine

Stuffed bears lift spirits during quarantine

AUTUMN-MARIE SILVA, Staff Writer April 4, 2020

As we come upon our third week of quarantine, it’s likely that many households are becoming hectic as cabin fever fully settles in---especially those with children. However, a community based cure might...

Walking can burn calories, clear your head, and help you stay in touch with nature

The many benefits of walking

OWEN HARDY, Staff Writer April 1, 2020

As we spend more time in quarantine, many of us find ourselves getting antsy. We can’t go to school, we can’t play sports, we can’t even see our friends. We are trapped inside our homes with our...

Ramen, topped with an egg and bit of sriracha, and ready to eat!

Edible Histories: Ramen

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor March 26, 2020

  Has quarantine hit your cupboards yet? We all know the feeling. Days ago, in a flustered attempt to take the proper pandemic precaution, you hunkered down and swore off human contact....

Eight things to do while social distancing

Eight things to do while social distancing

SAM GROLEAU and ELISE AMARAL March 24, 2020

As Coronavirus concerns grow in the US, people are being required to practice social distancing. This means that the number of people staying home is going to rise. The goal is to stop the spread of this...

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...

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