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Make ‘Em Laugh’s production team and tech crew on the GHS auditorium stage

Behind the scenes with the GHS Drama Club

MYLEE TOWNE, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

When putting on a show, there’s a lot that has to go right behind the scenes. The tech crew, production team, and even actors, ensure that happens. Tech week is a stressful week for all of those involved,...

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MA Ballot questions: explained

JESSICA HARVEY, Staff Writer November 4, 2024

With election day on the horizon, it’s hard to miss the political campaigns and commercials at every turn. But do you really understand the questions that you’re being asked to vote on? What will it...

With more than 41 million eligible voters, Gen Z has the potential to influence the outcome of the election  - if they turn out to vote.

Shaped by history, Gen Z is ready to influence the political climate

RUBY MCELHENNY, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

School shootings, unprecedented partisan divide, a changing economy with record high inflation, a global pandemic, and presidential candidates on TikTok.  These events have shaped young people’s perspectives...

Artist Mylee Towne's depiction of Tim Walz and J.D. Vance meeting for a cordial, and contentious debate.

Key moments in the Vice Presidential debate

BENJAMIN SECHRIST, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

Republican Senator JD Vance of Ohio and Democratic Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota squared off in a Vice Presidential debate Tuesday night, making their cases for why they’d make a better team with their...

GHS DECA all-state competitors pose during the 2024 SCDC competition in Boston.

Students learn leadership skills in DECA club

BEN SECHRIST, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

Clubs are an important part of the community of Gloucester High School. Celebrating shared interests and working collaboratively are values everyone will need as they blossom from this tiny high school...

GHS staffers have a hobby worth buzzing about

GHS staffers have a hobby worth buzzing about

FINNEGAN LEVER, Staff Writer June 5, 2024

GHS is a hive of activity as students and staff prepare for summer vacation. Two faculty members in particular are especially buzzed to spend their upcoming days devoted to their unique hobby: Beekeeping....

A digital creation by Julia Warde, made with Canva.

Quiet in the Court

ASHLEE SCOLA, Staff Writer May 15, 2024

About two months ago, an Investigation Discovery series dubbed "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV", an exposé-style docuseries left viewers appalled following personal testimonies of ex-Nickelodeon...

Ava Orlando gives her interpretation of the state of affairs in Hollywood.

The state of Hollywood in 2024

FINN WALL, News Editor March 25, 2024

It’s no secret that the movie industry struggled for most of last year. Recovering from the pandemic, Hollywood tried to resume their pre-Covid behaviors, with mixed results - both financially and critically.  2021...

Cyan Clements' artistic rendition of their and Sofia Orlando's endeavors.

The great donut adventure

SOFIA ORLANDO and CYAN CLEMENTS March 20, 2024

When thinking of classic breakfast pastries, what comes to mind? Croissants, danishes, cinnamon rolls? All are great choices, however one stands above the rest for reasons of both delectability and iconicness:...

Art by Sophia Montello

The significance of Leap Day

ASHLEE SCOLA, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

Once every four years, the world is graced with an extra day on its calendar– February 29th, also known as Leap Day. This seemingly ordinary addition holds significance, not just for adjusting our calendars...

Artist Ava Orlando's depiction of multiple Lenten symbols.

A brief history of Lent

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief February 15, 2024

In lieu of Usher’s halftime performance and Travis Kelce’s temper tantrum, this year’s Superbowl presented the public with yet another year of less than logical ads. From the ever-present Ford F1-50...

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