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Speaker of the House is ousted in unprecedented move

FINN WALL, News Editor October 5, 2023

The House of Representatives voted 216 to 210 this past Tuesday to remove Representative Kevin McCarthy of California from the speakership, leaving the chamber without a leader and kicking off a move into...

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After decades of MJROTC, GHS transitions to Navy program

FINN WALL, News Editor October 3, 2023

MJROTC has been one of GHS’ most important programs over the years - but after decades as a Marines program the school will transition from the Marines to the Navy. This change comes as the result...

The official logo for the Indigenous Film Festival.

Gloucester celebrates Indigenous Film Festival

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief October 3, 2023

As part of the Gloucester 400+ festivities, Gloucester will hold a week-long Indigenous Film Festival to celebrate the indigenous peoples that have inhabited Cape Ann for centuries. The decision to...

Students participating in the GHS Cultural Celebration earlier this year.

Racial Equity and Advocacy Club welcomes new members

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief October 2, 2023

Looking to get involved in the GHS community? The Racial Equity and Advocacy Club may be just the place for you!  The Racial Equity and Advocacy Club is an organization for those interested in acknowledging...

The Sawyer Free Library before its upcoming renovation.

Sawyer Free Library hosts groundbreaking celebration

ASHLEE SCOLA, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

Mark your calendars, as this Friday, September 29, The Sawyer Free Library will commence its groundbreaking celebration following the highly anticipated historic renovation, modernization, and expansion...

Math teacher Kelly ODea settles in to her new classroom at GHS

Math department welcomes Kelly O’Dea

SOPHIA MONTELLO, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

Starting out at any new school can be weird even for new teachers, especially when you used to attend as a student.  Coming full circle may be an odd experience, but GHS Alum and new math teacher Kelly...

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Writers strike comes to a close

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief September 26, 2023

After 146 straight days of striking, The Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). This landmark deal includes most...

Gender Equity in STEM Club looking for new members

Gender Equity in STEM Club looking for new members

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer September 21, 2023

Now that you’ve become acclimated to the world of GHS, are you looking for an exciting activity to further your interests? Well look no further than the Gender Equity in STEM Club! This club incorporates...

GHS ESPs wear black to mourn the loss of morale after school committee walked away from negotiating table declaring an impasse.

School Committee declares impasse on paraprofessional pay

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief September 18, 2023

On Thursday, September 14, the Gloucester School Committee walked away from the bargaining table, declaring an impasse on the GAEP negotiations for a wage increase.  The GAEP, along with members of...

The official poster for Little Women

Drama club will hold auditions for “Little Women” next week

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief September 12, 2023

This fall, the GHS Drama Club will perform Little Women as their performance.  The original story by Louisa May Alcott has been adapted for the stage by Marsha Chamberlain, and tells the story of the...

A temperature reading from the main floor at OMaley Middle School shows temps just above 90 degrees.

Summer finally showed up: classroom temps spike above 85 degrees

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor-in-Chief September 8, 2023

This past week, Gloucester Public Schools has been experiencing a heat wave. Temperatures inside classrooms at both O’Maley and GHS have climbed, with many classes forced to meet in the air-conditioned...

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Jimmy Buffett, beloved singer and songwriter, dies at 76

FINN WALL, News Editor September 7, 2023

Jimmy Buffett, the legendary singer known for tropical rock music and promotion of the ‘island escapism’ lifestyle, has passed away at age 76. His cause of death has been placed on Merkel cell skin...

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