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Jay Gonzalez speaking in 2017

Opinion: Jay Gonzalez is a better fit for MA

CATHERINE CANAVAN-DYSTHE, Staff Writer November 5, 2018

Massachusetts is one of the most progressive states in terms of LGBTQ rights, worker compensation, and environmental protections, and we should have a governor that reflects those values. Charlie Baker...

Art by Fisher LeVasseur

Opinion: Kavanaugh is not fit to be a justice

FISHER LEVASSEUR, Staff Writer, Photographer October 4, 2018

After several grueling weeks of senate hearings, accusations, testimonies, and a judiciary committee divided, the fate of the Supreme Court continues to be unclear. Throughout the hearings, there has been...

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Opinion: A case for the freedom to read

ABIGAIL COOK, Contributor September 28, 2018
One of the great things in the United States of America is that no matter what our opinion is, we still hear from or about those with different opinions. We may not agree, but we are always exposed to them, which allows our own opinions to grow
Art by Cat Canavan-Dysthe

Opinion: International student reflects on school culture

ELINOR KETELHOHN, Staff Writer September 24, 2018

As a recent transfer student from an international high school in Nicaragua to Gloucester High School, I have observed stark differences regarding school culture, particularly, liberty of expression.   Clearly,...

What The Gillnetter did for me

What The Gillnetter did for me

GIANNA CABRAL, Staff Writer, Arts and Culture Editor May 30, 2018

I never would have pictured myself where I am in a million years. I wouldn't be where I am today if I did not join The Gillnetter three years ago, and here is why. I was very hesitant to join Media...

One of the pieces that was censored in the honors art show last Thursday

Opinion: Censorship at GHS art show undermines school’s values

CAROLINE ENOS, Staff Writer, Editor May 29, 2018

According to the GHS Statement of Purpose, “The mission of Gloucester High School is to produce graduates with integrity, knowledge and skills necessary for productive citizenship.” The first and...

Portugal

Opinion: US must adopt Europe’s idea of the melting pot

WILLA BROSNIHAN, Staff Writer May 14, 2018

Over April vacation, my family went on a trip to Portugal, a nation from which almost 10% of Gloucester residents trace their ancestry. In the ten days I was there, I experienced a national culture that...

Mad Hot Ball: just let the children dance

Mad Hot Ball: just let the children dance

WILLA BROSNIHAN, Staff Writer May 8, 2018

For the past 10 years, Gloucester 5th graders have been learning ballroom dancing in music class; tangoing and swinging and polka-mixing their way to the Mad Hot Ball, where they show what they have learned,...

Opinion: Why marijuana should be legalized

Opinion: Why marijuana should be legalized

WILLA BROSNIHAN, Staff Writer April 10, 2018

Editor's note:  The Gloucester High School student handbook states that "Any student found on school premises, on the way to or from school or a school-sponsored event, or at a school-sponsored or...

GHS students Maria Kotob and Sarah Whitmore hold homemade signs at the March for Our Lives in Washington D.C.

Reflection: I marched for our lives in D.C.

SARAH WHITMORE, Staff Writer April 2, 2018

On March 24th, I took part in the revolutionary beginning of progress and reform for our country’s government and morals. As a senior in high school looking towards a career in Political Science,...

Alexander Oaks speaks to the crowd at Thursday's walkout

GHS student speeches from last week’s walkout

Alexander Oaks, opening speaker I think we all know why we’re out here today. It’s to protest gun violence. It’s to catalyze change. And it’s to remember those who have been lost already. Before...

Can't we just have a snow day without the snow?

Can’t we just have a snow day without the snow?

GIANNA CABRAL, Staff Writer, Arts and Culture Editor March 21, 2018

Who even needs snow? Global Warming, am I right? Just kidding, climate change is real. But seriously, Mother Nature just needs to pull herself together because there are so many reasons why I am tired...

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