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Digital art depicts the effects of over-consumption on our planet.

Why we should consume less

PHOEBE DEAN, Contributor May 1, 2025

Imagine a world where all of our precious resources are stretched so thin that future generations are left with nothing but remnants of what our society used to be. Our world as we know it is quickly spiraling...

Aleena Brown had her second perfect outing at the plate of the season in the loss.

Softball splits season series with Spartans, drop to 9-2

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor May 1, 2025

It hurts to lose your first game of the season, especially after starting a season-opening 9-game winning streak. Teams want to avoid losing two straight, especially in the heart of the season, especially...

A colorful display of fresh vegetables at Renninger's Flea and Farmer's Market in Melbourne, Florida.

Nutrition education should be prioritized in schools

LUCA OLIVA, Contributor April 25, 2025

Nutrition is a topic that is often overlooked by most people - they don’t think too hard about what they’re eating and how it makes them feel. They simply do it, and it works out. However, not everybody...

Aleena Brown and Nico Alves are this week’s top student athletes.

Student Athletes of the Week

ALEENA BROWN and COLE MOSLEY-WYNN April 24, 2025

Performers of the Week

Aleena Brown prepares for the pitch at the plate.

Brown leads offense in 5-3 victory over Georgetown

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor April 23, 2025

Gloucester had just four hits in a tight game against 2024 state finalist Georgetown, but their offensive prowess prevailed in a 5-3 victory. Sophomore Aleena Brown led the Fishermen's offense in the win,...

Kaiya Mineo prepares before the pitch on third base.

Softball takes down Swampscott, moves to 7-0

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor April 20, 2025

A perfect record. That's the statement the Gloucester Fishermen softball team is making this season. It's early in the season, no doubt. That's what 4-year Head Coach Bryan Aiello has said to the team...

Cousins Monica and Jennyfer C., who are from Guatemala, mostly speak in Q'eqchi', an indigenous language that predates the Spanish colonization of Central America.

Breaking Barriers: An ancient language in a new land

RUBY MCELHENNY, Features Editor April 18, 2025

It’s easy for people to stereotype Gloucester High’s multilingual students with terms like “the Spanish girls.” For Jennyfer and Monica C., their dark eyes, brown skin, long black hair, and Hispanic...

Abby Noble and Nico Alves are this week's student athletes of the week.

Student Athletes of the Week

ALEENA BROWN and COLE MOSLEY-WYNN April 17, 2025

Top Performers of the Week

Tipping the scale to fun

Tipping the scale to fun

MEGHAN BUCKLEY, Contributor April 16, 2025

Almost every day of the week, every single one of us in this room gets up and comes to school. School is essential for a functioning society. Everybody in the world should be educated and be provided with...

Principal James Cook stands in the hallway of GHS

Principal Cook to step down and return to teaching

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor April 15, 2025

Last Friday, Gloucester High School principal James Cook announced that he will be stepping down at the end of this school year to return to the school’s English department.  Cook has worked in schools...

The official poster for this year's annual "Jazz for a Cure" event.

Jazz for a Cure: Gloucester musicians take the stage to fight cancer

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

The smooth sound of jazz will fill the Gloucester High Auditorium this Thursday as students and local musicians come together for a powerful cause: raising money to support St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.  St....

Mackayla Allen tags out a runner sliding into second base.

Sachems no match for undefeated Fishermen

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor April 15, 2025

It's hard to complain about the little things when your team's 5-0. You've got multiple All-Conference stars in the making, a freshman pitcher that dominates against top rosters, a lockdown defense, and...

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