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Power of Play is back for another day of fun

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer March 18, 2024

As the winter months slow to a halt, children and adults alike are eager to escape the house in search of a fun activity. This Sunday the 24th offers the perfect opportunity: the Gloucester Education Foundation’s...

Cyan Clements depicts Grande with a stylized version of the albums title.

Ariana Grande’s “eternal sunshine”: the good, the bad, and the expected

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief March 11, 2024

On March 8th, Ariana Grande released her 7th studio album, “eternal sunshine”, a 13-track pop record that takes the listener on a journey through her recent triumphs and low points, for better and...

From left to right: Luke McElhenny, JP Barry, Cole Ciolino, Jeferson doCarmo, Jessica Harvey, Santana Faria, Isla Black, Lexi Thomas, Sofia Crivello, Hannah Sherlock, Bella Murawski, Tolulola Olubanjo, Kiera OBrien, Ruby McElhenny and Julian Nixon.

Gloucester DECA wins big at state competition

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer March 11, 2024

On Thursday, 15 members of the DECA club at GHS competed in SCDC, the state competition located in Boston. From Gloucester, sophomore Isla Black and junior Lexi Thomas both won their individual events...

Ava Orlando depicts the casting aside of social media into the metaphorical garbage.

The case for deleting social media

HENRY HARRISON, Contributor February 27, 2024

Social interaction and human connection are essential to being a functioning member of society. If we don’t connect with each other, we will leap into loneliness, dive into depression, and spring into...

Watercolor and pen representation of a bathroom with a basket of period products

Periods are hard. Here’s how schools can make them easier.

SCARLETT BERGE, Contributor February 26, 2024

Menstruation is an inconvenience to say the least; often painful and uncomfortable, especially at a young age and in a school setting, and especially considering the constant stigma and embarrassment attached...

Artist Cyan Clements illustrates the balance between school budgets and education.

Tensions rise between Gloucester Educators and Superintendent

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief February 16, 2024

On February 14, the Gloucester Teachers Association and the Gloucester Association of Educational Paraprofessionals released a statement in response to an email sent by Superintendent Ben Lummis regarding...

The main characters of Little Women pose for a photoshoot, from left: Sean Buckley, Aurelia Harrison, Malia Andrews, Emma Alves, Melody Mattson, and Finn Wall

GHS Theater hosts state-wide theater festival

FINN WALL, News Editor February 16, 2024

This upcoming March 2nd, the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild is hosting its annual competition, the METG Theater Celebration Festival. And after years of submitting our name, Gloucester High School...

A snapshot from Aurelia Harrisons time at the Young Writers Workshop at Simons Rock.

A guide to summer programs for high schoolers

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief February 16, 2024

The task of building your college resume and figuring out what your interests are is daunting for any high school student. Many colleges expect applicants to apply under a certain major or to a certain...

Artist Cyan Clements depicts a silhouette with a target on its chest

The U.S. has a gun problem

AVA VIDAL, Contributor February 15, 2024

Everyone at Gloucester High School has sat through an ALICE drill. Everyone has felt the unease in the bottom of your stomach, even though you know it’s not real. Everyone has wondered what they would...

Brett Cunningham celebrates with his teammates after his goal in last nights big win.

GHS hockey cooks the Falcons in 5-3 Valentine’s Day tilt

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Writer February 15, 2024

The GHS Boys' Hockey team brought out the brooms and devoured a warm Falcon dinner after last night’s big 5-3 win against their rival team. The Fishermen goals of the game were scored by Chris Karvelas,...

Artist Ava Orlandos 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...

YAC poses with the atrium decorations before Valentines Day

YAC celebrates Valentine’s Day with atrium decorations

LEXI THOMAS, Staff Writer February 14, 2024

The GHS Health Center's Youth Advisory Council wished GHS a Happy Valentine's Day by displaying red, white, and pink hearts in the Atrium that listed the names of 814 GHS students. Over the past few...

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