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UPDATED: COVID-19 Tracking 12/17

UPDATED: COVID-19 Tracking 12/17

MILA BARRY, Editor-in-chief December 18, 2020

COVID TRACKING 4 Infogram

Shining star in the dark blue night sky, illustration.

Christmas star to shine for the first time in 800 years

ANNIKA NYBORG, Staff Writer December 18, 2020

As the year 2020 comes to an end,  we are all looking forward to the holidays. And this year we get to witness a special and historic astronomical event that hasn’t happened in nearly 800 years. This...

Grocery bags ready for pick up at the GHS free food locker.

Gloucester High’s Free Food Locker is now offering home delivery

MILA BARRY, Editor-in-chief December 18, 2020

In partnership with the Open Door, the Health Center’s grocery program has been extended to all students this year. Now it's easier than ever to get staple goods for your family before holiday break.  “Home...

In school testing to be offered across district

In school testing to be offered across district

MILA BARRY, Editor-in-chief December 14, 2020

This week, in-school PCR testing for COVID-19 will become available for students and staff. Only symptomatic individuals or those who have been contact traced are eligible. The effort protects the greater...

BOSTON MA. - JUNE 26:  Mass. Gov Charlie Baker gives his daily update on the State on June 26, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)

Massachusetts Rolls Back to Phase III, Step I

CAMERON MUNIZ, Editor December 14, 2020

Governor Charlie Baker announced last week that Massachusetts will be rolling back to Step III, Phase I of the Massachusetts Reopening Plan on December 13th This rollback follows a surge in cases after...

Quarantine period reduced for close contacts in schools

Quarantine period reduced for close contacts in schools

MILA BARRY, Editor-in-chief December 14, 2020

Following updates to federal and state guidelines, the protocol for close contacts in Gloucester Schools has changed.  Students now must quarantine for a minimum of only 8 days, as long as they present...

Gloucester huddles up for the last time in their final game against Saugus.

Boys soccer tops NEC South after successful season

ANDREW COELHO, Staff Writer December 14, 2020

The GHS boys soccer team ended their season on a strong note, sweeping the NEC South, finishing 8-2-0. After multiple players returned from quarantine, they finished the second half of their season with...

Gloucester designated a high risk community 

Gloucester designated a high risk community 

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer December 11, 2020

After Thanksgiving and a recent cold weather spike,  Gloucester has recorded the highest number of Covid-19 cases this fall.   With 107 active cases, Gloucester has been designated a high risk community,...

UPDATED 12/10: Tracking COVID-19

UPDATED 12/10: Tracking COVID-19

MILA BARRY, Editor-in-chief December 11, 2020

COVID TRACKING 3 Infogram

Art by Cat C-D

Holidays for the gays

AIS COOK and CLARA DEL VECCHIO December 11, 2020

As the holidays approach and people are looking for places to buy gifts, it’s important to be mindful of where you are shopping. With homophobia still rampant and normalized in modern day society, this...

Junior Andrew Coelho controls the ball as defenders approach

Coelho receives All-State recognition

OWEN HARDY, Staff Writer, Editor November 30, 2020

Soccer team captain Andrew Coelho has always been a standout player. He finished the 2020 season with 13 goals and 5 assists in just 10 games. After being named a NEC All-Conference player last year, he...

Freshman Aleena Dort makes a leap for the ball while playing goalie a few weeks ago.

Girls soccer ends season on a high note

ANDREW COELHO, Staff Writer November 25, 2020

The girls soccer team got back in the win column after an impressive home victory on Senior Night. After a celebration of their two senior captains, they came away with a 1-0 win against Saugus.  On...

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