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Gloucester encourages safe Halloween

Gloucester encourages safe Halloween

CHARLIE GROLEAU, Staff Writer October 27, 2020

Due to Covid-19 pandemic, the city of Gloucester has recently issued safer plans, and recommendations to let the fall holiday continue. Gloucester officials encourage residents to participate in trick-...

Joe Biden and Donald Trump clash in final Presidential Debate

Cameron Muniz, Editor October 26, 2020

Thursday night’s Presidential Debate was certainly more successful and more productive than the previous debate. The tone of the debate drastically differed from last month’s debate. This change...

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win mock election

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win mock election

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer October 26, 2020

GHS elected Joe Biden and Kamala Harris at the mock election organized by the Social Studies department last week. On the ballot, students voted for presidential candidates, state officials, and state...

College fairs to be held online

College fairs to be held online

CLARA DEL VECCHIO, Staff Writer October 22, 2020

Now is the time of the year when juniors would be attending college fairs, but due to COVID-19, the fairs have been moved online. Nonetheless, there are still options for students who want to participate...

Sophomore Yuniel Sanchez Batiz takes on the Beverly defender Nick Braganca in their game on Tuesday night

Gloucester soccer takes down Beverly

ANDREW COELHO, Staff Writer October 22, 2020

The GHS boys soccer team shocked the entire conference at their home opener Tuesday night with a 4-0 win against the reigning North Eastern Conference North champions, Beverly High.  After an intense...

The Art of Resilience

The Art of Resilience

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor October 21, 2020

Picture this: You’re a GHS student, getting up bright and early to sign onto your Chromebook for remote learning. Your schedule is full of awesome electives, like chorus and painting. But wait… your...

Understanding the ballot questions

Understanding the ballot questions

Gillnetter Staff October 20, 2020

Students can view a sample ballot on their homeroom Google Classroom, and read the full texts of the questions by clicking here.  Question 1: Motor Vehicle Mechanical Data Question One determines...

Senior Captain Owen Hardy plays the ball up in the game against Salem

GHS Soccer optimistic heading into week two

ANDREW COELHO, Staff Writer October 20, 2020

Girls and boys soccer have kicked off their season after playing their first 2 games last week. Both teams had a good start, winning their opening game and losing the second game, heading into week 2 with...

How to cope with increased school anxiety

How to cope with increased school anxiety

ANNIKA NYBORG and EMILY GOSSOM October 19, 2020

Back to school on its own can be stressful, but back to school during a global pandemic is a whole different experience. With a completely new way of learning comes many challenges like increased anxiety....

Art for Equity project promotes diversity in school libraries

Art for Equity project promotes diversity in school libraries

BAILEY SAPUTO, Staff Writer, Editor October 16, 2020

Beginning this school year, senior Mila Barry has organized a project to help build more equitable educational spaces through Gloucester’s school libraries. Called Art for Equity, it's a creative student...

Rainbow flag and blue sky.

The Queer Experience: Coming Out

AIS COOK, Staff Writer October 15, 2020

Every year on October 11, LGBTQ+ Americans celebrate National Coming Out Day. Coming out is a pivotal moment for someone whose identity exists outside of society's norms. However, coming out is rarely...

Gloucester responds to COVID-19 surge with free testing

Gloucester responds to COVID-19 surge with free testing

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer October 14, 2020

Due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases the City of Gloucester, along with  the Massachusetts Department of Public Health is offering a free testing program tomorrow and Friday at Stage Fort Park.  “Gloucester’s...

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