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How to survive midterm stress

How to survive midterm stress

CAROLINE MCKAY, Staff Writer January 21, 2020

It's that time of year again. When pressure is put on students to do well on midterm exams. In the span of three days, we are expected to excel in tests on 7 different subjects. How does one prepare for...

Esports league comes to GHS

Esports league comes to GHS

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer, Editor January 16, 2020

Are you into gaming? If so, then GHS’s brand new esports club may be a good fit for you! Starting this February, the club will participate in the Rocket League PlayVS competition. It will include...

Want to know what Gloucester kids are really saying?

Want to know what Gloucester kids are really saying?

OWEN HARDY, Staff Writer January 15, 2020

Walking through the halls of Gloucester High School, you are likely to hear a few different languages. Primarily, you will hear English. You are also likely to hear some Spanish, and perhaps, even a little...

School Committee and GTA agree on contract proposal

School Committee and GTA agree on contract proposal

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor January 14, 2020

Last Thursday, January 9th, the Gloucester Teacher Association (GTA) and the Gloucester School Committee reached an agreement on the terms of a new contract. Teachers have been working without an updated...

Patriots took on the Tennessee Titans on January 4th at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro

Can we stop talking about the Patriots for once?

ANDREW COELHO, Staff Writer January 14, 2020

On Saturday, January 4, the New England Patriots started off the new decade with a tough playoff loss to the Tennessee Titans. I understand the grief of such a loss as I am a New England native. I’ve...

Upcoming hits for the big and small screens

Upcoming hits for the big and small screens

EMILY PALK, Staff Writer, Editor January 14, 2020

2019 made a major impact on modern movies and television, and it is clear that 2020 has some exciting new content being released throughout the year. Here is a compiled list of ten movies and ten TV shows...

Shelf featuring Louisa May Alcotts work at Dogtown Books on Main Street.

Little Women does justice to Alcott’s vision

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor January 13, 2020

Little Women, Louisa May Alcott’s long-beloved coming of age novel, has been a staple of children’s literature for over a century. With her uniquely insightful authorship, Alcott poignantly posed questions...

Josh Priest, Tessa Bushfield, Haley Weed, and Tyler Weed pose for a photo.

Swim team dives into new season

SAM GROLEAU, Staff Writer January 13, 2020

The Gloucester Swim and Dive team is having a strong start to their season.  The team consists of students ranging from 7th to 12th grade that go to Rockport and Gloucester schools, and is led...

Lunar Halo over downtown Gloucester Thursday night.

No, the aliens are not attacking. It’s just a Lunar Halo.

DYLAN ORLANDO, Staff Writer January 10, 2020

Last night, as many people looked up at the sky, they were amazed to see such a large ring of light around the moon.  This common scientific event happens often in the winter. The ring of light is...

The GHS Freshman-Sophomore track team at Beverly High

Indoor track team shows promise at Freshmen-Sophomore meet

ANDREW COELHO and NICHOLAS POULIN January 10, 2020

After an impressive first meet of the season in Beverly, the GHS Track Team headed back to Beverly on December 21st, 2019 to compete in the Northeastern Conference Freshman-Sophomore meet.  On the...

Selena Gomez in concert in 2013

Selena Gomez set to release new album

ELISE AMARAL, Staff Writer January 8, 2020

In October of 2019 former Disney star Selena Gomez released her heartfelt singles ‘Lose You To Love Me’ and ‘Look at Her Now’ to announce her comeback to the music industry.  Her new songs...

Donate to 4th annual Hats for the Homeless drive

Donate to 4th annual Hats for the Homeless drive

THOMAS ELLIOTT, Staff Writer January 7, 2020

You may not be aware of the privileges others don’t share with you this winter. Many people in the city do not have the luxury to buy warm clothes for the winter. Our homeless community needs our...

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