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A poster from advocates who call for society to rethink the way we frame sexual assault

Rape culture: not just a women’s issue

CAROLINE MCKAY, Staff Writer September 17, 2019

When you were younger, there were some things that your parents and other adults probably taught you so you wouldn’t get kidnapped. Stranger danger, right?  Kids know not go with a stranger or take...

Natasha Baumgaertels and Julia Ameros  recreation of The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai.

New wave of art hits third floor

SKYE JACKSON, Staff Writer September 16, 2019

Students with classes on the third floor will find the dreary colorless stairwell has been transformed by an inspiring piece of art. GHS juniors Natasha Baumgaertel and Julia Amero painted a recreation...

After trailing the whole game, Gloucester celebrates the goal that put them in the lead

GHS Boys Soccer starts on the right foot

ANDREW COELHO and OWEN HARDY September 13, 2019

The GHS boys soccer team has started this season with wins against two very tough opponents.  The season began on Monday. The Gloucester boys had gone 5 years without beating Marblehead, a testament...

What to expect from the Fishermen this fall

What to expect from the Fishermen this fall

ELISE AMARAL, Staff Writer September 12, 2019

Football season is right around the corner with their first away game against Revere on Friday, September 13th, at 6:30PM. The Gloucester Fisherman have undertaken rigorous conditions since they last...

GHS Golf swings into new season

GHS Golf swings into new season

DYLAN ORLANDO, Staff Writer September 10, 2019

The GHS golf team showed some high potential as it opened up its season this past week Last year the team went 12-5, but were led by 7 seniors and completed by 1 freshman. Now sophomore Jack Costanzo...

Gloucester boys soccer team

Boys soccer determined to start strong

ANDREW COELHO and OWEN HARDY September 9, 2019

The GHS Boys soccer team is ready to compete in the newly rearranged North Eastern Conference. This season will be a challenge for the young team as they take on larger schools such as Peabody, Danvers,...

Captain Graci O’Toole brings the ball up the field

Girls soccer kicks off new season 

ANDREW COELHO and OWEN HARDY September 9, 2019

With Gloucester’s soccer teams being moved from the NEC South division to the NEC North division, the girl’s team will compete against schools they have not seen in years. Big schools such as Beverly,...

Cross Country team gets ready to start

Cross country team readies for new season

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer September 9, 2019

The future of the GHS cross country team is prepared for the new season with a new coach, veteran talent, and incoming freshman. Austin Souza, a math teacher at O’Maley Middle School will return to coach...

Student parking switched for back to school

Student parking switched for back to school

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer September 6, 2019

Due to space and security issues, students accustomed to parking by the football field will need to change their morning routines.  Students are now expected to park in what was formerly known as the...

View from the summit of South Sister mountain in Oregon

An argument for the explorer

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor September 6, 2019

As summer draws to a close, we approach the season where life returns to business-as-usual. The onset of fall marks the time when we shift into work mode, spending more time inside and stationary than...

Folklore vs. Fact: The Dogtown Witches

Folklore vs. Fact: The Dogtown Witches

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer, Editor June 14, 2019

The ‘Witches of Dogtown’, a common folklore in Gloucester, is often presented by many travel and entertainment websites as a mysterious part of history in a creepy ghost town. What is it about...

Fishermen Fighting for the Finals

Fishermen Fighting for the Finals

MAISIE GROW, Contributor June 14, 2019

The GHS softball team is on its way to making Gloucester High School history. Already a notable team after winning the NEC Championship two years in a row, and pitcher Sydney McKay breaking the school...

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