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GHS music department holds Fall Coffeehouse

GHS music department holds Fall Coffeehouse

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief November 28, 2023

This Thursday, the GHS music program will put on their annual Fall Coffeehouse, on November 30th at 7pm.  Held in the cafeteria, the event is free for the public to attend. A $4.00 donation is suggested...

Willow Barry illustrates the films two major recurring symbols: songbirds and snakes.

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: The Hunger Games prequel we needed

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief November 27, 2023

*This review contains no plot-based spoilers.* After massive anticipation from casual viewers and rabid fans alike, “The Hunger Games” prequel, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”, has finally...

Show artwork by Melody Mattson

GHS Drama brings classic “Little Women” to life this weekend

FINN WALL, News Editor November 16, 2023

This Thursday, the GHS Drama Club’s production of ‘Little Women’ hits the stage, an adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic 1868 novel. The play has been in production for two months, and stars...

The Harlem Wizards come to GHS this weekend

The Harlem Wizards come to GHS this weekend

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

Although Sundays are dedicated to football, there are times when it’s acceptable to shed your jersey and break away from the confines of the couch. This Sunday marks such an exception, as GHS will be...

Kicked off the bus members Henry Goulart, David Berg, Brandon Blatchford, Sam Pallazolla, and Elliana Parsons

“Kicked off the Bus” hits the Gloucester music scene

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

Whether it’s Taylor Swift or Rihanna, every musical artist begins their career on a smaller scale. For the band “Kicked Off The Bus”, composed of Gloucester middle and high school students, their...

(From left) Katy Aaron, Maddie Jewell, Aleena Brown, Olivia Madryga, Ari Scola, Ivana Ferrara, Talia Harrington, Ashlyn Orlando, Emma Carrapichosa, Jordan Palk, Isla Black, Bella Goulart, Lexi Corollo, Abby Lowthers, Joie Cody, Lily Pregent, Ella Costa, Keegan Jewell, Lily Pregent

Field hockey team ends season in Elite 8 battle

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Writer November 13, 2023

All good things come to an end: The 7th seeded GHS Fishermen field hockey team lost to the Newburyport Clippers 3-1 on the road in the third round of playoffs. The team, decked out with a close to full...

Eric Koch for Anefo, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

The Beatles release final song “Now and Then” thanks to AI

FINN WALL, News Editor November 9, 2023

Last week marked a huge moment for both the history of music, and strangely enough, the history of artificial intelligence. The Beatles, one of the most influential bands of all time, released their final...

Domenic Paone and Leo Vitale cheer after a goal.

Boys Soccer Clips Down Newburyport in Second Round Win

ALEENA BROWN, Staff Writer November 9, 2023

Who are the real soccer GOATs, Argentina or Brazil? The correct answer to this question is the Gloucester boys soccer team, who held on tough for a big 1-0 win against the 15th seeded Newburyport Clippers.  The...

The field hockey forwards/midfielders celebrate their third goal during the 2nd round playoff game

Fishermen Stay Victorious with Second Round Win

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Writer November 9, 2023

The Sweet 16 was sweet for one team in particular; Gloucester. Following their 7-0 domination in round 1, the Fishermen field hockey team did it again in another shutout win. Anna Cinelli (2 goals) and...

Keagan Jewell deflects a ball out of the circle.

Field Hockey Destroys Belchertown in First Round of Playoffs

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Writer November 6, 2023

Belchertown learned it the hard way - don’t mess with the GHS Field Hockey Team. The Fishermen beat the Orioles Friday night in a 7-0 fight. Captains Ari Scola and Abby Lowthers had hat tricks along...

The GHS Boys Soccer Team, along with Ball Boys from the Gloucester Youth Soccer Team, jump into the student section after the shootout win.

Boys soccer squeezes by East Bridgewater in close match

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Writer November 6, 2023

The 2nd ranked Gloucester Fishermen boys soccer team squeezed by the #31 seeded East Bridgewater vikings Sunday afternoon. The tied game ended in a shootout performance by the Fishermen, in which they...

Art by Sophia Montello

GHS hosts blood drive amid national shortage

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer November 6, 2023

As of last month, the American Red Cross announced a national blood shortage, with supplies dropping roughly twenty-five percent since August. The lack of blood in storage is partially due to the numerous...

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