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  • Junior Event on 4/26!
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The Racial Equity and Advocacy club has informational posters around GHS for anyone interested!
Racial Equity club hosts food drive
The official poster for the Gloucester Zine Fest.
Gloucester Zine Fest comes to Sawyer Free Library
Schools face steep cuts to close 3.1M budget gap: 41 positions targeted
Schools face steep cuts to close 3.1M budget gap: 41 positions targeted
Drawing by Cyan Clements
Total solar eclipse returns: Here’s what you need to know.
Gloucester educators hold up signs in support of paid parental and family leave. Photo credit: Gloucester Teachers Association
North Shore Educators Call for Action 
Ava Orlando gives her interpretation of the state of affairs in Hollywood.
The state of Hollywood in 2024
Cyan Clements artistic rendition of their and Sofia Orlandos endeavors.
The great donut adventure
Art by Sophia Montello
The significance of Leap Day
Artist Ava Orlandos depiction of multiple Lenten symbols.
A brief history of Lent
Canva creation by Julia Warde.
Local Love: Where to shop for Valentine’s Gifts in Gloucester
Emma Carrapichosa hits the ball.
Gloucester Outlasts Masco in First NEC Clash Of Season
Boys Hockey Team poses for photo on Senior Night.
Winter Sports Wrap Up
James Sanfillipo and Riley DeHaan celebrate around the goal
GHS boys hockey’s Tourney run over with 4-2 Loss
Brett Cunningham celebrates after scoring a goal.
Gloucester swims laps around Walpole
Siblings Colby and Keegan Jewell whose teams are both entering the D2 Hockey Playoffs
GHS hockey enters playoff season
Pen and marker drawing by Sophia Montello.
Gloucester needs community land trusts
Students forced to park on grass curbs in student parking lot
A Predicament with Parking
Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol, Thursday March 7, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
Biden’s SOTU speech shows clear distinction between candidates
Ava Orlando depicts the casting aside of social media into the metaphorical garbage.
The case for deleting social media
Watercolor and pen representation of a bathroom with a basket of period products
Periods are hard. Here’s how schools can make them easier.
GHS Band Students pose for a picture.
Save the Arts Rally in Pictures
Drawing by Sophia Montello
The great Stanley Cup craze: explained
From left to right: Kevin G (Andrw Fahim), a mathlete (Sean Buckley), Ms. Norbury (Anaya Brigulio), and Cady (Malia Andrews)
GHS spring musical “Mean Girls” is ‘SO fetch’
Cyan Clements depicts Grande with a stylized version of the albums title.
Ariana Grande’s “eternal sunshine”: the good, the bad, and the expected
Jazz for a Cure takes a stand against cancer
Jazz for a Cure takes a stand against cancer
Golden
Golden
Painting
Painting
Ghostboy and Boots
Ghostboy and Boots
Desperate times, desperate measures
Desperate times, desperate measures
Bliss
Bliss

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Aurelia Harrison

Aurelia Harrison, Editor in Chief

Aurelia Harrison (they/them) is a senior and Editor in Chief for the Gillnetter. Their interests include writing, thinking about writing, music, and talking. They work at The Bookstore of Gloucester on the weekends, are a member of drama club, and love nature walks and famed Colombian pop star Shakira. They have been published in lit journals such as IAMB Magazine and The Empty Inkwell, and have received awards for their poetry and journalism. If you happen to engage Aurelia in conversation about philosophy, The Hunger Games, or Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” album, bring a sleeping mask. You have been warned. Email them at [email protected]

 

All content by Aurelia Harrison
The official poster for the Gloucester Zine Fest.

Gloucester Zine Fest comes to Sawyer Free Library

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief
April 23, 2024
Cyan Clements depicts Grande with a stylized version of the albums title.

Ariana Grande’s “eternal sunshine”: the good, the bad, and the expected

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief
March 11, 2024
OMaley to offer internship for high schoolers

O’Maley to offer internship for high schoolers

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief
February 29, 2024
A snapshot from Aurelia Harrisons time at the Young Writers Workshop at Simons Rock.

A guide to summer programs for high schoolers

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief
February 16, 2024
Artist Cyan Clements celebrates the joy and diversity of black culture.

Black History Month 2024: why, when, and what we celebrate

CYAN CLEMENTS and AURELIA HARRISON
February 1, 2024
Ava Orlando re-imagines the films infamous Burn Book and its recognizable aesthetics

Was “Mean Girls” (2024) a success? It’s hard to say

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief
January 22, 2024
Willow Barry illustrates some of Booktoks favorite topics and tropes.

“Booktok” and the new age of reading

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief
January 16, 2024
The prompt calendar for McftBs monthly reading challenge.

New year, new reading challenge

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief
January 5, 2024
Ashlee Scola poses with Officer Scola in front of the whiteboard

[Photo] Scola Scribbles: what’s that whiteboard?

ASHLEE SCOLA, Staff Writer
December 13, 2023
Art by Cyan Clements

Christmas gift ideas for your confusing dad

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief
December 12, 2023
Scan the QR code to sign up for a workshop!

1623 Studios hosts TV production workshops

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief
December 4, 2023
GHS music department holds Fall Coffeehouse

GHS music department holds Fall Coffeehouse

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief
November 28, 2023
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
Digital art by Willow Barry depicts the barrage of misinformation social media users encounter.

People are relying on celebrities to form their political beliefs. Here’s why that’s a problem.

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief
November 3, 2023
GHS graduate Olivia Hogan-Lopez is studying environmental science engineering and public policy at Harvard.

GHS graduate spotlights: Olivia Hogan-Lopez

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief
October 30, 2023
GHS graduate Haley Weed is studying environmental science at the University of Vermont.

GHS graduate spotlight: Haley Weed

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief
October 19, 2023
Jack Patten (center) is studying mechanical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

GHS graduate spotlight: Jack Patten

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief
October 6, 2023
The official logo for the Indigenous Film Festival.

Gloucester celebrates Indigenous Film Festival

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief
October 3, 2023
GHS graduate Emily Corrao is studying broadcast journalism and criminal justice t Suffolk University.

GHS graduate spotlight: Emily Corrao

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief
October 1, 2023
Willow Barrys artistic rendition of Doja Cat and the spider on the album cover of Scarlet.

“Scarlet”: Does Doja Cat’s new album redeem her?

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief
September 29, 2023
Fabebk, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Writers strike comes to a close

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief
September 26, 2023
GHS graduate Aly Bryant is now working in biotechnoloy at Vesigen Therapeutics.

GHS graduate spotlight: Alysia Bryant

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief
September 21, 2023
GHS graduate Ella Young is studying vocal performance at the Berklee College of Music.

GHS graduate spotlight: Ella Young

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief
September 14, 2023
A temperature reading from the main floor at OMaley Middle School shows temps just above 90 degrees.

Summer finally showed up: classroom temps spike above 85 degrees

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2023
GHS graduate Lucas Brisbois is studying creative writing and media at Hampshire College

GHS graduate spotlight: Lucas Brisbois

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief
September 6, 2023
Ellen Clarke poses with her collection of college banners.

Ms Clarke retires from GHS

AURELIA HARRISON, Features and Opinions Editor
June 9, 2023
Harbor Village, one of Gloucesters newest affordable housing developments.

Why Gloucester needs afforable housing

AURELIA HARRISON, Features and Opinions Editor
June 7, 2023
Aurelia Harrisons personal copy of Sounds of Silence on vinyl.

Old School Album Review: Sounds of Silence

AURELIA HARRISON, Features and Opinions Editor
May 31, 2023
Cyan Clements depicts a bass guitar engraved on a headstone.

“The Smiths” bassist Andy Rourke dies at 59

AURELIA HARRISON, Features and Opinions Editor
May 24, 2023
The Gloucester Student Arts Festival returns

The Gloucester Student Arts Festival returns

AURELIA HARRISON, Features and Opinions Editor
May 10, 2023
Emma Allen and Maddie Wheeler pose with their Awesome Gloucester grant winnings.

Racial Equity Team awarded grant Awesome Gloucester

AURELIA HARRISON, Features and Opinion Editor
May 1, 2023
Cyan Clements depicts the confusion many face when defining heritage.

“European American”: a case for a label

AURELIA HARRISON, Features & Opinion Editor
April 26, 2023
Elijah Sarrouf performs in front of his abandoned palace set, complete with tattered wall drapings, and a covered couch.

In conversation with a set designer

Aurelia Harrison, Features & Opinions Editor
April 14, 2023
Cyan Clements re-interprets the subjects of the So Much (for) Stardust album cover.

Fall Out Boy returns with So Much (for) Stardust

AURELIA HARRISON, Opinion and Features Editor
March 30, 2023
Magnolia Sunshine a mural by Emily Grace outside of Bravo on Main Street.

In conversation with local artist Emily Grace

AURELIA HARRISON, Features and Opinion Editor
February 28, 2023
The cafeteria where GHS students were instructed to lock down.

Swatting hoax hits Gloucester High School

AURELIA HARRISON, Features and Opinions Editor
February 16, 2023
Aurelia Harrisons personal copy of Fleetwood Macs Rumours on vinyl,

Old School Album Review: “Rumours”

AURELIA HARRISON, Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
Argentina beats France in thrilling World Cup final

Argentina beats France in thrilling World Cup final

AURELIA HARRISON, Features and Opinions Editor
December 19, 2022
Artist Cyan Clements depicts SZAs beauty next to her album title SOS

SZA gives the people what they want with SOS

AURELIA HARRISON, Features and Opinion Editor
December 15, 2022
Author Aurelia Harrison models their crocheted earrings and hand knitted scarf

Five easy gifts for the yarn enthusiasts

AURELIA HARRISON, Features and Opinion Editor
December 2, 2022
GHS artist Cyan Clements depicts a fist clenching a pride flag.

Club Q Shooting defense is weaponizing queerness

AURELIA HARRISON, Features and Opinions Editor
November 29, 2022
Photograph of a vinyl copy of The Queen is Dead album.

Old School Album Review: The Queen is Dead

AURELIA HARRISON, Opinion and Features Editor
November 10, 2022
An illustration of the offical flag of the Esperanto language.

Esperanto: the newest language you’ve never heard of

AURELIA HARRISON, Features & Opinions Editor
October 25, 2022
Country music star Loretta Lynn dies at 90

Country music star Loretta Lynn dies at 90

AURELIA HARRISON, Features and Opinion Editor
October 7, 2022
Digital art by Willow Barry satirizes overconsumption of fast fashion.

Microtrends are destroying fashion, promoting overconsumption, and worst of all, they’re not even cute.

AURELIA HARRISON, Features & Opinion Editor
September 30, 2022
New guidance counselors Courtney Royal (left) and Kelly Flynn (right) pose for a picture.

New counselors Royal and Flynn bring enthusiasm to GHS guidance department

AURELIA HARRISON and BEN CARPENTER
September 16, 2022
The danger of available ideas

The danger of available ideas

AURELIA HARRISON, Staff Writer
June 7, 2022
(From left) Team members Elijah Sarrouf, Seamus Buckley, Baret Buckley, and Tyler Weed pose for a photo.

Four GHS juniors place in top six percent of international math challenge

AURELIA HARRISON and CLARA DEL VECCHIO
May 18, 2022
(From left) Grace Boucher, Linda Toromo, Trinity OLeary, Nathaniel Oaks, and Darcy Muller pose outside of the Sawyer Free Library.

Sawyer Free Library to undergo massive renovation

Aurelia Harrison, Staff Writer
May 9, 2022
Willow Barrys depiction of the connection between Nick and Charlie in the Netflix show Heartstopper.

Heartstopper: a celebration of queerness, youth, and love

AURELIA HARRISON, Staff Writer
April 27, 2022
(from left) Liam Tate, Autumn Buhl, and Younity Program Director Kate Wise hold signs in support of Take Back the Night

Survivors and advocates unite to take back the night

AURELIA HARRISON, Staff Writer
April 11, 2022
The full cast of Footloose rehearses for opening night.

Lose your blues with Footloose

AURELIA HARRISON, Staff Writer
March 24, 2022
New Advanced Placement classes offered next year

New Advanced Placement classes offered next year

AURELIA HARRISON, Staff Writer
March 7, 2022
A beginners guide to knitting

A beginners guide to knitting

AURELIA HARRISON, Staff Writer
February 8, 2022

Stop using OCD as an adjective

AURELIA HARRISON, Staff Writer
January 18, 2022
Taylor Swifts reclaimed work shows creative prowess

Taylor Swift’s reclaimed work shows creative prowess

AURELIA HARRISON, Staff Writer
December 8, 2021
The importance of pronouns, explained

The importance of pronouns, explained

MICHAEL MERCHANT and AURELIA HARRISON
November 17, 2021
New music teacher Cole Lundquist takes a break from chorus to pose for The Gillnetter

Cole Lundquist brings big dreams and new ideas for the music program

AURELIA HARRISON and TREELY DOWD
October 22, 2021
Thrifting: the newest fashion craze explained

Thrifting: the newest fashion craze explained

AURELIA HARRISON, Staff Writer
October 7, 2021
New school year, new COVID-19 policies

New school year, new COVID-19 policies

AURELIA HARRISON, Staff Writer
September 9, 2021
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