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Digital art depicting the cancellation of February break to use for make up days.

Missed school days to be made up over February and June

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor December 18, 2024

On December 11th, the Gloucester School Committee decided that the 10 missed school days, which were a result of the teacher strike in November, will be made up during February break and the end of June.  Prior...

 DAY FOURTEEN: Bargaining team member Rich Francis shows his frustration with the mayor and the superintendent during tonight's press conference.

Day 14 of educator strike: still no deal

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor November 21, 2024

Gloucester educators are still without a contract on day 14 of their strike, as the School Committee and Union of Gloucester Educators have yet to agree on a wage proposal. Paraprofessional wages continue...

Students walk past Newell Stadium as they march from Gloucester High School to the boulevard.

Students show solidarity with educators during rally

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor November 19, 2024

On Monday, Gloucester students, parents and supporters attended a student led rally to show support for their teachers and paraprofessionals.  Educators have been on strike for twelve days, with...

The GHS cheer squad stares into the crowd during one of UGE’s rallies

GHS cheer team allowed to compete on Sunday

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor November 15, 2024

The Varsity Cheer team will be allowed to participate in Regionals this weekend amid the ongoing educator strike.   "Given that this one-time event cannot be rescheduled earlier, we want these students...

Bargaining team member Rich Francis speaks during tonight's press conference.

Tensions escalate as contract negotiations drag on

Santana Faria, News Editor November 14, 2024

Tensions rose between the School Committee and the Union of Gloucester Educators, sparking a demonstration outside of West Parish Elementary Thursday night.  Teachers and paraprofessionals expressed...

Gloucester Educators and supporters chant on the steps of City Hall.

Gloucester schools closed for 3rd day amid teacher strike

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor November 13, 2024

Gloucester students have been out of school for three days due to the little progress made during mediation between the Union of Gloucester Educators and the School Committee.  Key issues such as wages,...

A large crowd of educators and community members from around Massachusetts gather at the Stage Fort Park.

Educators from three striking districts rallied at Stage Fort Park

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor November 12, 2024

Hundreds of educators, parents, and supporters rallied at Stage Fort Park on Monday to support striking teachers from Gloucester, Beverly and Marblehead. The rally began at 2, with parents, educators,...

Gloucester educators march towards City Hall to announce the strike.

GLOUCESTER EDUCATORS VOTE TO STRIKE

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor November 7, 2024

The Union of Gloucester Educators voted to strike on Thursday afternoon, after months of stalled contract negotiations with the School Committee.  The vote took place after school, with 98% of the...

The GHS Varsity Field Hockey poses during their Media Day team picture.

MIAA releases final brackets after grueling court injuction

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor October 30, 2024

There's no more waiting; the MIAA released the final brackets and power rankings for this year's field hockey and volleyball tournaments. The MIAA emailed its member schools at nine o'clock this morning,...

The Gloucester Field Hockey team celebrates a goal earlier this season. The team awaits their final power ranking, which doesn't have a confirmed release date.

MIAA field hockey, volleyball playoff brackets delayed

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor October 29, 2024

The clock ticked closer to the promised 11:00 am release of the final field hockey power rankings and playoff bracket seedings. Gloucester, ranked 24th in the previous power ranking, beat Swampscott...

Pencil drawing by Aleena Brown

Menendez brothers’ chance for freedom

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor October 25, 2024

The Menendez brothers are one step closer to getting released from prison.  Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón announced his recommendation for the brothers' resentencing in a heavily delayed...

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