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Most holidays that you don’t celebrate go unnoticed. | Aaron Burden, UnSplash

A quick guide to holiday history

Violet Whitmarsh, Staff Reporter December 13, 2024

When you think about winter break or the winter holidays, Christmas most likely pops into your head. Most people know or surround themselves with people who celebrate Christmas, however there are so many...

This tax is described as discriminatory. | Fabian Blank, UnSplash

Pink tax and how it impacts teenagers

Savannah Balduf, Section Editor December 13, 2024

Pink tax is the practice of charging women more for products or services than men for similar items. This affects everyone who is interested in buying products of any kind. This tax is described as discriminatory.  Though...

You should make someone a burr basket because it’s an easy, thoughtful gift for this holiday season. | Freddie Collins, UnSplash

A quick guide to the perfect Burr Basket

Shelby Bennett, Section Editor, Photographer December 13, 2024

What is a Burr Basket? Similar to the Boo Baskets of Halloween, a Burr Basket is a basket filled with festive gifts for your loved one. Burr baskets originated as a follow-up to the Halloween gift trend...

HOSA is for students who want to have jobs and careers in the healthcare community. | Marcelo Leal, UnSplash

Guide to HOSA

Bianca Mosher, Staff Reporter November 22, 2024

Health Occupations Students of America is a club at Gloucester High School. If one cannot tell by the name, HOSA is for students who want to have jobs and careers in the healthcare community. HOSA is very...

Whether you are shopping for your mom or your best friend, there is a perfect gift out there waiting. | Patrick Pahlke, UnSplash

2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Hannah Cupp, Section Editor November 22, 2024

Preparing to show a special someone how much you love them this holiday season? This gift guide is just for you! Whether you are shopping for your mom or your best friend, there is a perfect gift out there...

Negative trends can have an impact on teenagers, influencing their behavior, mental health, and development. | Ivan Radic, Flickr

Trends and their influence

Charlie Arnone, Section Editor November 22, 2024

Negative trends can have an impact on teenagers, influencing their behavior, mental health, and development. These trends often come from social media, peer pressure, and popular culture. It’s important...

Most teenagers go to parties and socialize with friends on Halloween. | Beth Teuschmann, UnSplash

Halloween culture for teenagers

Violet Whitmarsh, Staff Reporter November 8, 2024

Halloween culture for teenagers has changed over the years and continues to. Halloween used to be filled with innocent trick or treating and seeing who had the best costume, now it is different. Most teenagers...

It is not very difficult to take care of cats, as long as you pay attention to them. | Alex Nicolopoulos, Unsplash

Pets of Gloucester High School

Isabella Doss, Staff Reporter October 24, 2024

Many people at Gloucester High School have different pets that they spend hours taking care of. When asking multiple students about each and every one of their pets, and asking them if they would recommend...

The hurricane has caused many people to be worried about if their family is okay and how much this will affect them mentally, physically, and financially. | NASA, Unsplash

Hurricane Helene’s impact on GHS

Kennedy Wilhite, Staff Reporter October 10, 2024

Hurricane Helene recently hit and caused damage to many states, including: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Helene has resulted in major flooding and property damage as...


The way someone gives a compliment matters too. | Priscilla Du Preez, Unsplash

The power of a compliment

Savannah Balduf, Section Editor October 10, 2024

Compliments are something that are given often, sometimes, a little too loosely. They are an expression of admiration and they are so overlooked when given. According to Fast Company “Every time you...

This buffalo chicken dip is a classic recipe with a little twist. | Armani Tyson

Buffalo chicken bake recipe

Armani Tyson, Guest Reporter October 10, 2024

This buffalo chicken dip is a classic recipe with a little twist. It’s sure to have everyone wanting to go to your house for football season! It can be served with whatever you like but I like to serve...

All of these disorders are important because they can affect a student’s everyday life, their grades and attendance. | Emily Underworld, Unsplash

Poor mental health and its effect on student life

Jasmine Hunt, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

Mental health is a very serious topic everyone has or will experience. It can be impacted by anything, including school, home life and genetics. Many can start noticing that students are struggling with...

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