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Freddy Falcon went surfing this summer. What did you do? Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.
Falcon summer adventures
September 7, 2021
The top secret tips are concealed in folders pictured above.
Five secret tips to ace your college interviews
April 28, 2021
Students had the opportunity to choose the direction of the school in elections yesterday.
Student Council election results 2021
April 20, 2021
Students had the opportunity to choose the direction of the school in elections yesterday.
Student Elections 2021: The Race Begins
April 13, 2021
Sarabeth Wester illustrates the scholarship bringing a brighter, clearer future.
What is the Florida ‘Bright Futures’ Scholarship?
April 12, 2021
Instagram shows only the mere highlights of our lives, not our reality.
Instagram is a highlight reel
September 15, 2021
A family, loaded up with suitcases, are ready to head off on their family road trip.
How to survive a family trip
May 13, 2021
As the artist of this piece, Evanthia Stirou, puts it: your life is not a to-do list.
Living life as a means to an end
April 29, 2021
Life in quarantine was hard, but there's finally some light at the end of the tunnel. Original artwork by Sarabeth Wester
Looking back on the year that changed everything
April 9, 2021
Neera Tanden’s confirmation was doomed by past Tweets coming back to haunt her.
Neera Tanden: How Tweets cost her career
March 5, 2021
The smiling face pictured here is that of Coach Kelly, standing in front of the football field.
Falcon Spotlight: Coach Kelly Colwell
September 14, 2021
Dr. Elsner joined the English Department this year.
Falcon Spotlight: Dr. Elsner
September 13, 2021
Rosser in action as he commands his go-kart around a track.
Falcon Spotlight: Noah Rosser
April 30, 2021
This image displays Cassidy Miller, a Saint Stephen's freshman and a gauntlet staff writer, above her podcast
Freshman Cassidy Miller’s podcast features nationally renowned guests
April 13, 2021
Falcon Spotlight: Dr. Juengling
Falcon Spotlight: Dr. Juengling
February 19, 2021
Junior linebacker Michael Konkol doing what he does.
Photo Gallery: Falcon Football
September 14, 2021
And the year's major athletic awards go to...
And the year’s major athletic awards go to…
May 4, 2021
The SSES Varsity Boys Lacrosse Team
Mullet Men: The story of the Saint Stephen’s Boys lacrosse team
April 26, 2021
Sophomores Nolan Winterhalter and Garrett LaFlamme were the starting center defenders for the Falcons.
Winter Sports: Season review and awards recipients announced
March 23, 2021
Winter sports are in full effect at SSES.
Winter Sports: Scores, schedules, and updates
February 10, 2021
Genetic engineering is the future of our society, and it's not a good thing.
Designer babies: want one?
September 17, 2021
Most pedestrian related accidents are because of distracted walkers on their phones.
Attention walkers: Put that phone in your pocket
May 11, 2021
Is thirteen old enough to really navigate social media? Connor Grindal doesn't think so.
How young is too young for social media?
May 10, 2021
The controversy over whether to hike the minimum wage to $15 is soon to come to a head.
The true cost of minimum wage
May 7, 2021
Many inexperienced lifters put themselves at risk of injury by incorrectly performing exercises such as the deadlift.
The toxicity of modern gym culture
May 4, 2021
Teen vaping is a big issue nowadays and it's strongly advised against.
Do you juul?
December 2, 2019
Letter to the editor: VOTE EXPERIENCED
Letter to the editor: VOTE EXPERIENCED
April 22, 2019
I used to welcome the silence of long study nights, especially after a hectic day at school. Now, it's often too quiet, even for my taste.
Adjusting to life without a sister
February 22, 2019
Be the change you want to see on campus
Be the change you want to see on campus
February 21, 2019
Senior Speeches, in recent years, have diminished in quality. What can we do to turn the tables?
Who will save the senior speech? (Editorial)
February 15, 2019
Senior Alyssa Nucci and Sophomore Ansley Morris taco their tongues.
Top hidden talents on campus
October 22, 2019
Someone counting money
What it’s like to be a student with a job
May 3, 2019
Emily D'Amico ('19), Dylan Zoller ('20), and Olivia Elisha ('19) looking fabulous and ready to take on prom.
Thoughts on prom (from a senior who hates social events)
April 22, 2019
Forever falcons get into a position to take a picture for the year book.
The best (and worst) parts of being a Forever Falcon
March 21, 2019
Watch this bad boy: Stanley Kubrick's The Shining
Watch this bad boy: Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining
February 28, 2019
Here, 6 of our beloved Saint Stephens seniors walk the Senior Walk with pride.
2021 Senior Walk photo gallery
April 22, 2021
Mr. Hoonhout in his high school soccer picture.
A Hoon’s Life
February 8, 2021
The Gauntlet Christmas Video
The Gauntlet Christmas Video
December 15, 2020
Juniors Kai Coogle and Kyle Klett participate in this edition of
Are you smarter than a 5th grader (SSES Edition)
September 25, 2020
Senior Wyatt Sevin shares a day in the life of a student-athlete.
A day in the life: Wyatt Sevin
April 15, 2020
Keaton Donnelly and Charlie Sherrill represent The Gauntlet's video team.
The Gauntlet’s ‘Year-in-Review’ video
May 21, 2021
Lina Graph Gave a Senior Speech This Year.
Lina Graf’s Senior Speech
May 11, 2021
Senior Sarah Speech Gave a powerful Senior Speech.
Sarah Schnur’s Senior Speech
May 11, 2021
Diarmud Harkin Gave his Senior Speech this year.
Diarmuid Harkin’s Senior Speech
May 11, 2021
Mika Latifov’s Senior Speech
May 7, 2021
Lina Graph Gave a Senior Speech This Year.
Lina Graf’s Senior Speech
May 11, 2021
Senior Sarah Speech Gave a powerful Senior Speech.
Sarah Schnur’s Senior Speech
May 11, 2021
Diarmud Harkin Gave his Senior Speech this year.
Diarmuid Harkin’s Senior Speech
May 11, 2021
Mika Latifov’s Senior Speech
May 7, 2021
Senior Emma Craig Delivers Her Senior Speech
Emma Craig’s Senior Speech
May 7, 2021
Junior linebacker Michael Konkol doing what he does.
Photo Gallery: Falcon Football
September 14, 2021
Senior Maxine Mandt excited to add new members to the Latin Club.
Photo Gallery: Club Fair
September 7, 2021
Here, 6 of our beloved Saint Stephens seniors walk the Senior Walk with pride.
2021 Senior Walk photo gallery
April 22, 2021
Ms. Pommer and Mr. Carlson joined the Seniors dance blew away the crowd with their amazing duet.
Dance Off photo gallery
October 15, 2020
Dr. Pullen speaks about how far Saint Stephen's has come since the original opening in 1970.
Time Capsule Opening photo gallery
October 13, 2020
Senior Maxine Mandt excited to add new members to the Latin Club.
Photo Gallery: Club Fair
September 7, 2021
Stephanie Epstein, our special guest, strumming the ukulele.
Share Your Voice S2 E1- Kindness Is Healing
August 19, 2021
My Ten Series: Mr. Santa Maria's top 10 cultural must-haves
My Ten Series: Mr. Santa Maria’s top 10 cultural must-haves
May 12, 2021
My Ten Series: Mrs. Misiewicz's Top 10 cultural must-haves
My Ten Series: Mrs. Misiewicz’s Top 10 cultural must-haves
May 11, 2021
Senior Olivia Kerul won this year's Falcon Fiction Award for her story
Senior Olivia Kerul wins Falcon Fiction Award
April 27, 2021
Christmas songs are a key way to get into the spirit.
Quiz: What holiday song do you need in your life right now?
December 17, 2020
Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.
Which senior notable are you?
April 27, 2020
This bingo features 25 things (some normal, others not so much...) you have possibly done during quarantine.
Quarantine Bingo
April 15, 2020
Saint Stephen’s Bingo
Saint Stephen’s Bingo
April 2, 2020
Mr. Johnson's remote learning workspace.
Which teacher does this remote learning space belong to?
March 22, 2020
American health workers donning protective gear. Photo credit: U.S. Navy
The untold pain of COVID-19
May 5, 2020
The memes that have dominated the Coronavirus era
The memes that have dominated the Coronavirus era
April 30, 2020
Mills in his workshop, where during a 24-hour period, he can produce about 30 masks.
Senior produces, distributes over 200 face shields in fight against COVID
April 10, 2020
When it comes to remote learning, how do teachers really know how much is too much?
How much is too much?
April 2, 2020
Should the gun violence crisis weigh as much on the scale of social action as the Coronavirus?
We should react this way to other contemporary issues
March 30, 2020
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Senior Maxine Mandt excited to add new members to the Latin Club.

Photo Gallery: Club Fair

Reese Williams, Photographer • September 7, 2021

Stephanie Epstein, our special guest, strumming the ukulele.

Share Your Voice S2 E1- Kindness Is Healing

Cassidy Miller, Staff Writer • August 19, 2021

My Ten Series: Mr. Santa Maria's top 10 cultural must-haves

My Ten Series: Mr. Santa Maria’s top 10 cultural must-haves

Jordan Clark, Staff Writer • May 12, 2021

As part of a “getting to know you” series in theNew York Times, Grace VanderWaal (an american singer-songwriter) was asked to disclose what cultural items make up her ‘top 10 list’ of things she...

My Ten Series: Mrs. Misiewicz's Top 10 cultural must-haves

My Ten Series: Mrs. Misiewicz’s Top 10 cultural must-haves

Jordan Clark, Staff Writer • May 11, 2021

As part of a “getting to know you” series in theNew York Times, Grace VanderWaal (an american singer-songwriter) was asked to disclose what cultural items make up her ‘top 10 list’ of things she...

Senior Olivia Kerul won this year's Falcon Fiction Award for her story

Senior Olivia Kerul wins Falcon Fiction Award

Lina Graf, Staff Writer • April 27, 2021

The Falcon Fiction Award is the official Saint Stephen's short story competition. Every year, the contest accepts 50-100 student submissions to be judged by a panel (Mr. Moore, Ms. Pommer, Mr. Hoonhout,...

Share Your Voice is all about stories of kindness in our community and the world

Share Your Voice E11- Kindness Is Transformational

Cassidy Miller, Staff Writer • April 26, 2021

In the wake of Ms. Johnson's departure from the Visual Arts program, how have the new teachers changed the curriculum?

What’s new in the Visual Arts Department?

Jules Pung, Associate Editor • April 21, 2021
With the introduction of hybrid learning and two new faces in the art studio, I recently sat down with Art 1 teacher Ms. Lorelei Leibert and Ceramics teacher Ms. Kelly Wood to discuss some changes they've made to the Visual Arts program this year.
Share Your Voice is all about stories of kindness in our community and the world

Share Your Voice E10- Kindness Is Inclusive

Cassidy Miller, Staff Writer • March 26, 2021

The rise of popular streaming platforms are causing millions to cancel their cable.

It’s probably time to cancel your cable

Lauren Schindler , Staff Writer • March 22, 2021

Without a doubt, television has been one of the most popular household items since its debut in the late 1920s. However, over the past ten years, alternatives such as various streaming services and cable...

Adventures of Octo: A Gauntlet comic

Adventures of Octo: A Gauntlet comic

Sarabeth Wester, Staff Artist/Graphic Designer • March 19, 2021

Share Your Voice is all about stories of kindness in our community and the world

Share Your Voice E9- Kindness is Everlasting

Cassidy Miller, Staff Writer • March 15, 2021

Share Your Voice is all about stories of kindness in our community and the world

Share Your Voice E8-Kindness is Intellectual

Cassidy Miller, Staff Writer • February 23, 2021

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