the official student-produced news site for Saint Stephen's Episcopal School

the Gauntlet

the official student-produced news site for Saint Stephen's Episcopal School

the Gauntlet

the official student-produced news site for Saint Stephen's Episcopal School

the Gauntlet

Is your social media destroying you?

Is your social media destroying you?

Carson Neeves, Contributing Writer January 30, 2017

I want to challenge you. I want you to make it through this article without checking your phone. Are you capable? What if it dings? Can you ignore it? For most of us, the answer is a resounding, “no.”...

Revard hikes Mount Kilimanjaro

Revard hikes Mount Kilimanjaro

Indre Zalepuga, Editor-in-Chief December 9, 2016

Final Camp Ever since we were little kids, we were told to dream big. No challenge is too great to accomplish. This is exactly what Mr. Geoff Revard, Upper School Latin teacher and Language Department...

Reigning state champs, the Academic Team continues to shine

Reigning state champs, the Academic Team continues to shine

Khashayar Eshaghi, Contributing Writer December 2, 2016

Do you know what nation is home to the most expensive building in the world? What about the state that is the home to Lake Mono and Lake Tahoe? These are examples of the questions being asked of students...

Revolutionary course Big History comes to Saint Stephens

Revolutionary course “Big History” comes to Saint Stephen’s

Khashayar Eshaghi, Contributing Writer November 2, 2016

This year, for the first time in Saint Stephen's history, sophomores had more than two options to choose from for their social studies requirement. "Big History" is the newest addition to the social study...

Not so handy dryers in upper school mens room

Not so handy dryers in upper school men’s room

Carson Neeves, Contributing Writer October 18, 2016

A study by the Bladder and Bowel Foundation found that, on average, a person will most likely use the restroom six times per day. Once finished, you wash your hands and after a gentle scrub, your hands...

What is the meaning of life?

What is the meaning of life?

Kassandra Haakman, Contributing Writer October 12, 2016

All throughout history, beginning as far back as 2,500 years ago, people with time on their hands have asked themselves the big questions: "Why am I here?", "Why is the world the way it is?", "What is...

The next Olympic sport: Call of Duty?

The next Olympic sport: Call of Duty?

Khashayar Eshaghi, Contributing Writer September 21, 2016

From September 2nd-4th 2016, the biggest Call Of Duty event of all time, with a $2 million prize, was held in Los Angeles, California. It was a dream come true for many Call Of Duty fans and eSports supporters...

New school year, new teachers

New school year, new teachers

Kassandra Haakman, Contributing Writer September 9, 2016

The upper school started this year with three new upper school teachers. They have the task of getting to know each of their students, including kids from the upper school, middle school, and even some...

Flashback: Falcon Friend events provide a meaningful juxtaposition of past and present.

Stories of a forever falcon: a look back through the years

Josh Willard, News Editor May 12, 2016

Pick up the remote and rewind back to the Fall of 2002. The trees are still. There's barely a breeze. It's hot, suffocatingly hot. There's sweat building between you and your mother's hand. You're toddling...

From gavels to greatness: a look at Mock Trials triumph

From gavels to greatness: a look at Mock Trial’s triumph

May 5, 2016

The gavel smashes down on the dark mahogany table to the sound of “Objection, your Honor! The prosecution’s claim is completely unfounded.” Twelve pairs of eyes turn in intrigue. Not a sound is heard...

Colacci, Morrish, and Westberry commit to play college ball

Colacci, Morrish, and Westberry commit to play college ball

Trevor Mulqueen, Sports Editor March 4, 2016

It was a moment that these athletes have dreamed of ever since they fell in love with their sport. On February 3rd, the student body looked on in the upper school commons as seniors Antonio Colacci and...

The entry sign to the Marine Science Center

The times they are a-changing: SSES ushers in #change in 2015-16 school year

Ben Whorf, News Editor January 12, 2016

On the morning of August 21, 2015 Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School students made their way through campus to the gymnasium for the opening chapel of the 2015-2016 school year, welcomed by the grating...

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